🎛️ The Complete Wiki to the Elgato Stream Deck Neo
Correction upfront: there's no "Neo Pro" model, no e-ink displays, and no confirmed USB-C Power Delivery on this device. The real Stream Deck Neo uses standard LCD keys and plain USB-C 2.0. This wiki covers the actual, current product accurately.
🧩 Core Hardware Specs
🔘 1. Keys → 8x customizable LCD keys
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📊 2. Infobar → 1x customizable status display
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👆 3. Navigation → 2x capacitive Touch Points
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🔌 4. Connection → USB-C 2.0, fixed 90cm braided cable- Dimensions: 107 x 26 x 78mm (4.2 x 1.0 x 3.1 in)
- Weight: 210g (0.46 lb)
- Stand: Integrated, adjustable across multiple positions
- OS Support: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later, macOS Monterey 12 or later
🖥️ Display: LCD Keys, Not E-Ink
Each of the Neo's eight keys is an individual LCD screen, not e-ink.
That distinction matters for how the device actually behaves in use.
The Infobar is reasonably bright and legible, showing immediate data relevant to your setup, with plugins able to display system stats, weather, or other quick-glance info.
LCD keys refresh instantly and support full color icons and animations. E-ink panels, by comparison, are typically monochrome and refresh far slower, which would actually work against the fast, responsive key-press feedback the Stream Deck is built around.
🔌 Power: Standard USB-C, No Confirmed Power Delivery
The Neo connects and powers itself through a single USB-C 2.0 port.
- Fixed, non-detachable 90cm braided cable
- Powered entirely through the same USB-C connection to your PC or Mac
- No separate power adapter required or supported
There's no confirmed USB-C Power Delivery spec listed anywhere in Elgato's official documentation for this device. It draws power the same simple way most USB peripherals do.
🧭 The Infobar and Touch Points
This is what actually separates the Neo from cheaper Stream Deck models.
- Infobar: A small status display sitting between the two Touch Points, showing time, notifications, or plugin-specific data like viewer counts or system stats
- Touch Points: Two capacitive buttons flanking the Infobar, used to swipe between pages of keys
Compared to the cheaper Stream Deck Mini, which has neither of these features, the Neo's Infobar and touch navigation are the main reasons reviewers consistently recommend it as the better value pick.
🎥 OBS Studio Integration
The Neo integrates with OBS Studio through Elgato's official plugin ecosystem, not a specific "OBS 32" version tie-in.
Common OBS-related actions supported include:
- Switching between scenes with a single key press
- Starting or stopping a stream or recording
- Toggling mute on specific audio sources
- Chaining multiple OBS actions together into one key press, such as starting a scene transition and toggling a mic simultaneously
This works through Elgato's broader plugin marketplace, which also covers Discord, Spotify, Twitch, YouTube, Zoom, and Philips Hue, among many others.
💰 Pricing and Where It Sits in the Lineup
| Model | Keys | Infobar | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stream Deck Mini | 6 | No | ~$59.99 |
| Stream Deck Neo | 8 | Yes | ~$99.99 |
| Stream Deck MK.2 | 15 | No | Higher tier |
| Stream Deck + | 8 | Advanced touch screen + dials | Higher tier |
The Neo positions itself as the budget-friendly, plug-and-play entry point into Elgato's lineup, aimed at people who want the Infobar and touch navigation without paying for the larger, dial-equipped Stream Deck +.
The Neo ships with a fixed, non-detachable 90cm braided USB-C cable, unlike some other Elgato accessories that support detachable connections.
For official specs and current pricing, visit the official Elgato Stream Deck Neo product page.