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NVIDIA · 2019
NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro
NVIDIA's long-running Android TV box adds AI upscaling, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, two USB 3.0 ports and GeForce NOW.
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The verdict
Still the most capable Android TV box for media-server users and GeForce NOW fans, with a hardware design that dates from 2019. Its HDMI 2.0b output means no 4K 120 Hz, so gamers wanting 120 Hz should look elsewhere.
The SHIELD TV Pro uses a Tegra X1+ chip with 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage, expandable by USB drive. NVIDIA lists Dolby Vision and HDR10, Dolby Atmos, DTS-X pass-through, gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.0b, AI-enhanced upscaling to 4K at 60 fps and GeForce NOW cloud gaming. It runs Android 11. TechRadar reports the cheaper SHIELD TV was discontinued in October 2026.
Strengths
- Dolby Vision, HDR10 and Dolby Atmos, with DTS-X and TrueHD pass-through.
- AI-enhanced upscaling for up to 4K 60 fps.
- Gigabit Ethernet and two USB 3.0 ports for storage.
- Strong game streaming through GeForce NOW.
Weak spots
- Based on 2019 hardware and HDMI 2.0b, so no 4K 120 Hz.
- NVIDIA lists HDR10 and Dolby Vision but not HDR10+.
- Tom's Guide found the AI upscaling adds modest improvement.
- TechRadar expects no new hardware soon.
Great for
- Plex media server users
- GeForce NOW gamers on a TV
Skip if
- Buyers wanting 4K 120 Hz output
- Budget buyers
Full specifications
From the manufacturer unless noted. Shown for this model.
Device
- Form factor
- Box
- Platform
- Android TV (Android 11)
- Storage
- 16 GB
- Remote
- SHIELD Remote with backlit buttons, IR blaster and remote locator
- Voice control
- Google Assistant; works with Alexa
Video
- Maximum resolution
- 4K
- Maximum refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- HDR formats
- HDR10, Dolby Vision
Audio
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
Connections
- HDMI version
- HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2 and CEC
- Ethernet
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE
- USB
- Two USB 3.0 ports (Type A)
- Power
- 40 W adapter (5-10 W typical consumption)
Primary source: nvidia.com
Setup notes
- NVIDIA lists HDMI 2.0b, which limits bandwidth below HDMI 2.1.
- DTS-X, TrueHD and DTS-HD are pass-through only.
- Plex Media Server support is cited by NVIDIA for the Pro model.
What reviewers found
Summaries in our own words. Follow the link to read each review in full.
News report that the cheaper SHIELD TV is gone and the Pro continues at a higher list price, with a note that new hardware looks unlikely soon.
Read the originalOriginal review calling it hard to beat if you can afford it, with a compact design, two USB 3.0 ports, a faster Tegra X1+ chip and strong gaming ability that rivals lack.
Read the originalPraises game streaming, quick 4K HDR loading and app selection, but says the AI upscaling adds little and the price is somewhat high.
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Questions
What is the difference between the SHIELD TV and SHIELD TV Pro?
TechRadar reports the base SHIELD TV was discontinued in October 2026 and only the Pro remains. NVIDIA describes the Pro as adding more storage, two USB 3.0 ports and Plex Media Server.
Does it support HDR10+?
NVIDIA's spec list names Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10 and does not list HDR10+.
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