Elgato Stream Deck MK.2

If you stream, record or run live shows you already know how many tiny tasks eat attention: switching scenes, muting the mic, firing chat messages and toggling lights. The Stream Deck MK.2 is a compact 15-button controller that solves that problem by putting configurable, animated LCD keys on your desk so you never hunt through menus mid‑stream. ## What makes it worth it The MK.2’s core strength is its software ecosystem — Elgato’s Stream Deck app supports first‑party plugins for OBS, Streamlabs, Twitch, YouTube, Spotify and Philips Hue and even has an official Microsoft Teams plugin, so connecting common apps is fast and stable. The 15 fully customisable LCD keys give clear visual feedback for each action and can show custom icons or animated images, which makes complex multi‑step macros obvious at a glance. Build quality is solid and the unit ships with an interchangeable faceplate and a wired USB connection (USB‑C to USB‑A) so setup is simple on both Mac and Windows. ## Where it falls short It’s a wired, button‑only controller: if you want physical dials or wireless flexibility you’ll prefer the Stream Deck Plus or other dial-equipped competitors, and at about mid‑three‑figure price it’s not the cheapest macro pad available. If you primarily need simple media keys or a budget macro pad, look elsewhere; if you want fast, reliable scene, audio and smart‑home control from a compact desktop device, buy this.

£118.49