Best Capture Cards · Elgato · Updated June 2026

Elgato Cam Link 4K: specs and price (2026)

Elgato Cam Link 4K has a US price of $129.99 (MSRP $129.99; seen on sale ~$79-99 at retailers in 2025-2026). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.

Specifications

Price (US)	$129.99 MSRP $129.99; seen on sale ~$79-99 at retailers in 2025-2026
Brand	Elgato
Released	2018-11
interface	usb
max passthrough	—
max capture resolution	4K (2160p)
max capture framerate	30
hdr passthrough	—
vrr support	—
input	hdmi
encoding	software
release	2018-11

Source: elgato.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by corsair.com. Camera-input capture dongle; no passthrough port -> passthrough null. Launch Nov 27, 2018 (Corsair press release) and USB 3.0 interface confirmed. Captures up to 4K30 or 1080p60 confirmed. CORRECTED priceUsd 99.99 -> 129.99: the official/established MSRP is $129.99 per TweakTown review, Micro Center, B&H and camelcamelcamel history; the $99.99 was wrong. HDR/VRR not documented for this device (UVC webcam-style device).

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Elgato Cam Link 4K cost?

The Elgato Cam Link 4K has a US price of $129.99 (MSRP $129.99; seen on sale ~$79-99 at retailers in 2025-2026), as of 2026-06-20.

When was the Elgato Cam Link 4K released?

The Elgato Cam Link 4K was released 2018-11.

What are the Elgato Cam Link 4K's key specs?

Elgato Cam Link 4K (Elgato): interface usb, max capture resolution 4K (2160p), max capture framerate 30, input hdmi, encoding software. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.