Elgato Stream Deck Mini

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Good build quality
6 LCD keys
Easy to use drag & drop software system

Cons:

Limited general consumer use
Web based custom key creator

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Last revision on April 3, 2023

Reviewers Liked

Good build quality
6 LCD keys
Easy to use drag & drop software system
OLED keys allow for unparalleled flexibility
Small and durable, perfect for home or travel
Inexpensive

Reviewers Didn't Like

Limited general consumer use
Web based custom key creator
Still no detachable cable
Software a bit clumsy

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Expert reviews and ratings

100

Elgato's Stream Deck Mini refines the previous video switcher into a smaller and less expensive version, but retains enough flexibility for both hobbyists and professionals alike.

By PCWorld on July 16, 2019

100

The Stream Deck Mini is simply a more compact version of the regular Stream Deck. Since not everyone needs 15 configurable keys, the company has released a smaller device with six keys.For the Stream Deck software, integrating this with broadcasting...

By TheStreamingBlog on March 11, 2019

For those of you that own a Stream Deck, there's almost no reason to buy a Stream Deck Mini as you already own the superior product. The Stream Deck Mini features the exact same functionality in a smaller body, but with fewer buttons, navigating through...

By WCCFTech on August 16, 2018

Want one? Amazon: prourls.co/ym0u Since CORSAIR acquired Elgato Gaming, they've launched the new Stream Deck Mini – a 6 button version of their rather popular Stream Deck. Is this cheaper version still worth it for streamers – and is it now worth buying...

By techteamgb.co.uk on July 28, 2018

Elgato is aiming to make professional streaming just that little bit easier with the Elgato Stream Deck Mini. This customisable controller allows any streamer, whether thousands of subscribers strong or just starting out, to put together high-quality...

By pcgamesn.com on July 24, 2018

Technology is all about making life easier. Why do things manually when you can harness hardware to do it for you. That is the premise behind Elgato's Stream Deck, which is a programmable hotkey pad whose 15 OLED keys are mapped to practically any...

By HEXUS.net on November 23, 2018

When elgato was in the process of launching the Stream Deck Mini we were told that it was primarily aimed at streamers and so since that's not something we're interested in we didn't pay much attention. However later on and after closely...

By NikkTech on October 07, 2018

No offense to the original Stream Deck, but the Stream Deck Mini is the product most people should get. Sure, the original is still a great piece of hardware, but the Mini improves on it. What's more, 15 buttons is frankly overkill for most people,...

By PCWorld New Zealand on September 26, 2018

Let's get reductive. The Stream Deck is $9.34 per button. The Stream Deck Mini is $16.67 per button. Each of those buttons are exactly the same in terms of their capabilities, so go out there and buy 'em by the bulk, right? Except $100 is still less...

By Venture Beat on August 03, 2018

Not everyone needs a little gadget like this. Personally, I know I really don't need one, but I still love having it on my desk. It's just a cool thing to have day to day. For normal gamers, you could use this as a macro launcher for game commands,...

By eTeknix on July 24, 2018

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Elgato Stream Deck Mini

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Price: $79