NVIDIA Shield Android TV (2019) specs

This box packs a ton inside, and manages to offer top-of-the-line specs for just $199.

The Android TV marketplace isn't the most diverse, but there's a clear winner in the high-end here with the NVIDIA Shield Android TV. Its success and superiority start on the inside with its top-notch specs. They blow the competition in the Android TV world out of the water, and it's no surprise that they're capable of handling all of your media tasks but also higher-end gaming. Here's everything that's inside the Shield Android TV, in both its standard and Pro version.

Category	Shield Android TV	Shield Android TV Pro
Operating system	Android TV 9.0 Pie Chromecast 4K	Android TV 9.0 Pie Chromecast 4K
Processor	NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor 256-core NVIDIA GPU	NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor 256-core NVIDIA GPU
RAM	2GB	3GB
Storage	8GB Expandable storage over microSD	16GB Adoptable storage over USB Flash or hard drives
Video output	4K HDR at 60fps Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10 AI-enhanced upscaling for 720p/1080p uto 4K up to 30fps	4K HDR at 60fps Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10 AI-enhanced upscaling for 720p/1080p uto 4K up to 30fps
Audio output	Dolby Atmos and DTS-X surround sound over HDMI High-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/192kHz over HDMI	Dolby Atmos and DTS-X surround sound over HDMI High-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/192kHz over HDMI
Gaming	NVIDIA GeForce Now NVIDIA GameStream Android gaming via Google Play Store	NVIDIA GeForce Now NVIDIA GameStream Advanced Android gaming via Google Play Store
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11ac dual-band, 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 LE	Wi-Fi 802.11ac dual-band, 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 4.1 LE IR receiver
Ports	microSD card slot Gigabit Ethernet HDMI 2.0b w/ HDCP 2.2 and CEC	USB-A 3.0 (2) Gigabit Ethernet HDMI 2.0b w/ HDCP 2.2 and CEC
Dimensions	40 x 40 x 165 mm 137 g	98 x 159 x 26 mm 150 g

NVIDIA Shield TV

Our pick

$130 at Amazon $130 at Best Buy

The best balance of price and features

The non-"Pro" NVIDIA Shield TV is a compact new design that still delivers outstanding performance and improved AI-powered upscaling. A great choice if you want the best Android TV experience.

NVIDIA Shield TV Pro

Subtle upgrade

For hardcore streaming enthusiasts

$200 at Amazon $200 at Best Buy

The Shield TV Pro is the better choice if you care about expandable storage, using your Shield TV as a Plex server, and care about making the most of NVIDIA's gaming offerings. It offers more connectivity options and can be used as a hub for SmartThings.

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