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Elgato Cam Link 4K (PC, Mac)
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Elgato Cam Link 4K

PC, Mac


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  • ranma42

    4 years ago
    purchased this product

    Linux compatibility is mixed.

    The firmware / hardware is somewhat mixed:
    On my Linux/Ryzen system, the adapter only works on the chipset's USB3.1 port, not the processor's USB3.0 port. Also, YU12 color mode seems to be buggy, only in YUYV mode I get a
    working picture. Unfortunately hangouts/meet uses the former, so the adapter is not usable for video chat in Google hangouts/meet. If you can live with these limitations it works very well on Linux, especially the latency seems nice and low. 

    Pro

    • Low latency

    Contra

    • Seems to only run reliably with USB3.1
    • Certain video modes do not work properly
  • Anonymous

    4 years ago
    purchased this product

    I would buy again immediately

    Works great and simple

    Pro

    • 4K
  • arsarsars1337

    3 years ago
    purchased this product

    Many issues with freezing; firmware issues

    It's a good idea executed poorly. If you buy it, expect to spend a lot of time trying to find a working configuration - and once you find it, forget changing motherboards/laptops/USB hub or it will stop working again!

    Trust
    me, buy a cheaper alternative and save both money and headaches.

    Examples of non-working configurations:
    - LG 27uk850-w monitor USB hub
    - LG 27ul850-w monitor USB hub
    - MacBook Air M1 USB port
    - Satechi ST-SCMA2M USB-C mini dock (with or without external power)
    - Roline USB 3.2 Gen 1 Switch
    - Gigabyte B550I Aorus Pro AX almost all USB ports

    Examples of working configurations:
    - Gigabyte B550I Aorus Pro AX a single random USB port
     

    Pro

    • 4k60 capture, when it works

    Contra

    • Power requirements beyond most USB ports & hubs
    • Constant freezing issues on many motherboards & USB hubs (search the web)
    • Firmware advertizes modes that it doesn't properly support
    • Due to the above, does not work properly on linux without annoying hacks
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