Elgato Stream Deck + XL

Elgato Stream Deck + XL

Elgato's largest Stream Deck combines 36 LCD keys, six dials and a touch strip for full production control.

  • 36
  • 6
  • USB-C

PCPR score

8.0

Great

Best price we’ve seen

$350Nov 9

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The short version

The Stream Deck + XL is Elgato's biggest Stream Deck, with 36 customizable LCD keys, six push-to-click dials and a 161 mm touch strip, aimed at complex streaming, production and control-room setups. It connects over USB, with Elgato recommending a USB 3.0 or newer Type-C port, and works with the free Stream Deck app, plugins and optional accessories such as a network dock. It suits creators and production operators who have outgrown standard Stream Decks and want keys, dials and a touch strip on one surface.

Pros

  • 36 LCD keys, the most in Elgato's lineup
  • Six push-to-click dials
  • Wide 161 mm touch strip
  • Optional Network Dock and color dial sets

Cons

  • Elgato's biggest Stream Deck, so it needs real desk space
  • Costs much more than standard Stream Decks

Best for

  • Broadcast and production workstations
  • Creators who have outgrown a Stream Deck +

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Full specifications

Core

Keys
36
Dials
6

Features

Touch strip
Yes

Connectivity

Connection
USB-C

Compatibility notes

  • Elgato recommends a USB 3.0 or newer Type-C port for best performance.
  • Network Dock and Stream Deck accessories are compatible, per Elgato.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • r/nvidia · u/teaschmidt

    Critical

    An owner found that saving 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.

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Common questions

How does the Stream Deck + XL differ from the Stream Deck +?

It has 36 keys, six dials and a longer touch strip, compared with eight keys, four dials and a smaller strip on the Stream Deck +.

Does it need USB 3.0?

Elgato lists a USB 3.0 or newer Type-C port as the recommended connection for best performance.

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