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Comparisons / Stream Deck / Stream Deck Mini vs Stream Deck MK.2

Elgato Stream Deck Mini vs Elgato Stream Deck MK.2

Elgato Stream Deck Mini has 6 keys and Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 15: count the actions you need visible at once. Elgato Stream Deck Mini has a fixed cable; Elgato Stream Deck MK.2’s cable detaches, so a different length or plug is an easy swap.

From each maker’s own specifications; neither model was tested by this site.

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Elgato Stream Deck Mini

Keep six essential actions in reach.

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Elgato Stream Deck MK.2

Scenes, mute and recording on one 15-key layout.

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On the makers’ own sites:

Before you choose

Elgato Stream Deck Mini

The catch: Six visible actions suit a small first page. Check the cable end on the actual unit before choosing an adapter; current maker pages disagree about Type-A versus Type-C.

You need:

  • Stream Deck desktop application

Check first:

  • A free USB port
  • A computer running Windows 11+; macOS 13+

Elgato Stream Deck MK.2

The catch: Choose it for 15 visible button actions. If you ride several audio levels during a show, compare a dial model before assigning pairs of volume buttons.

You need:

  • Stream Deck desktop application

Check first:

  • A USB port that fits the cable
  • A computer running Windows 11+; macOS 13+

Everything to check before you buy

Where they differ

SpecsElgato Stream Deck MiniElgato Stream Deck MK.2
Keys615
Elgato Stream Deck Mini has 6 keys and Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 15: count the actions you need visible at once.
CableFixedDetachable
Elgato Stream Deck Mini has a fixed cable; Elgato Stream Deck MK.2’s cable detaches, so a different length or plug is an easy swap.
Size84 × 60 × 58 mm118 × 84 × 25 mm without stand
On the desk, Elgato Stream Deck Mini measures 84 × 60 × 58 mm and Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 118 × 84 × 25 mm without stand.

Where they are the same

Dials
0
USB port needed
USB 2
Touch strip
No
Keys with screens
Yes

What else each needs

Elgato Stream Deck Mini

Stream Deck Mini
A free USB port
Stream Deck desktop application
A computer running Windows 11+; macOS 13+
  • Check first: A free USB port. The cable is fixed to the device. Look at its plug before choosing an adapter.
  • You need: Stream Deck desktop application. The maker lists this software for the device to work as described.
  • Check first: A computer running Windows 11+; macOS 13+. The maker lists these systems for the desktop app.

Elgato Stream Deck MK.2

Stream Deck MK.2
A USB port that fits the cable
Stream Deck desktop application
A computer running Windows 11+; macOS 13+
  • Check first: A USB port that fits the cable. A USB cable is in the box, but its ends are not listed. Check it against your computer’s ports.
  • You need: Stream Deck desktop application. The maker lists this software for the device to work as described.
  • Check first: A computer running Windows 11+; macOS 13+. The maker lists these systems for the desktop app.

Next step

Put either model into the setup builder to check it against your computer and the rest of your gear, or see all 13 side by side in Stream Deck models compared. Find the controller for your actions before you go live.

Full profiles: Elgato Stream Deck Mini and Elgato Stream Deck MK.2.

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