Carl
Let me first and foremost say that I am not a streamer or video related professional. I use the Stream Deck to add dedicated keys for common productivity tasks as well as direct visual hotkeys for UI elements in my apps. None of that really matters since this is basically a programmable 15 key USB keyboard and not much else. There are things I really like: • Works great with macOS and the software is quite good. • The 15 key version can be mostly flat to fit into a low profile setup. 6 key appears to be a less ergonomic vertical panel. • Input is fast. I didnt measure it but it seems just as snappy as a regular old keyboard. • Programming options are focused on streaming but can be adapted to pretty much any workflow. And plenty that I dont like: • Glossy keycaps... They squeak as you run your fingers over them. They reflect light so much that youll need high to full brightness to overcome. • Key actuation can be inaccurate. Sometimes I cant tell if I am not pressing hard enough or the software missed a keypress. • All plastic construction. For ~$150 this needs to be metal, with a removable cable, and maybe even glass keycaps. • No auto dimming, no blue light filter. These are basically displays and need to have display features. • Software needs to be running at all times otherwise the device does nothing. • Anything beyond a keystroke or opening an app needs to be scripted with a 3rd party solution or provided by elgato. They provide a good base, but I ended up needing Automator to really make this device shine. All that said I still like the device enough to keep it. Its cleaner than some hacked together solution and easier than remembering complicated key combos.