Elgato Prompter vs Elgato Stream Deck + Comparison

Elgato Prompter

The 9 inch display runs at 1024 x 600. It can show a script, scrolling text or a second screen. With the meeting window on the Prompter, participants' faces and the lens sit in the same line of sight, so looking at people means looking at the camera. At 1024 x 600, small text looks soft, so larger fonts and simple layouts suit it.

Elgato Stream Deck +

The dials are the key upgrade over other Stream Deck models. Turn to change volume, press to mute, and the touch strip shows the current level and lets you tap for alternate functions. With Elgato Wave Link, the dials can set separate levels for call audio, music and system sounds, which pairs with mics such as the Wave:3 MK.2.

Elgato Prompter

Elgato Camera Hub controls the display mode and the teleprompter script.

Elgato Stream Deck +

The Stream Deck app handles key and dial assignments, multi-actions and plugins.

Elgato Prompter

It supports DSLR and mirrorless cameras with 49 to 82 mm lenses, webcams and smartphones. Cameras need a 1/4 inch mount. Webcams such as the Elgato Facecam MK.2 mount behind the glass; check lens size before buying, since lenses wider than 82 mm will not fit the opening. It works with Windows and macOS, and as a display it can show any app.

Elgato Stream Deck +

Plugins cover Microsoft Teams, Zoom, OBS, Spotify, Philips Hue, and Elgato's Wave Link and Control Center. Many others come from developers in the Marketplace. Teams integration depends on Teams third-party app API access. Some managed laptops disable that, and the plugin then cannot read meeting state. The device works on Windows and macOS, and the Stream Deck software has to run in the background.

Elgato Prompter

The Prompter connects over USB-C and mounts on a stand, arm or tripod. Elgato includes backplates and brackets for different cameras. Elgato Camera Hub manages the display and teleprompter features after the camera is aligned behind the glass. A desk arm or Multi Mount holds the Prompter at eye level.

Elgato Stream Deck +

Install the Stream Deck app on Windows or macOS, plug in the device and drag actions onto keys and dials. Profiles can switch automatically when you change apps. A typical meeting layout puts mute and camera on keys, call volume on one dial, and brightness for a Key Light Air MK.2 on another.