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Capture Cards That Actually Record 4K60: External Models Compared
Some cards send 4K60 to the TV but save a lower-resolution file. See which external models can record 4K60, and what the computer needs to keep up.
Read the full comparisonChoose for the screen you play on
A capture card has to preserve the picture going to your TV or monitor as well as deliver a usable video feed to the recording computer. Start with those two requirements.
4K television, 1080p stream
Game Capture Neo can pass 4K60 HDR to a TV while sending up to 1080p60 to OBS. It fits a Full HD stream without requiring a 10Gbps USB port. Its box has a USB cable, but no HDMI cable.
See Game Capture Neo on Amazon AU1440p monitor at 120Hz
HD60 X keeps a 1440p120 signal going to the monitor, including VRR passthrough, and can record at up to 1440p60. It can also pass 4K60 to a TV, though its 4K recording limit is 30fps.
See HD60 X on Amazon AU4K60 files or 4K120 play
Elgato 4K X and AVerMedia GC553G2 support 4K60 recording and HDMI 2.1 passthrough for high-refresh displays. Both need a 10Gbps USB connection for their full capture modes. Check the recording software and operating system before choosing between them.
Console capture
Which Capture Card for Nintendo Switch 2? Match the Card to Your TV
Switch 2 can output 4K60 to a TV or 1440p120 to a monitor. The card you choose determines which display mode survives and what reaches the recording computer.
Explore the Switch 2 guide
Four external cards at a glance
These are manufacturer-listed maximums. The available recording mode can change with the incoming signal, USB speed, operating system and capture software.
| Capture card | Video to computer | Video to display | Computer link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgato Game Capture Neo | Up to 1080p60 | Up to 4K60 HDR | USB 3.0 (5Gbps) |
| Elgato HD60 X | Up to 4K30 or 1080p60 HDR | 4K60, 1440p120 or 1080p240 | USB 3.0 (5Gbps) |
| Elgato 4K X | Up to 4K144 SDR; 4K30 HDR | Up to 4K144 with VRR | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) |
| AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) | Up to 4K144 with supported Windows software; 4K60 standard mode | Up to 4K144 HDR/VRR | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) |
For a Mac, check the model-specific capture modes before buying: HDMI passthrough can retain HDR even when the Mac recording is SDR.