Razer Stream Controller X vs Elgato Streamdeck (Turbo-Charge your Productivity w/ GPT4!)

Razer Stream Controller X
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00:00 Not just for streamers
00:43 Unboxing and build quality
01:07 Tactile button test
01:33 Differences and similarities between Razer and Elgato
04:04 Software and setup
06:41 Cheaper alternatives, software solutions
07:32 What actions you should bind to the controller
10:40 Advanced script with ChatGPT 4, Autohotkey, scripting languages
12:48 Demos
15:05 Which one do I recommend?
Software alternatives
www.alfredapp.com/ (Mac)
www.raycast.com/ (Mac)
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/win... (Windows)
keypirinha.com/ (Windows, a bit harder to setup)
Recommended scripting languages
www.autohotkey.com/
www.ruby-lang.org/en/
www.python.org/
www.alfredapp.com/workflows/
Sample AHK scripts
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[@CatGPT_]

thanks for this review man. Watched plenty of "reviews" from other creators only to waste a full 2 hours of my life listening to them waffle and rant on and on without actually saying anything.

[@MintyRG]

Bro just say Razor sponsored this video lol

[@JSyntax]

I wish! I'd be rich

[@ashleyjaytanna1953]

The video smells like it 😂😂😂 Using sketchy software to make a budget solution work.

[@has6145]

Good video - Thanks for the effort you've put into it!

[@NationalMovement96]

This is amazing!

[@waldtradition1166]

Hello, the question for me is can you link mouse movements, mousclicks and keyboard within one macro without using Hotkey or GPT4?

[@Worldwarrior01]

Like the advantages you explained, but they need different key versions. I use the 32 button version for even more flexibility. If they can out with one like that, I’d probably buy one just for what you’ve brought up. But until then I’ll say with Stream Deck. Thanx for the heads up with GPT4.

[@AlexAlcyone]

great review. my only hesitation is that Elgato works seamlessly with Keyboard Maestro (macro / automation app for OSX) whereas Razer is not mentioned at all in the KM wiki and not sure if it integrates.

[@jcyt2023]

Wow thank you for the hard work making this video. One of the best videos i have seen on this subject. Do you know if it is possible to program the macros and use it without the software on another computer? Because i cannot install software on my work computer.

[@JSyntax]

Thanks and you can't unfortunately

[@joeywhitfield9976]

So I bought the razer version, could you do a more in depth video of doing macros with hotkey and ChatGPT

[@ZeNch25]

i like both but in my mind the best value option is " Arturia Minilab 3 " or similar (a midi controller) and use it with autohotkey or other software, not the same, more cheap, more buttons, more knobs... but more work to push good settings. (if i had the money i buy razer or elgato solutions, but i cant atm.)

[@phillyd2018]

if anyone wants to go on the cheap just get a macro pad with mechanical switches, you can even get one with a volume knob. software will of course be worse.

[@shirazigs]

Thanks for all the tips on the Razer Stream Controller X. Do you recommend this device to Mac users?

[@JSyntax]

Yes, absolutely

[@brianginn1993]

Man you hit this one (X). Just got mine this morning and already it's been great. I already had some script prepared to apply. And please note that I just sent back the Stream Deck + as you said, those buttons were not good. Thank you for the video.

[@JSyntax]

Right on!

[@chasegamestv4947]

really good video

[@JSyntax]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bohemianfx2573]

How do you setup the sync to a synology NAS

[@Awantx]

Can you charge to set up my scenario?

[@judequinston]

Can I use this with bitfocus companion?

[@katharinamarschall5662]

This is one of the things you do not need. But damn, I would love to get one.

[@OmenOfTheOverlander]

As someone who has used one and not used one for my streaming it makes things so much easier than having to switch screens or mouse over to something, with this it's just the press of a button or two and what you were trying to do is done.

[@johnosam4681]

if you don't need a knob or a wheel, just get the mobile stream deck, and use your iPhone or unused phones. Im shook how useful it is for my normal productivity. I even used the unpaid version and it has tricks to make it more dynamic for a limited number of tiles. and Its WIRELESS!

[@123gospy69]

The menu looks so hard to use on loopdeck

[@futuregootecks]

Damn, I was really hoping that it wasn't going to be Autohotkey but I guess maybe it's not as bad if you have chatGPT write the AHK scripts. Great video, would love to see more about how you use the Stream Controller and more AHK scripts

[@furomin4272]

What's wrong with writing ahk scripts manually? It's a very intuitive, well documented language imho...

[@jacquelynnacopoulos1278]

Hello, Congratulations Cool 👍👏👏👏 I am impressed.

[@JSyntax]

Thank you very much!

[@vladasss]

This thng simply not working properly. All 3 units I tried had problems with registering key presses. Keys just wobbles under ur finger to sides and corners and will register keypress only on firm pres in the middle. Too bad all this reviewers don't give fair feedback.

[@bohemianfx2573]

which device? ?

