Testseek.com have collected 56 expert reviews of the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for NVIDIA Shield TV Pro.
October 2019
(87%)
56 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
2556 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Powerful and affordable
Much better remote control
Lots of native 4K content
Dolby Vision and HDR10 support
Dolby Atmos decode support
Real-time 4K upscaling
Great update track record
Can now stream AAA PC games
New compact design
Cheaper price
Dolby Vision HDR & Dolby Atmos
New & improved remote
AI upscaling magic
Impressive performance and AI-powered 4K upscaling
Top-notch remote with backlit buttons
Convenient home screen with no distracting banner ads
Hardware capable of near lagless game streaming
Supports Dolby Vision
Atmos
HDR10
Android TV runs GeForce Now
YouTube
Google App Store
Fantastic 4K upscaling
2 USB ports and 1 ethernet port to mitigate input lag
Excellent game-streaming
Quick rendering of UHD content
Lots of great apps
Attractive new design
More than marketing ballyhoo. Really impressive
Support for Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos surround sound is great for owners of compatible hardware
Worlds better than previous iterations
Small and unobtrusive. Not Chromecast discreet
But easily hid
Most affordable SHIELD TV so far
AI upscaling is wizardry
New remote addresses old complaints
Broad Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support
GeForce NOW is currently free to play
AI-driven image processing is amazing
Reduced price of $149.99
Dolby Atmos
Digital
Vision support
25% improvement in overall processing power
Standard power cord
The editors didn't like
No controller update
AI upscaling can be a bit aggressive
Still expensive
Less RAM
Less storage
No Plex Media Server
Not the best option for gamers
Need to buy controller separately
Tube design is a bit awkward
Setup takes some fine-tuning
Android TV OS still lacks polish
Extremely expensive at $200
No HDR10+ or Apple TV support
AI upscaling doesn't add that much
Somewhat expensive
Less storage and RAM than 2017's Shield TV. No USB ports. Can't be used as a Plex server or SmartThings hub. No bundled gamepad
Personally
I'd pay $150 for it
But cheaper basic options and the Shield TV Pro costing just $50 more put this particular dev
Published: 2019-10-28, Author: Tim , review by: droid-life.com
If you don't already have a SHIELD TV in your home, but you're into streaming content to your TV, you've been missing out. Considering the inclusion of Dolby Atmos and Vision, as well as the AI Upscaling, there is no other streaming box on the market that...
Published: 2019-10-28, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Most affordable SHIELD TV so far, AI upscaling is wizardry, New remote addresses old complaints, Broad Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, GeForce NOW is currently free to play
No bundled gamepad may involve an extra purchase, Android TV can be finicky in places
Published: 2019-10-28, Author: Ron , review by: gamingtrend.com
AI-driven image processing is amazing, Reduced price of $149.99, Dolby Atmos, Digital, Vision support, 25% improvement in overall processing power, Standard power cord
Shield TV does not support Plex Media Server, HDMI 2.0B instead of 2.1
The newest iteration of the Shield TV delivers with a new form factor, some amazing tech to clean up image quality, and native support for Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and upcoming streaming support with GeForce Now, powered by a brand new pr...
Published: 2021-05-21, Author: David , review by: T3.com
AI video upscaling,Built-in Chromecast,Top-tier gaming,
No Google TV (yet), Unchanged design, No bundled controller,
The Nvidia Shield TV Pro is going to become an invaluable part of your home setup, whether you use it to access your favourite streaming apps or to run the best games at the best quality from the cloud. It's powerful, it's intuitive, and it's very difficu...
As media streamers go, the Nvidia Shield TV Pro is pretty much the complete package, allowing you to stream 4K HDR content, manage your personal media library and play games in a multitude of different ways. But unless you're gasping for a media hub that'...
Now with Dolby Vision, An excellent all-around gaming hub, Impressive AI-Enhanced 4K upscaling
Setup can be a hassle, Only 16GB of internal storage, No gamead or HDMI cable included
As media streamers go, the Nvidia Shield TV Pro is pretty much the complete package, allowing you to stream 4K HDR content, manage your personal media library and play games in a multitude of different ways. But unless you're gasping for a media hub that'...
AI Upscaling actually works and improves the experience on a 4K display, Very easy to set up and get started, Nvidia Shield APP has a good amount of functionality, Remote lights up and is pleasant to use, Can plug in controllers, Mice or keyboards into th
Netflix button on the remote is annoying and cannot be allocated without 3rd party app, Google Assistant can be a little temperamental, Geforce Now queues are long
Published: 2019-11-14, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
How Much Does it Cost?The Nvidia Shield TV 2019 Edition is available now for a very reasonable £149.99. That makes it the most affordable release of the Shield TV to date! It launches alongside the Shield TV Pro, which we haven't tested yet, but that mode...
Minimalist design, Powerful specs, Impressive AI upscaling, Numerous gaming options
Still expensive compared to other streamers, No 4K BBC iPlayer support, No HDMI cable included
There's no denying that Nvidia's Shield devices are somewhat niche products – but it's a niche that the company has proven once again that it's king of. If you just want to watch shows on the usual streaming sites without worrying about codecs, standards...
