Elgato Stream Deck +

Eight LCD keys plus four dials and a touch strip make this Elgato's most tactile compact controller.

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USB-C

PCPR score

8.4

Great

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$180Nov 9

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The short version

The Stream Deck + combines eight LCD keys with four rotary encoders and an LCD touch strip, connecting through a single USB-C cable. PC Gamer scored it 82 for its sleek build, easy software and plugin support, and Windows Central praises how the dials and touch bar suit audio, smart home and editing control beyond streaming. PC Gamer questions the premium over a standard Stream Deck if you don't need dials. It suits streamers, editors and sim racers who want physical controls alongside shortcut keys.

Pros

Eight LCD keys, four dials and a touch strip
Single USB-C connection
Strong plugin ecosystem and easy software, per PC Gamer
Useful beyond streaming, including smart-home control

Cons

Costly versus a standard Stream Deck, per PC Gamer and Windows Central
Fewer LCD keys than the MK.2 or XL

Best for

Streamers and editors who want dial control
Audio mixing and smart-home control from one device

Full specifications

Core

Keys: 8
Dials: 4

Features

Touch strip: Yes

Connectivity

Connection: USB-C

Compatibility notes

Single USB-C connection; USB 2.0 interface per Elgato.
Works with the Stream Deck app on Windows and macOS.

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What reviewers and owners say

PC Gamer
Positive
Awards 82 for its polished design, simple software and broad plugin support, while asking whether the added dials warrant paying more than a regular Stream Deck.
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Windows Central
Positive
Says the added dials and programmable touch bar make it far more than a streaming tool, helped by strong software support, with price the one clear downside.
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r/nvidia · u/teaschmidt
Critical
An owner found that triggering Nvidia Instant Replay via the Stream Deck macro or BarRaider plugin fails in Delta Force, though the Alt+F10 shortcut and other games work fine.
2025-01-08
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Common questions

What do the dials on the Stream Deck + do?

They are programmable 360-degree encoders with push function, used for things such as audio levels and lighting, per Elgato.

How many keys does it have?

The Stream Deck + has eight LCD keys, four rotary dials and a 108 mm LCD touch panel.

Is it worth it over a regular Stream Deck?

PC Gamer says the extra cost makes sense only if you want the dials, since standard models have more buttons for less.

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