HardwareProduct LaunchMay 18, 2026
Elgato 4K Pro records 4K60 HDR without dropping 4K144
Elgato has launched the 4K Pro capture card, which supports recording in 4K60 HDR while allowing the connected monitor to maintain 4K144 refresh rates. This capability is enabled by HDMI 2.1 technology.
Key Takeaways
- Elgato launched the 4K Pro capture card.
- The card captures in 4K60 HDR.
- The connected monitor can stay at 4K144 while recording.
- HDMI 2.1 is the underlying technology enabling the setup.
Why It Matters
For streamers and production teams, the 4K Pro reduces the need to choose between recording quality and gameplay refresh rate. That matters because the card is explicitly built to capture 4K60 HDR while keeping the display at 4K144, using HDMI 2.1. In the broader streaming hardware stack, it pushes capture cards further into workflows where high-refresh gaming and local recording have to coexist. The main thing to watch is whether Elgato’s implementation becomes a reference point for other capture devices using HDMI 2.1.
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