Elgato Stream Deck Review: 46 Ratings, Pros and Cons

4.5

30 ratings

Elgato Stream Deck Review: 46 Ratings, Pros and Cons

Date: 16/05/2017 (Last saved review: 01/02/2025) - Review: CommentChoisir.fr

Check all the 46 reviews find on Media Players Elgato Stream Deck, with the 30 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Media Players magazines and websites give 30 ratings, we get this average rating to this Elgato product : 4.5/5.

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Elgato Stream Deck review : With an average rating of 4.5/5, you can buy Elgato Stream Deck with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !

This product got 6 times the maximum score in the reviews! This is pretty rare and shows that this Media Players is extremely successful!

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Elgato Stream Deck ratings

30 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4.5/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr

8.3/5 Macfay Hardware	5/5 PCWorld.com	5/5 N-Gamz	5/5 CowCotLand.com
9.5/10 CharlesTech	9/10 MMORPG.com	4.5/5 Windows Central	4.5/5 GamesRadar
9/10 MKAU Gaming	8.6/10 Pokde.net	8.5/10 GBATemp	85/100 TechGaming
8.5/10 tuttoteK	8.5/10 LeCafeDuGeek	8/10 wccftech	4/5 IT Pro
4/5 Tom's Hardware	4/5 Laptop Mag	4/5 GamerTech	8/10 KitGuru
6/10 The Verge

11 Preview or review without rating: GamesWelt, Conseil Config, GameRevolution, Hardcore Gamer, GameWave, Hardware Helden, ComputerBase, Press Start, Nintendo-Town, FrAndroid, hyNerd.it

Pros and cons for Elgato Stream Deck List of reviews and ratings

To better compare, we looked for you the advantages and disadvantages of Below and the notes given by specialized sites.

8.3

Macfay Hardware

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 08/08/2018 - [read the full review on Macfay Hardware]

PCWorld.com

OLED keys allow for unparalleled flexibility
Small and durable, perfect for home or travel
Inexpensive

reviewed at 26/09/2018 - [read the full review on PCWorld.com]

IT Pro

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[4/5] reviewed at 10/02/2021 - Test Elgato Stream Deck: Stream on [read the full review on IT Pro]
[5/5] reviewed at 21/07/2022 - Test Elgato Stream Deck Mk.2: Functionality on deck [read the full review on IT Pro]

N-Gamz

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 04/09/2022 - [read the full review on N-Gamz]

CowCotLand.com

Versatility
Removable USB cable
USB 2.0 - having a free 3.0 port is sometimes a miracle.
Responsiveness Price
Software requiring to be launched to exploit the Deck
+
Plugins to be retrieved via the Elgato Marketplace - excluding hacks

Price
Software requiring to be launched to exploit the Deck +
Plugins to be retrieved via the Elgato Marketplace - no tinkering

[5/5] reviewed at 19/02/2024 - Elgato Stream Deck + : l'outil qui fait le café et les croissants pour le streameur [read the full review on CowCotLand.com]
[5/5] reviewed at 23/07/2024 - ELGATO Stream Deck Neo : oui il peut le faire ! [read the full review on CowCotLand.com]

9.5

CharlesTech

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 14/06/2024 - Test Elgato Stream Deck Plus : l'idéal pour les streamers, avec des molettes [read the full review on CharlesTech]
[9.5/10] reviewed at 30/06/2024 - Test Elgato Stream Deck Neo : Un gain de temps assuré avec ce petit bijou [read the full review on CharlesTech]
reviewed at 01/02/2025 - Test du Hub pour Elgato StreamDeck Plus : Un dock très pratique [read the full review on CharlesTech]

4.5

Windows Central

High level of customizability
Detachable USB-C cable
Built-in OBS and Twitch integration
Same great tactile LCD keys
Configurable faceplates

Costly
Could use better integration with video editing software

reviewed at 11/10/2021 - [read the full review on Windows Central]

MMORPG.com

Easy to set up and use
Endless functionality
Powerful software helps control every aspect of streaming production
LCD keys pop

Higher cost might prohibit smaller streamers from investing in product

[9/10] reviewed at 23/09/2021 - Test Elgato Stream Deck Mk.2 [read the full review on MMORPG.com]
[9/10] reviewed at 18/03/2022 - Test Elgato Stream Deck Pedal [read the full review on MMORPG.com]

4.5

GamesRadar

Total livestream production control
Massive potential for customisation
Software is simple and intuitive
Useful for more than just streaming

Underwhelming range of official plugins
LCDs could be sharper
Pricey for newcomers

[4.5/5] reviewed at 03/03/2022 - Test Elgato Stream Deck: "A must-have for streamers" [read the full review on GamesRadar]
[4/5] reviewed at 22/03/2022 - Test Elgato Stream Deck Pedal: "A great bit of kit, but more of a luxury than a necessity" [read the full review on GamesRadar]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 16/01/2023 - Test Elgato Stream Deck +: "A brilliant device that, in the right setup, will open a lot of new doors" [read the full review on GamesRadar]

