Elgato Stream Deck + XL — 36 Macro Keys, 6 Dials, Touch Strip, Wave Link Mixer
500+ bought last month: the Stream Deck + XL scales the creator controller to 36 LCD keys, six dials and a touch strip for Wave Link mixing.
Our Verdict
Elgato Stream Deck + XL (B0G7Y65YT9): 36 customizable LCD macro keys, 6 multifunction dials, touch strip display, hundreds of integrations, USB-C, unlocks Wave Link audio mixing. Stream Deck + line: 4,000+ ratings, 500+ bought/mo, $349.99.
What We Like
- 36 keys + 6 dials + touch strip
- Wave Link audio mixer control
- Hundreds of plugins (OBS, Adobe, Zoom)
- Tactile dials for volume/EQ
- 500+ bought/mo
Worth Knowing
- $349.99 — premium controller
- Needs USB + software install
- Dials can feel stiff
- Overkill for basic shortcuts
Who Is This For?
Streamers, video editors and producers who want a hardware mixer and macro deck on the desk.
The Full Picture
The Stream Deck + XL is the XL with brains: 36 LCD keys for actions, six rotary dials and a touch strip that mirror Wave Link’s audio mixer, so you ride mic/game/chat levels with your hand without touching software. Streamers buy 500+ of these a month; the + line has thousands of ratings. If you produce content daily, this pays for itself in saved clicks.
Bottom Line
The 36-key creator deck with audio dials — Elgato Stream Deck + XL at $349.99.