The Elgato HD60 X is the workhorse 1080p60 / 4K60 passthrough capture card for streamers — HDMI 2.0 input and output, USB 3.0 Type-C uplink to the host PC or Mac, and a 3.5mm TRS line-in for mixing console party chat. The HDMI passthrough is lag-free up to 2160p60, 1440p120, and 1080p240 with VRR and HDR; capture itself maxes at 1080p60 HDR or 2160p30. Bus-powered over its single USB-C port.
1080p60 HDR / 4K60 passthrough capture card with HDMI 2.0 in/out, USB-C 3.0 host uplink, and a 3.5mm TRS line-in for chat mixing.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Elgato
- Release Year
- 2022
- Model Number
- 10GBE9901
- Category
- Capture Card
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 1 | HDMI IN | HDMI 2.0 input, unencrypted (no HDCP). Accepts up to 2160p60 / 1440p120 / 1080p240 with VRR and HDR. |
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 1 | HDMI OUT (Passthrough) | Lag-free HDMI 2.0 passthrough up to 2160p60 / 1440p120 / 1080p240 + VRR + HDR. |
| USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 1 | USB-C to Host | USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) uplink to PC, Mac, or iPad. Bus-powered. Ships with USB-C to USB-C cable plus USB-C to USB-A adapter. |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 1 | Line In | 3.5 mm TRS line-level stereo input for mixing party chat or commentary into the capture. |
Notes & Compatibility
Bus-powered via USB-C. HDMI input is unencrypted (no HDCP) — PS5 users must disable HDCP in console settings. Passthrough is lag-free up to 4K60 / 1440p120 / 1080p240 + VRR + HDR; capture is limited to 1080p60 HDR or 2160p30.
