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Elgato · Updated June 2026

Elgato HD60 X: price, specs & release date

Elgato HD60 X, released 2022-04. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Price history

$179.99
2023-05-18↓10% on record2026-07-12

How we know these prices

The curve above is one dated record of this product's price on its own source page — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots reaching back before we began. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so you can verify each one yourself.

Verify each point — 8 archived snapshots

Is the Elgato HD60 X a good buy?

At $180, the Elgato HD60 X is #8 cheapest of the 18 capture cards we track, where the median is $215. On the spec sheet, its max capture framerate of 30 is the lowest of the 18. By release date, it is among the newer of the 13 we date.

Evidence of Record

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No independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Elgato HD60 X

Only one whitelisted tester (TechRadar) has a genuine hands-on review of the exact HD60 X. It calls the card a strong, zero-lag 1080p/VRR capture solution for console creators, but faults weak 4K/30 recording, no Mac capture app, and setup quirks like audio crackle.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2022-05-31

Tested by TechRadar

Consistently praised

  • Zero-lag HDMI passthrough at any resolution with VRR support for next-gen consoles
  • Strong, crisp 1080p/60fps capture (butter-smooth once configured)
  • Streamlined all-ports-at-back design plus handy Flashback gameplay-rewind feature

Commonly flagged

  • 4K/30 recording is far from stellar - not a true 4K capture card
  • No Mac capture software; failed to recognize a MacBook HDMI signal
  • Setup quirks: audio crackle and framerate drops until settings are tuned

Where reviewers disagree Only one verified source (TechRadar), so no cross-source comparison is possible.

The sources (1)

TechRadar lab-tested ·

There's zero lag on the passthrough signal on any resolution, and support for VRR means that next-gen consoles will have little difficulty shining on this capture card.
You won't be able to record 4K footage at 60fps, and the 4k 30fps recording is far from stellar.
Often during our recording sessions we had sound crackling or some framerate drops, even when recording at 1080p.

Specifications

Price (US)$179.99 MSRP; widely seen at sale prices of $99-$150 in 2025-2026
BrandElgato
Released2022-04
Interfaceusb
Max passthrough4K60 (HDMI 2.0, VRR, HDR10)
Max capture resolution4K (2160p)
Max capture framerate30
HDR passthroughYes
Vrr supportYes
Inputhdmi
Encodinghardware

Source: elgato.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by globenewswire.com. VERIFIED unchanged. USB-C 3.2 interface, 4K60 VRR HDR10 passthrough, max capture 2160p30 (4K30) or 1080p60 HDR10, hardware H.264 encoder confirmed via Elgato supported-resolutions docs and PC Gamer/Best Buy listings. MSRP $179.99 and April 2022 launch (GlobeNewswire) confirmed.

Is the Elgato HD60 X worth it vs cheaper capture cards?

Elgato HD60 X against its closest cheaper and pricier capture cards on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked

ProductPriceInterfaceMax passthroughMax capture resolutionMax capture framerateHDR passthrough
Elgato HD60 X this$179.99usb4K60 (HDMI 2.0, VRR, HDR10)4K (2160p)30Yes
Razer Ripsaw HD$159.99usb4K60 (HDMI 2.0)1080p60—
Elgato HD60 S+$199.99usb4K60 (HDMI 2.0, HDR10)4K (2160p)30Yes

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Elgato HD60 X?

Only one whitelisted tester (TechRadar) has a genuine hands-on review of the exact HD60 X. It calls the card a strong, zero-lag 1080p/VRR capture solution for console creators, but faults weak 4K/30 recording, no Mac capture app, and setup quirks like audio crackle. Praised: Zero-lag HDMI passthrough at any resolution with VRR support for next-gen consoles; Strong, crisp 1080p/60fps capture (butter-smooth once configured); Streamlined all-ports-at-back design plus handy Flashback gameplay-rewind feature. Flagged: 4K/30 recording is far from stellar - not a true 4K capture card; No Mac capture software; failed to recognize a MacBook HDMI signal; Setup quirks: audio crackle and framerate drops until settings are tuned. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Elgato HD60 X cost?

The Elgato HD60 X has a US price of $179.99 (MSRP; widely seen at sale prices of $99-$150 in 2025-2026), as of 2026-06-20.

How does the Elgato HD60 X compare on price?

At $180, the Elgato HD60 X is #8 cheapest of the 18 capture cards we track, where the median is $215.

Has the Elgato HD60 X's price dropped?

Yes — since 2023-05-18 the Elgato HD60 X has fallen 10%, from $199.99 to $179.99.

What is the lowest price the Elgato HD60 X has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Elgato HD60 X is $149.99 on 2024-03-12.

Is now a good time to buy the Elgato HD60 X?

The Elgato HD60 X is currently $179.99; the lowest we have recorded is $149.99 (2024-03-12). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

When was the Elgato HD60 X released?

The Elgato HD60 X was released 2022-04.

What are the Elgato HD60 X's key specs?

Elgato HD60 X (Elgato): interface usb, max passthrough 4K60 (HDMI 2.0, VRR, HDR10), max capture resolution 4K (2160p), max capture framerate 30, hdr passthrough Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.

Price of record: $179.99 at elgato.com, 2026-07-12. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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