Elgato Stream Deck

Overview

There are a few early-adopter problems to work out, but Elgato's programmable Stream Deck adapts the promise of the Optimus keyboard and Razer's Switchblade UI to make your streaming life easier.

-- As reviewed by PCWorld

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Last revision on April 3, 2023

Reviewers Liked

Compact and elegant design
15 Programmable LCD keys
Easy to use
Integrates with Twitch
Highly customizable
Elgato promises more integrations to come

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive
An unnecessary luxury for amateur streamers
Very short USB 2.0 cable
No official XSplit support
Stand design is fiddly

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Expert reviews and ratings

There are a few early-adopter problems to work out, but Elgato's programmable Stream Deck adapts the promise of the Optimus keyboard and Razer's Switchblade UI to make your streaming life easier.

By PCWorld on July 15, 2019

100

If you aspire to be more than an amateur content creator, then the Elgato Stream Deck is a fun and intuitive way at learning how to properly manage your content and deliver it at a professional...

By CGM on January 29, 2018

If you happen to stream a lot and reckon you can expand the Stream Deck's functionality outside of streaming, then you should certainly consider this. However, don't sweat it if you can't justify spending so much money on something you can do with a few...

By WCCFTech on August 07, 2017

Not only is the Elgato Stream Deck a special and useful addition to any streamers set up, but it's one of the best products I have seen so far this year (2017). With a fantastic design, a well thought out and easy to use software package, it more than...

By Play3r on July 19, 2017

If you're looking at getting into the streaming market or just dabble in the world of streaming, the Elgato Stream Deck really simplifies this process and puts you on the level of some of the greats. Once connected to your PC (or Mac), it's very easy to...

By ImpulseGamer on May 28, 2017

At first glance, I'm not the target audience for the Stream Deck. However, while I can see why live-streamers would love the little console, it'd be a waste to leave it just to them. Having it next to my MacBook Pro, I've found it has become...

By SlashGear on May 15, 2017

Although this is by no means new technology, Elgato have streamlined their product to become a must-have for streamers or anyone looking at getting into the industry. In fact, I can see a use for the Stream Deck for anyone who uses a multitude of...

By futurefive.co.nz on August 15, 2019

Products like this will either inspire you or leave you cold. That's okay, they aren't going to be for everyone. However, if you're the type of person who judges by surface features rather than looking in closer detail then you could be forgiven for...

By Overclock3D on December 13, 2018

Whether you're a content creator, vlogger, gamer, streamer or Youtuber, it's important you get your content right. Having a tool that allows you to load your favourite applications and access to shortcuts quickly, as well as switching between...

By funkykit.com on November 19, 2018

The good news? Temperamental software is fixable. It's early days for the Stream Deck, which just released a few months ago. I plan to keep an eye on it—mainly by way of using it at home—and see if the situation improves over the next few months. That...

By PCWorld New Zealand on August 18, 2017

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Elgato Stream Deck

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Price: $119

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