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Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of the products, noting that items were often defective or stopped working unexpectedly, such as lights failing or batteries expanding. Customers also frequently encountered issues with the user experience, particularly concerning software that was described as glitchy, clunky, or problematic, leading to constant updates and functionality problems. However, some people were satisfied with the customer service, mentioning that support agents were responsive, helpful, and provided quick replacements. A few other people also felt that some products, like the Stream Deck, were useful and well-built, despite occasional software quirks.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The products the company provides are often defective. I bought a set of mini light (battery powered), and studio lights (cable powered). The whole outlay >1k$. After a year the battery... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Ordered a streamdeck, it's useful for shortcuts and streaming controls but software is glitchy. Some commands take longer to register

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I have mixed feelings about this company. They flirt with greatness but ultimately disappoint. Their marketing is stellar, the products are (mostly) sexy as hell, and when they work, they are remarka... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I bought the small 15-button Stream Deck and am really happy with it. Build quality is great, buttons are durable, the software is a bit clunky, but you only set it up once, after that it's just butto... See more

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Elgato is a world-leading provider of audiovisual technology for content creators on all video sharing platforms. Synonymous with quality and performance, Elgato products are either state-of-the-art inventions in their own right, or reimagined technologies designed to revolutionize creative workflows. Software and firmware are frequently updated to keep producers at the cutting edge of their craft. And cross-compatibility delivers a seamless user experience that keeps evolving as the Elgato ecosystem grows. Elgato was founded in 1999. In 2018, Corsair Gaming, Inc., acquired the brand and its employees. Based in Germany and California, Elgato distributes products in over seventy-five countries around the world.


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2.7

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

164 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer support solved my problem.

I am a big fan of Elgato products, and was surprised when my Stream Deck+ appeared to be faulty. Jeffrey at customer support was very helpful, and pointed me in the right direction to finding a cure. It turned out to be a faulty USB port, not the Stream Deck. The problem was easily solved, and everything is as it should be.

October 14, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GREAT software

I rated two stars initially because the teleprompter itself works great, but the software was useless on my old computer. Spent an entire week trying to get it fixed. While the tech support response was adequate - not great - I was given a long string of instructions to follow to provide them with the info they needed to fix the problem. I did this TWICE w/ two different tech people. I did everything they asked to the letter, but they would/could not fix it.

The software was useless.

Buy this teleprompter for the hardware, but plan to use other software. :Macbook pro, 2019 16gb of ram, 500gb hd.

UPDATE 9/15/25: Apparently, the software had a conflict with my old computer that I still never figured out. I bought a new computer and all of a sudden - don't ask me how - the software works brilliantly. All-in-all, if you can get the software installed correctly to run correctly, it's freaking brilliant, especially for the price. Changing my ratings from two stars to five.

October 14, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute chaos

Absolute chaos! Disfunctional product, misleading shop descriptions and rude servuce team that simply did not care. This is my worst shopping experience in the last 10 years. Never again!

October 14, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Tauri had great Customer service and technical support skills. and fixed my issue in a timely manner while being professional 10/10

October 9, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support!

I'm a radio broadcaster and using several Streamdecks in my setup. Due to major changes in the latest MS-Windows 11 24H2 the Elgato updates didn't install. Raised a ticket at Elgato support and within 24 hrs my problem was solved! Great support!

October 10, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patient Help and Support

I appreciated Elgato's help staff's willingness to patiently work through my issue with getting the Control Center up and running properly. It took about 5 days of trying a series of fixes until we arrived at the solution. Throughout the service, the representative was patient and supportive. He/she did not stop offering helpful suggestions until the problem was fixed and I was completely satisfied. I really appreciate the help and support!

October 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Support Team

I bought a Ring Light some time ago and it eventually broke, but the support team was exceptionally helpful and managed to assist me with a replacement even when I took a long time to send my part. They also covered the shipment and it took no more than a week. Thanks!

September 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

It's been a long time since a customer service agent at any company responded to my issue well. When I had a problem with my Elgato product that I couldn't figure out, customer service replied to me very quickly and continued to correspond until the issue was resolved. I was extremely satisfied with them and would recommend them to anyone.

September 25, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Learning as I go

The Stream Deck Mini performs as advertised. Being a new podcaster I will learn all the ins and outs of this product as a need arises. Very happy with purchase.

September 23, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Totally useless at delivery of paid purchase

Totally useless - Failed tp deliver purchased product.
Contracted out to @UPS to deliver expensive kit 19 miles ... @UPS gave up twice to deliver whilst wasting my time staying in for delivery.
@AliEpress use @RoyalMail who deliver reliably at low cost in 24 hours .. typical useless Corporate hiring useless delivery partner!!!

September 19, 2024
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Reply from Elgato

Hello,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, and I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We take your concerns seriously and would like to look into this further. Could you please provide your support ticket number by replying here? That way, we can address the issues you’ve mentioned more effectively. Thank you for your help, and we look forward to resolving this matter to your satisfaction.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Products, with Support to Match

I often find that companies today sell mediocre products, then offer sub-standard support for when they inevitably don’t work. Elgato on the other hand sell top-quality products that are a joy to use, and in the unlikely event that you have a problem, their support team are knowledgeable and highly customer-focused. This is why I not only repeatedly buy Elgato products, but I recommend them to anyone who’ll listen!

September 5, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very satisfied customer

Very prompt, fast with my warranty claim. No questions asked. The rep answered all my questions. I’m very satisfied. The products have always been reliable and amazing.

September 16, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DUMBEST PRODUCT EVER BOUGHT

DUMBEST PRODUCT EVER BOUGHT! Gonna BURN THAT MICROPHONE AND XLR I advice everyone to burn their product!

July 30, 2024
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Reply from Elgato

Hello,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, and I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We take your concerns seriously and would like to look into this further. Could you please provide your support ticket number by replying here? That way, we can address the issues you’ve mentioned more effectively. Thank you for your help, and we look forward to resolving this matter to your satisfaction.

Thank you,
Elgato Customer Support

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A birthday gift, 1 month late...

What an absolute clown-show.

They failed to deliver an order in Europe within 6 weeks, because the address THEY submitted to UPS was wrong, then they failed to update it, blamed UPS and during this whole time, instead of shipping a new one, they were jerking us around.

On top of that, once it became clear UPS won't deliver, UPS decided to send the product back and Elgato, instead of refunding the product told us we need to wait for them to get the product back before we can get a refund, as if any of this is our fault.

Who cares if a product is good or not when you never get it?

Just to reiterate, the proposed resolution to this problem is, giving the birthday gift 6 weeks late, or two full months after the initial purchase.

June 3, 2024
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