Elgato relies entirely on HDMI 2.1. The company I just announced a pair of capture cards which support the latest display technology specifications. The 4K
Additionally, this card works with newer USB-C iPad models. This is the first time a capture card has offered native support for iPads, according to Elgato and its parent company Corsair. The 4K X is compatible with Windows and Mac computers and captures 4K gameplay at 144 fps. You need a native display that supports these metrics. Otherwise, you'll capture 4K at 120fps. You should not experience any screen tearing with this device, thanks to the magic of HDMI 2.1.
Additionally, this card works with newer USB-C iPad models. This is the first time a capture card has offered native support for iPads, according to Elgato and its parent company Corsair. 4K X is compatible with Windows and Mac computers.
4K Pro goes even further. This is a capture card in the traditional sense because it resides inside your PC. You get all the features that 4K X provides, but the passthrough specs increase up to 8K and 60fps. Elgato claims that this card will transform “your high-end one or two PC setup into a live streaming powerhouse.”
To this end, the 4K Pro offers low-latency passthrough support at up to 240fps in 4K, while capturing 4K content at 1080p and 240fps. As you can see, this card has a wide range of specifications, so you can adjust it to find the best solution for your live streaming needs. The card also integrates with the company's Multi App tool, allowing you to send capture feeds to multiple apps at the same time. Elgato gives an example of recording raw gameplay while simultaneously streaming in OBS, Discord, and Zoom. The 4K Pro is only compatible with Windows machines via a PCIe 2.0 x4 connection.
To that end, both cards work with the most popular streaming apps, including OBS Studio, Twitch Studio, Streamlabs Desktop, vMix and others. You also get access to the company's capture management application, which exports content as AAF files for editing in Adobe Premiere, Vegas Pro, and related software.
These two capture cards are available now. The portable 4K X costs $230, while the PCIe-adjacent 4K Pro costs $280. Along the same lines, Samsung I just inserted HDMI 2.1 support in his Q990D soundbar.