[@vladasss]

@@bohemianfx2573 razer stream controller x

[@theancientvoice9272]

The razer will still have to prove itself in the long run. We say buttons, but really we're talking about screens here, and Elgato is reliable. Let's see how the razer screens hold over time, screen is not a simple technology

[@OmenOfTheOverlander]

Simply from my use of the stream deck I am looking at switching to the Razer one. My current stream deck I have had issues with Locking up, not working properly, etc. and on top of that the Elgato Capture card I have is also not working great, sometimes it won't show up properly, other times the program just won't open and I have to restart my PC to get it to work. My personal experience with Elgato has been horrible, and I do not believe them capable of making good software. Have had no real hardware issues, but their software is ass.

[@Geostationary0rbit]

dam this seems way better than a stream deck

[@coolguypravara]

I don't know this type of devise exists until I saw this video.... 🙂 Thank you

[@JSyntax]

hope it boost your productivity 😅

[@coolguypravara]

@@JSyntax ya 😀👍

[@NicleT]

Loupedeck seems the best of those world IMO. Very useful video, bravo!

[@user-ni8du6is9e]

Once you go deck, you'll never go back

[@ghostedsuicide]

at the end of the day, when it comes to devices like this.. it's about which company has better software support(pushing out firmware/patches fast), CS, commitment, etc... elgato has already been supporting their devices for years (at least these devices), but razor is sorta meh. personally I've had good experience with their support (getting replacements) but software-wise... eh. even now.. just searching reddit... the razer is having issues with Helldivers and razer still hasn't addressed it or pushed a patch/firmware update. people are using the stream decks w/o issues. that said, the hardware seems way better on razor's unit... elgtao stream decks feel like trashy toys in terms of quality..

[@bighit20100]

I dont think you even used the Stream Deck… many features that you credit to Razer, Stream Deck also has it, like the programme specific profiles that load automatically…

[@RanmaruRei]

He did: he said software wise they are practically the same.

[@Robert-sj8ld]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@phalanx3803]

give it a year or 2 and the razer quality buttons will stop working.

[@kylehendrix9103]

Agree w MintyRG You sound 100% biased. Just sayin'. A complete copy. Maybe Elgato should have had a better Patent attorney

[@Jarek.]

I appreciate Razer being objectively a _better_ device. Admittedly - it's also 50% more expensive than Elgato.

[@Sadorath]

WHY AUTO hot key when you can use SHELL to do it in the background with the arg -silent wow so extra... lets physiclly see it what if there is a temp system hang does the script wait for the window to pop up before it clicks.

[@JSyntax]

Some automations require clicking on the ui though!

[@SerialTchilla]

You conviced me dude! I do not understand why the number of likes is small

[@123gospy69]

Stream deck is much better and razer is bad

[@Johnny_stcloud]

I literally just bought razer over elgato

[@123gospy69]

Razer is a copy of stream deck

[@dislikebutton6596]

very biased review lol

[@BasicFolders]

Elgato ONLY for me... Razer has an OBNOXIOUS privacy policy, whenever you put Razer software on your computer, EVEN FOR JUST A KEYBOARD LED setting, they claim access to YOUR ENTIRE FILE SYSTEM, photos, videos, EVERYTHING. It says so right in the policy, it's beyond obnoxious. FOR A KEYBOARD? It's literally spyware. It makes me SO angry, because I love the color settings on the keyboards and the volume controls on the stream controller.

[@jsl6155]

You’re kidding yourself if you don’t think Elegato is just as bad.

[@ragingsloth6605]

1) every company does that.. 2) it needs to access files, even for an led, because it has options to react to whats going on on screen... how do you think it does that?????? it needs access to core files to do it...... if you actaully look at the software it doesnt send shit anywhere...............its all locally stored and you can even find the files on your pc.... im so tired of people knowing just enough to be an idiot but not actually know anything...

[@BasicFolders]

@@ragingsloth6605 Umm, NO. It does save the files locally, but THEY HAVE BOTH THE ABILITY AND THE RIGHT to send ALL CONTENTS OF ALL FOLDERS to their own servers "to enhance performance." It doesn't NEED these crazy permissions to manage an LED. WTF are you talking about? These types of permissions didn't even EXIST in the age of Windows 7. Just because you act like you know what you're talking about doesn't mean all other people are going to assume you do. Also, I highly doubt you've read the full TOS for both Elgato AND Razer for each product you've interacted with. I have and do, because it's work related I can't imagine a scenario where any other person who is just a regular customer can or would.

[@LydiaPidea]

Again to mirror ppl below, if you want hot keys to open certain files, it needs access to them :/

[@BasicFolders]

​@@LydiaPidea Thank you for proving my point. If people would do minimal research think for themselves instead of "mirror" what sounds like it makes sense, you'd realize you don't need access to personal photo CONTENT (just the file name) , email tracking and HISTORY AND CONTENT, and photo file EXIF AND CONTENT to run executable functions, which is what they are claiming access to. And to go a step even further, they REQUIRE this on even a simple keyboard LED software program. NONE of this is necessary for ANYTHING other than marketing and data collection. My whole point is that people don't realize there's a different between what they NEED to collect and what they DEMAND to collect. These machines are basically a BOOKMARK folder on a physical button. They're not running any processes on your computer, just book marking your actions.

[@vladasss]

The colors as I can see on this razers stream controller x is a little dull and washed out?

[@JSyntax]

could be the camera angles, it looks gr8 in real life

[@lyndonmacaraig6108]

I ordered the stream controller X yesterday from razer and its coming in 3+ days 🥹