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Elgato Stream Deck +
$180
Search on Amazon ↗Both are desk controllers with LCD keys and push dials for streaming, editing and shortcuts. The Elgato Stream Deck + ($180) has 8 keys, 4 dials and a touch strip, and runs Elgato's Stream Deck app with its plugin Marketplace. The Ulanzi D200X Creative Deck ($100) costs $80 less and has 14 keys, 3 knobs and a built-in 8-in-1 USB-C hub, but it runs Ulanzi Studio, and Stream Deck plugins don't work on it.
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Search on Amazon ↗| Spec | Stream Deck + | Ulanzi D200X |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $180 | $100 |
| LCD keys | 8 | 14, plus 2 extra buttons |
| Dials | 4 push dials | 3 push knobs |
| Touch strip | LCD touch strip, 108 x 14 mm (4.2 x 0.5 in) | None (Ulanzi lists a 5.5-inch, 960 x 540 display) |
| Built-in hub | Not listed | 8-in-1: HDMI up to 4K/60Hz, SD, microSD, 3.5mm audio, USB-A, 2 USB-C data ports, USB-C power input up to 100W |
| Software | Stream Deck app | Ulanzi Studio |
| Plugins | Over 200 ready-made plugins, plus the Marketplace | Ulanzi's own marketplace; Stream Deck plugins not compatible |
| Works with | Windows 11 or newer, macOS 13 or newer | Windows 10 or later, macOS 12 or later |
| Size | 140 x 138 x 110 mm | 153 x 113.5 x 98 mm |
| Weight | 465 g | About 480 g |
| Warranty | Not listed | 4 years (Ulanzi.com) |
Uses Ulanzi Studio instead of Elgato's app, with a smaller plugin library.
Stream Deck +: You rely on Stream Deck plugins or profiles, or you want four dials and a touch strip more than extra keys.
Ulanzi D200X: You want more keys and a laptop dock in one device, and the apps you use work from keyboard shortcuts or Ulanzi's own presets.
No. Ulanzi's FAQ says Stream Deck plugins are not compatible: the D200X runs in its own Ulanzi Studio app with a separate plugin marketplace. Ulanzi says it works with any software that accepts keyboard shortcuts, and lists Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, OBS and Logic Pro.
For basic docking, yes, according to Ulanzi. One USB-C cable to the laptop runs the deck, sends HDMI at up to 4K/60Hz to a monitor, reads SD and microSD cards and passes power through to charge the laptop. Ulanzi's spec sheet lists up to 100W power input and up to 85W output to the laptop.
Fstoppers' reviewer found it well built and rated the card readers the most useful extra, but noted that key labels are hard to read from some angles, the viewing angle is fixed, and some app profiles need separate downloads.
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