Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Elgato 4K X was released about 18 months ago and it has taken Elgato 18 months to release Mac compatible video capture software to work with their 4K X and even after all that time to get it right, it doesn't work properly.
Given that Elgato have video capture software for Windows for their video capture cards, such as the 4K X and the HD60 X etc. and that capture software, 4K Capture Utility, works a lot better and has more recording options. There is no excuse for their Elgato Studio capture software for Mac to be so lacking and broken.
For the tests in this video I am using an M4 Max MacBook Pro and a Sony PS5 Pro and testing the 4K X with the Elgato Studio capture software & DaVinci Resolve in 4K 120FPS and 4K 60FPS to show the clear issues.
Thanks to @hincultv for letting me know about the release of the Elgato Studio software. Checkout the @hincultv YouTube channel youtube.com @hincultv
*Video Chapters:*
00:00 Intro
01:12 Elgato Studio settings
05:50 4K 120 FPS game capture test
09:40 4K 60 FPS game capture test
16:50 End summary
*My equipment recommendations*
Use my discount code *DAVID15* for 15% off when buying from the Acasis website
*Link to ACASIS website*
geni.us/ACASIS-10
*ACASIS Thunderbolt and USB SSD Enclosures:*
ACASIS TB501 Thunderbolt 5 USB4 V2 80Gbps SSD Enclosure (built-in fan)
geni.us/ACASIS-9
ACASIS TBU405Pro Thunderbolt 4 USB4 40Gbps SSD Enclosure (built-in fan)
geni.us/ACASIS-11
ACASIS TBU401 Thunderbolt 4 USB4 40Gbps SSD Enclosure (silent)
geni.us/ACASIS-12
ACASIS EC-3901 4 bay Thunderbolt 4 USB4 40Gbps SSD RAID Enclosure (built-in fan)
geni.us/ACASIS-14
All ACASIS SSD Enclosures
geni.us/ACASIS-13
*ACASIS Thunderbolt and USB Docks and Hubs:*
ACASIS M002Pro (TB1201) Mac Mini M4 workstation 8-in-1 Dual SSD 40Gbps dock
geni.us/ACASIS-15
ACASIS DS9007 21 Ports 40Gbps Docking Station Compatible with Thunderbolt 4
geni.us/ACASIS-16
ACASIS DS-7A15 15-in-1 4K 60Hz USB C Desktop Docking Station for Laptop & PC
geni.us/ACASIS-17
ACASIS DS-0202 14 Ports 4K 60Hz USB C Docking Station with PD 100W Charging
geni.us/ACASIS-18
All ACASIS Thunderbolt and USB Docks and Hubs
geni.us/ACASIS-19
*ACASIS products on Amazon*
TB501 Pro enclosure ➡ geni.us/NRrRI7
TB501 enclosure ➡ Not available yet on Amazon
TBU405Pro M1 Enclosure ➡ amzn.to/41V6p62
TBU401 enclosure ➡ amzn.to/3DwYEta
*WD SSDs on Amazon*
WD SN850X 8TB ➡ geni.us/1rISi0
WD SN850X 4TB ➡ geni.us/SN850X-4TB
WD SN850X 2TB ➡ geni.us/SN850X-2TB
WD SN850X 1TB ➡ geni.us/SN850X-1TB
Apple products:
M4 MacBook Air Amazon.com ➡ amzn.to/41RObko
M4 MacBook Air Amazon.co.uk ➡ amzn.to/4bFE5rl
M4 MacBook Air Amazon.de (Germany mainland Europe) ➡ amzn.to/3XWC7Nz
M4 Max MacBook Pro 16" ➡ geni.us/70Xn
M4 Max MacBook Pro 14" ➡ geni.us/57QzTfu
M4 Pro MacBook Pro 16" ➡ geni.us/qSYR
M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14" ➡ geni.us/4thf yu0
M4 MacBook Pro 14" ➡ geni.us/Y7TFR
Mac Mini M4 ➡ geni.us/oibaLH
Mac Mini M4 Pro ➡ geni.us/ImJto
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Microphones: amzn.to/3tD6FaM
Computers: amzn.to/3tuwHNr
Phones: amzn.to/3ttqjWN
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Contact for product reviews: YouTube@DavidHarry.com
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I’m David Harry. Thank you very much for watching this video, take care and goodbye now.
Cheers,
Dave.
The Elgato 4K X was released about 18 months ago and it has taken Elgato 18 months to release Mac compatible video capture software to work with their 4K X and even after all that time to get it right, it doesn't work properly.
Given that Elgato have video capture software for Windows for their video capture cards, such as the 4K X and the HD60 X etc. and that capture software, 4K Capture Utility, works a lot better and has more recording options. There is no excuse for their Elgato Studio capture software for Mac to be so lacking and broken.
For the tests in this video I am using an M4 Max MacBook Pro and a Sony PS5 Pro and testing the 4K X with the Elgato Studio capture software & DaVinci Resolve in 4K 120FPS and 4K 60FPS to show the clear issues.
