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Compact black aluminium video capture card with HDMI input and dual USB-C/A output

elgato Z271A Video Capture Card 4K 60Hz Input 1080p 60fps 100W PD USB C/A

SKU CH-6A35-XR6MH

Captures 4K 60Hz HDMI input to 1080p 60fps via USB-C/A with 100W power delivery for OBS streaming

  • Housing ColorZ71A
  • SpecificationHDMI to USB C/A
  • Others1 Year manufacturer
  • ColorBlack
  • AudioHDMI
  • CompatibilityPS4, PS5, MacOS, Switch
  • Stream and charge simultaneously via integrated 100W PD passthrough
  • Capture 4K 60Hz input and output 1080p 60fps video
  • Connect to USB-C or USB-A hosts with dual-head cable
  • Plug-and-play UVC device recognised by OBS in 30 seconds
  • Aluminium alloy housing manages heat for stable 24-hour operation

What It Is

The elgato Z271A is a professional video capture device that accepts a 4K 60Hz HDMI signal and outputs a 1080p 60fps stream via a dual USB-C and USB-A connector. It is designed for streamers and creators using consoles such as the PS5 or Switch, or mobile devices like the iPad and Quest 3, who need hardware encoding with simultaneous 100W power delivery.

Installation Reality

The unit is UVC compliant, so it appears instantly as a video capture device in OBS, Twitch Studio and TikTok Live Studio without any driver installation. The dual connector removes the need for separate adapters on modern laptops or legacy PCs. The only common friction point is ensuring the host USB port can negotiate the 100W PD contract; some older USB-A ports cannot supply that power level.

Sustained Load Behaviour

An aluminium alloy chassis acts as a passive heatsink for the combined 100W power passthrough and high-speed data transfer. This thermal design keeps the hardware stable during extended sessions, preventing the frame drops and throttling that typically appear after an hour on plastic-bodied dongles. The hardware encoder maintains consistent 1080p 60fps output for 24-hour marathons without thermal shutdown.

Highlights

  • Stream and charge simultaneously via integrated 100W PD passthrough
  • Capture 4K 60Hz input and output 1080p 60fps video
  • Connect to USB-C or USB-A hosts with dual-head cable
  • Plug-and-play UVC device recognised by OBS in 30 seconds
  • Aluminium alloy housing manages heat for stable 24-hour operation

Specifications

Brandelgato
SeriesZ71A
ModelZ271A
Housing ColorZ71A
SpecificationHDMI to USB C/A
Others1 Year manufacturer
ColorBlack
AudioHDMI
CompatibilityPS4, PS5, MacOS, Switch
Video EncodingHardware Encoding

Questions about this item

How can I verify the capture is running at 1080p 60 fps after I plug the Z271A into OBS?

In OBS, add the device as a Video Capture Device, open its properties and confirm the active format shows 1080p at 60 fps; the preview should play smoothly with no dropped-frame counter.

What cables or adapters come with the Z271A and what must I supply myself?

The card has a built-in dual USB-C and USB-A connector and an HDMI input port; you only need to provide an HDMI cable from your console or camera and a host device with a free USB port.

The product line shows Z71A series and model Z271A — which one should I choose?

Z271A is the specific model you are buying; the Z71A label refers to the series name and housing colour, so there is no separate version to select.

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