Elgato Stream Deck MK.2
The standard 15-key LCD macro pad for creators: one-tap scene switches, app launches and smart-home control via a huge plugin ecosystem.
4.5 / 5
★★★★★ ★★★★★ Outstanding
Strengths
- Every key is a small LCD, so functions stay labelled as profiles change
- Plugin ecosystem covers OBS, Twitch, YouTube, Spotify, Zoom, Hue and far beyond
- Multi-actions chain whole sequences (scene + mic + lights) onto one press
Watch outs
- Fixed 5 x 3 grid - power users outgrow it (XL has 32 keys)
- No dials or faders - audio-level control wants the Stream Deck +
- Wired only; no wireless option
- Keys 15 customisable LCD keys (5 x 3 grid), membrane switches
- Software Free Stream Deck app: drag-and-drop actions, multi-actions, nested folders, Smart Profiles that switch per application
- Integrations OBS, Twitch, YouTube, Spotify, Discord, Zoom, Slack, Philips Hue, Home Assistant and hundreds more via the Marketplace plugin library
- Connection Detachable USB-C to USB-C cable (150cm), USB 2.0
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By Rob Griffiths1 min read
- Keys
- 15 customisable LCD keys (5 x 3 grid), membrane switches
- Software
- Free Stream Deck app: drag-and-drop actions, multi-actions, nested folders, Smart Profiles that switch per application
- Integrations
- OBS, Twitch, YouTube, Spotify, Discord, Zoom, Slack, Philips Hue, Home Assistant and hundreds more via the Marketplace plugin library
- Connection
- Detachable USB-C to USB-C cable (150cm), USB 2.0
- Stand
- Removable magnetic desktop stand, adjustable angle
- Faceplate
- Interchangeable (15+ designs); colour variants include Black, White and pastels
- Dimensions
- 118 x 84 x 25mm without stand
- Weight
- 145g without stand, 270g with stand
- OS support
- Windows 11+ and macOS 13+ (per Elgato's current requirements)
- Power
- USB bus powered, roughly 1.5W
- In the box
- Stream Deck MK.2, stand, USB-C cable, quick start guide