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

Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 vs Elgato Stream Deck XL

Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 has 15 keys and Elgato Stream Deck XL 32: count the actions you need visible at once. Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 needs any USB port; Elgato Stream Deck XL a USB 3 port.

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

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Elgato Stream Deck MK.2

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

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Elgato Stream Deck XL

Lots of scenes and sources on screen at once.

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On the makers’ own sites:

Before you choose

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+

Elgato Stream Deck XL

The catch: There are no physical dials. Reserve space beside the keyboard for 32 visible keys, or choose a dial model for continuous mixing.

You need:

  • A USB 3 port (5 Gbps)
  • Stream Deck desktop application

Check first:

  • A USB-C port on your computer
  • A computer running Windows 11+; macOS 13+

Everything to check before you buy

Where they differ

SpecsElgato Stream Deck MK.2Elgato Stream Deck XL
Keys1532
Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 has 15 keys and Elgato Stream Deck XL 32: count the actions you need visible at once.
USB port neededUSB 2USB 3
Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 needs any USB port; Elgato Stream Deck XL a USB 3 port.
Size118 × 84 × 25 mm without stand182 × 112 × 34 mm without stand
On the desk, Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 measures 118 × 84 × 25 mm without stand and Elgato Stream Deck XL 182 × 112 × 34 mm without stand.

Where they are the same

Dials
0
Touch strip
No
Keys with screens
Yes
Cable
Detachable

What else each needs

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.

Elgato Stream Deck XL

Stream Deck XL
A USB 3 port (5 Gbps)
A USB-C port on your computer
Stream Deck desktop application
A computer running Windows 11+; macOS 13+
  • You need: A USB 3 port (5 Gbps). A USB 2 port is too slow for it. USB-C is a plug shape, not a speed, so check the port itself.
  • Check first: A USB-C port on your computer. The cable in the box has USB-C at both ends. If your computer only has USB-A ports, you need a USB-C to USB-A cable rated for the same speed.
  • 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 MK.2 and Elgato Stream Deck XL.

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