Testseek.com have collected 47 expert reviews of the Elgato Stream Deck and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Elgato Stream Deck.
August 2017
(88%)
47 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(97%)
957 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
88010047
The editors liked
Easy to use
Portable
Integrates with Twitch
Highly customizable
Compact and elegant design
15 Programmable LCD keys
Easy to use software
Genuinely useful streaming tool
Simple setup with a small footprint
Satisfying to use
Super-customizable interface with a variety of software and macro options
Makes streaming easier and more accessible
Costs a fraction of professional-grade video switchers
Software is intuitive and easy to set up
Addictively useful for all desktop Mac users
Any one button can open a single app
Or launch a whole series of Mac actions
It's especially useful in Zoom where standard controls are a press away
Comes with dozens of possible controls
And myriad more a
Broadly customizable
Small and easy to transport
Elgato promises more integrations to come
Customisable/versatile
Good build quality
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Fixed USB cable
No official XSplit support
Pricey
Price makes it best for the hardcore streaming crowd
Not every program is supported
USB cable sticks straight out the top
And is non-removable/replaceable
No way for icons to change/update based on current state
Easy to use, Portable, Integrates with Twitch, Highly customizable
Expensive, Fixed USB cable, No official XSplit support
The Stream Deck is a good starting point for someone who's looking to increase the production value of their streaming content without having to spend thousands of dollars on a pro-grade switcher or hire a part-time producer. Elgato once again has provide...
Published: 2017-05-15, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Broadly customizable, Small and easy to transport, Elgato promises more integrations to come
Not inexpensive, Cable is non-removable, Stand design is fiddly
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 second-nature...
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 level...
Abstract: Elgato has sent over the middle variant of their Stream Deck line up, and while you would think that more keys would be better ( Elgato Stream Deck XL ), I'm here to tell you that 15 keys might be a bit more practical.Established streamers or streamers th...
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 wou...
Published: 2017-05-28, Author: James , review by: impulsegamer.com
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 u...
Published: 2020-06-24, Author: Darren , review by: futurefive.co.nz
Abstract: Elgato's Stream Deck is a fifteen-button, USB-powered control panel. It is designed to give streamers and content creators instant access to their software in order to aid the production of professional videos and broadcasts. I'd seen pictures of a Stream...
Published: 2019-08-30, Author: Tom , review by: futurefive.co.nz
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 programs...
Published: 2019-08-15, Author: Tom , review by: futurefive.co.nz
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 programs...
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 wou...
