Will the capture card
fit your setup?
Check selected Neo, 4K S and 4K X modes against your monitor signal, OBS video format and USB connection. Already own the card? Get checks to try before replacing it.
Choose a setup first.
A capture card is not always the next purchase. Choose how you want to stream, then check the requirements for that path.
Read the official workflow guide ↗Keep your playing signal separate from your recording.
Passthrough sends the HDMI source to your monitor. Capture sends video to OBS. This check covers selected SDR modes with fixed refresh and no DSC. It cannot inspect hardware, test latency or guarantee compatibility. The OBS source video format and recording encoder are different settings.
For gameplay on the same PC as OBS, try OBS game capture before buying an external capture card. For console or second-PC capture, check the HDMI output and your computer together.
Sources, reviewed October 13, 2026
Elgato Game Capture Neo: capture and passthrough formats · system requirements · specifications and bundle
Elgato Game Capture 4K S: capture and passthrough formats · system requirements · specifications and bundle
Elgato Game Capture 4K X: capture and passthrough formats · system requirements · specifications and bundle
Neo's official pages disagree about HDR capture. No HDR, VRR or DSC result is verified by this tool for any model. Check the current documentation and seller's return terms before purchase. Prices and stock are not checked here.
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