The ELGATO Stream Deck enjoys a certain reputation and belongs for many streamers to the equipment like the Amen in the church. Over the years, the small shortcut tool with its LCD buttons has become a comprehensive multifunctional tool. The latest version, Stream Deck+, adds a touchscreen display and four mechanical knobs. We want to find out in the test whether the device can do anything and whether it also offers added value for non-streamers.
When ELGATO launched the first Stream Deck more than 5 years ago, I still had serious doubts that a device which basically consists of only a few buttons could establish itself in any way. In times of fully programmable keyboards, it would be a much cheaper solution to simply assign the required functions to a corresponding key. Admittedly, a device with quite a few small displays that you can customize and use at will does have a certain appeal, and the longer I thought about the device and the greater the range of functions thanks to creative user plugins, the more interesting it became. In the end, though, I was happy with my keyboard shortcuts, and since I don’t really stream, I had never considered buying one until now. With the release of the Stream Deck+, however, I seized the opportunity and I’ll say right away that the device can be used quite sensibly on the desk of non-streamers as well. But before I delve into that, let’s first free the device from its packaging together.
Unboxing
The box comes in the typical Elgato design. It is a stable slider with product image and some technical information
The packaging does almost completely without plastic; the package contents are enclosed in cardboard and cardboard.
Eight keys, a display and four rotary controls come to light.
Besides the device itself, there is also a USB Type-C cable and a few instruction leaflets in the box.
Looking at the details, the clean workmanship immediately catches the eye.
No corners, edges or even burrs – the small LCDs are flawlessly framed.
The knobs are sharply knurled and therefore offer an ideal grip and an appealing feel. I don’t know if the rings on the smooth surface are machining marks from the tool or if they were deliberately added, but visually I personally like the rings a lot.
In profile. The slope is identical for all Stream Decks and other Elgato devices, such as the Wave XLR interface. However, the devices differ somewhat in terms of dimensions.
The back is tidy, here we only find a logo, a sticker with the serial number and the USB-C port for connecting to the PC.
Because the device is quite light and risks slipping when the buttons are pressed, Elgato has covered the entire stand surface with a non-slip pad. On my smooth desk surface, this measure reliably prevents unwanted slipping of the device.
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