Thanks to @hincultv for letting me know about the release of the Elgato Studio software. Checkout the @hincultv YouTube channel youtube.com @hincultv
*Video Chapters:*
00:00 Intro
01:12 Elgato Studio settings
05:50 4K 120 FPS game capture test
09:40 4K 60 FPS game capture test
16:50 End summary
*My equipment recommendations*
Use my discount code *DAVID15* for 15% off when buying from the Acasis website
*Link to ACASIS website*
geni.us/ACASIS-10
*ACASIS Thunderbolt and USB SSD Enclosures:*
ACASIS TB501 Thunderbolt 5 USB4 V2 80Gbps SSD Enclosure (built-in fan)
geni.us/ACASIS-9
ACASIS TBU405Pro Thunderbolt 4 USB4 40Gbps SSD Enclosure (built-in fan)
geni.us/ACASIS-11
ACASIS TBU401 Thunderbolt 4 USB4 40Gbps SSD Enclosure (silent)
geni.us/ACASIS-12
ACASIS EC-3901 4 bay Thunderbolt 4 USB4 40Gbps SSD RAID Enclosure (built-in fan)
geni.us/ACASIS-14
All ACASIS SSD Enclosures
geni.us/ACASIS-13
*ACASIS Thunderbolt and USB Docks and Hubs:*
ACASIS M002Pro (TB1201) Mac Mini M4 workstation 8-in-1 Dual SSD 40Gbps dock
geni.us/ACASIS-15
ACASIS DS9007 21 Ports 40Gbps Docking Station Compatible with Thunderbolt 4
geni.us/ACASIS-16
ACASIS DS-7A15 15-in-1 4K 60Hz USB C Desktop Docking Station for Laptop & PC
geni.us/ACASIS-17
ACASIS DS-0202 14 Ports 4K 60Hz USB C Docking Station with PD 100W Charging
geni.us/ACASIS-18
All ACASIS Thunderbolt and USB Docks and Hubs
geni.us/ACASIS-19
*ACASIS products on Amazon*
TB501 Pro enclosure ➡ geni.us/NRrRI7
TB501 enclosure ➡ Not available yet on Amazon
TBU405Pro M1 Enclosure ➡ amzn.to/41V6p62
TBU401 enclosure ➡ amzn.to/3DwYEta
*WD SSDs on Amazon*
WD SN850X 8TB ➡ geni.us/1rISi0
WD SN850X 4TB ➡ geni.us/SN850X-4TB
WD SN850X 2TB ➡ geni.us/SN850X-2TB
WD SN850X 1TB ➡ geni.us/SN850X-1TB
Apple products:
M4 MacBook Air Amazon.com ➡ amzn.to/41RObko
M4 MacBook Air Amazon.co.uk ➡ amzn.to/4bFE5rl
M4 MacBook Air Amazon.de (Germany mainland Europe) ➡ amzn.to/3XWC7Nz
M4 Max MacBook Pro 16" ➡ geni.us/70Xn
M4 Max MacBook Pro 14" ➡ geni.us/57QzTfu
M4 Pro MacBook Pro 16" ➡ geni.us/qSYR
M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14" ➡ geni.us/4thf yu0
M4 MacBook Pro 14" ➡ geni.us/Y7TFR
Mac Mini M4 ➡ geni.us/oibaLH
Mac Mini M4 Pro ➡ geni.us/ImJto
AMAZON ASSOCIATE DISCLOSURE:
I am an Amazon Associate.
My Amazon links are Amazon affiliate links.
I earn money from qualifying purchases when you use my Amazon affiliate links.
OTHER EARNINGS AND COMMISSIONS:
I also earn money from other product links within my video description.
For the sake of clarity and for the avoidance of any confusion, assume that I earn money from commissions from any and all links that I have within my video description.
Amazon links to stuff used in this video:
The gear that I use, have used or reviewed that I would recommend.
Cameras: amzn.to/3PzC8mI
Microphones: amzn.to/3tD6FaM
Computers: amzn.to/3tuwHNr
Phones: amzn.to/3ttqjWN
iPads & Tablets: amzn.to/46t8wxG
You can also send me a coffee donation via PayPal if you found my video super helpful:
paypal.me/DavidHarry
My Amazon pages with videos and product links:
Amazon USA amazon.com/shop/davidharry
Amazon UK amazon.co.uk/shop/davidharry
If you would like to help my channel please use my global Amazon Affiliate links. I will be paid a small commission for anything you buy from Amazon when using these links. These commissions don't cost you any extra but really do help me to buy gear for my productions and to review:
Amazon USA: geni.us/Amazon-USA
Amazon UK: geni.us/Amazon-UK
Amazon Deutschland: geni.us/Amazon-Deutschland
Amazon France: geni.us/Amazon-France
Amazon España: geni.us/Amazon-Espana
Amazon Italia: geni.us/Amazon-Italia
Amazon Canada: geni.us/Amazon-Canada
Contact for product reviews: YouTube@DavidHarry.com
DavidHarry.com
I’m David Harry. Thank you very much for watching this video, take care and goodbye now.
Cheers,
Dave.
