Is the Elgato Teleprompter Actually Worth It? My Honest Experience!

After years of using a DIY teleprompter setup (an old iPhone 7 Plus!), I finally decided to upgrade to the Elgato Teleprompter, thanks to a Black Friday deal I couldn’t resist. This video isn’t a typical review but rather my honest first-hand experience after using it for a few days.

I cover:
✔️ Why I finally upgraded after years of "just making it work"
✔️ How the Elgato Teleprompter fits into my recording workflow
✔️ Real-world pros & cons — from voice-sync quirks to mounting challenges
✔️ The unexpected benefits (and a few annoyances) I didn’t see coming

Because people tend to ask, even though with my views and subs it wouldn't even be an option... no, this is of course NOT a sponsored video. I bought the product myself, with my own money and I am just sharing my thoughts based on real use. If you're curious about whether the Elgato Teleprompter is worth its price tag, especially for solo creators, you might find this interesting or even helpful. #ElgatoTeleprompter #ContentCreation #VideoProduction

💬 What are your thoughts?
Have you used a teleprompter before? DIY or commercial? Share your experience in the comments!

🔖 Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Why I Bought the Elgato Teleprompter
01:36 - DIY Teleprompter Setup: Struggles & Why I Upgraded
03:23 - Voice Control: Cool Feature or Frustrating Gimmick?
05:44 - Is the Elgato Teleprompter Worth It? Final Thoughts

🛜 Other platforms
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💳💸 Equipment used in this video
• 📷 Sony ZV-E10 +Kit Lens
• 🎙️ RODE Wireless GO II
• 👨🏽‍💻 MacBook Pro M4 Max
• 💡 Amaran 100d S
• 💡 Amaran Light Dome Mini SE
• 💡 Manfrotto 1005BAC
• 💡 2x Godox M1 RGB Mini
• 💡 Elgato Key Light mini
• 📖 Elgato Prompter
• ⌨️ Wooting 60he
• 🖱️ Keychron M3 Mini Black 4000 Hz

👷🏽‍♂️ Software used
• 📼 Final Cut Pro 11
• 🎙️ Audacity
• 🎞️ Photoshop 2025