MKAU Gaming

Ease of use
Compatible with alot of different applications
Larger buttons, sharper display
Different dial colour options

Might be a little pricey for some
No adjustable stand

reviewed at 19/11/2023 - [read the full review on MKAU Gaming]

8.6

Pokde.net

reviewed at 21/11/2024 - [read the full review on Pokde.net]

8.5

GBATemp

New customisation options for MK.2
Removable USB cable for MK.2
Modular aspect of Multi Mount System
Build quality of Multi Mount System

Incremental upgrade of MK.2 No tripod support with MK.2 Modules add up cost of Multi Mount System

reviewed at 07/04/2022 - [read the full review on GBATemp]

100

TechGaming

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 27/09/2022 - [read the full review on TechGaming]

8.5

tuttoteK

New page management system
New plugins
Innovative adjustment system

The media is no longer removable
The connection cable disconnects too easily

reviewed at 15/11/2022 - [read the full review on tuttoteK]

8.5

LeCafeDuGeek

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 27/09/2024 - [read the full review on LeCafeDuGeek]

Laptop Mag

Easily configurable
Great software and store
Sleek design
Detachable USB Type-C

Text could be better
Expensive

reviewed at 09/10/2021 - [read the full review on Laptop Mag]

Tom's Hardware

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[4/5] reviewed at 21/08/2021 - Test Elgato Stream Deck MK.2: A Streamer's Best Friend [read the full review on Tom's Hardware]
[4/5] reviewed at 15/11/2022 - Test Elgato Stream Deck+: More Than Just Buttons [read the full review on Tom's Hardware]

KitGuru

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 17/11/2022 - [read the full review on KitGuru]

GamerTech

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[4/5] reviewed at 22/02/2022 - Elgato Stream Deck Pedal [read the full review on GamerTech]
[5/5] reviewed at 15/11/2022 - Elgato Stream Deck + [read the full review on GamerTech]
[4/5] reviewed at 10/06/2024 - Elgato Stream Deck Neo [read the full review on GamerTech]

wccftech

Better design than the original
Can be used alongside a second Stream Deck for seamless dual streams
The software makes it easy to do the things you want to do with only six buttons

[8/10] reviewed at 06/08/2017 - Test Elgato Stream Deck ? Don't Need It, But You'll Want It [read the full review on wccftech]
[7/10] reviewed at 16/08/2018 - Test Elgato Stream Deck Mini ? Does Bigger Always Equal Better? [read the full review on wccftech]

The Verge

Well-built hardware with good haptics
Larger buttons are nice
Plenty of potential

Just a bit too pricey
Currently not enough applications for dials
Eight buttons may not be enough

reviewed at 23/12/2022 - [read the full review on The Verge]

not scored

GamesWelt

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 16/05/2017 - Test: Elgato Stream Deck - Ein Muss für erfahrene Streamer [read the full review on GamesWelt]
reviewed at 22/11/2018 - Test: Elgato Stream Deck Mini - Kein Muss für erfahrene Streamer [read the full review on GamesWelt]

not scored

Conseil Config

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 16/08/2018 - [read the full review on Conseil Config]

not scored

GameRevolution

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 31/07/2021 - [read the full review on GameRevolution]

not scored

Hardcore Gamer

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 07/03/2022 - Review: Elgato Stream Deck Pedal [read the full review on Hardcore Gamer]
reviewed at 03/04/2023 - Review: Elgato Stream Deck + [read the full review on Hardcore Gamer]

not scored

GameWave

Sleek and robust chassis
Compact and efficient
Eclectic features
The Elgato ecosystem
Significant workflow improvement

Requires time to adapt and understand
Depending on the use, little missing keys on the fly
No native functions yet for the adobe suite

reviewed at 15/11/2022 - [read the full review on GameWave]

not scored

Hardware Helden

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 16/11/2022 - [read the full review on Hardware Helden]

not scored

ComputerBase

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 25/11/2022 - [read the full review on ComputerBase]

not scored

Press Start

Great looks and construction
The dial/touchscreen combo can be incredibly powerful in the right situation
Bigger buttons and a wide display make a lot of room for customisation
The Elgato software suite and integration continue to be excellent

Significantly less physical LCD buttons than the standard Stream Deck
Not so many dial-specific plugins available just yet

reviewed at 12/02/2023 - Test Elgato Stream Deck + ? Dialled Up A Notch [read the full review on Press Start]
reviewed at 01/06/2024 - Test Elgato Stream Deck Neo ? A Little Deck Goes A Long Way [read the full review on Press Start]

not scored

Nintendo-Town

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 10/05/2023 - [read the full review on Nintendo-Town]

not scored

FrAndroid

A compact and aesthetic design
Default personalized profiles very convenient
A productivity finally highlighted and worked on
A recipe that still works
An affordable price within the range

Cable really too short and not interchangeable
Two more touches would not have been refused
Competing with the free version of Stream Deck Mobile

reviewed at 15/08/2024 - [read the full review on FrAndroid]

not scored

hyNerd.it

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 20/09/2024 - [read the full review on hyNerd.it]