Customer Ratings & Reviews

Best 4K streaming device ever, period. Purchased it for my Sony Bravia XRB-55850D

As much as I wasn't happy to pay full price for a device that hasn't had a hardware update in what seems like ages, this thing is still the best there is. This is the only device that supports every format i want/need to take full advantage of my media. Many devices claim to have Atmos support but what they do not tell you is that this is almost always for the Dolby Digital Plus (5.1 lossy compression) version of Atmos which is what most of the streaming services like Netflix and Prime use. Most of my media uses the full version of Atmos based on the lossless TRUEHD format. On top of that little detail, it supports many other important formats like Dolby Vision (The current best HDR standard in my opinion) and other handy featires like the AI upscaling whoch is surprisingly good. My one complaint is that since this has not seen a hardware revision in some time, it doesn't support the newest codecs like AV1 which is a bit of a bummer, especially consider this thing almost never goes on sale and when it does it isnt a very big discount. That being said, the performance is snappy and I have no complaints about the device feeling old or "showing its age" in any way. Pros: -Unbeatable Audio/Video format support -Good performance and pleasant to use -AI Upscaling -Ethernet port -Premium feel all around -Backlit remote -Actively gets updates from Nvidia Cons: -No AV1 support -Expensive -No vertical stand included -Sometimes difficult getting it to.stay where you want when lots of cords are plugged in

I have been using other streaming devices and since upgraded to an Atmos setup, have been looking at devices that support Atmos as well as 4K on as many streaming services as possible. After reading lots of reviews and asking in numerous audio video groups, it was pretty obvious that the Nvidia was the way to go. I will say, I had an extremely difficult time spending $200 on a streaming device, when can get streaming devices for a tenth the price and also most TV's and bluray players come with streaming abilities but I purchased one with little expectations and was fully expecting to end up returning, due to lack of value! Boy was I wrong! This device is amazing! Not only can you stream a ton more 4k and atmos content, but the regular content loads faster, smoother and overall better quality. The Ai up stalling is amazing! I do not have a plex server up and running yet, but from reviews does a great job running plex server as well. I am super impressed by the features and improvement over the several other, more budget friendly streaming devices I own. I wish I hadn't been stubborn and held off on purchasing an Nvidia to begin with! I hooked up my sons PS4 controller just to mess with the gaming capabilies and wow, I am very impressed! I am by no means a gamer and I personally won't use it for that, but my son has been playing some of the free games Nvidia games section, which he loves. Has all the popular streaming services available to add that I can think of and has done a great job with all I have! It is a lot smaller than I always pictured it. It is small! Remote, but does the job well! It is cool to have Backlot buttons whenever you pick up the remote too! Can easily set up to where remote will change volume of audio receiver or TV as opposed to the outgoing volume of unit itself. Also the unit does have voice control, which is really cool. Also compatible with smart home integration, which I personally use Alexa in the theater room and works well! Overall, I absolutely love this device and despite what I thought was a ridiculously high price, now that I own it, I can 100% see the value!

This is a very good streaming device, Apple 4K is better for streaming only because it has more channels/apps. Dolby fission and Dolby Atmos was a bit easier with the Nvidia, But maybe that was because I had figured it out earlier with Apple 4K and the correct cables. Also Nvidia gives you more tweaks to adjust your home theater just right and I do like it’s enhance picture AI for content less than 4K. But nothing beats this if you want to game on your big screen tv. I am an old pc gamer that played games like half life2. With Nvidia shield I was able to connect to my old steam account and have be enjoying those games all over again but now on my 75” tv with a great sound system. I am glad I bought the shield.

The Shield TV has always been one of, if not the best streaming boxes on the market. After trying pretty much every other leading streamer (and other lesser known products), I keep coming back to the Shield. The Android TV UI is fast and fluid and easy, app support is great, expandable storage, built in Plex server, it can even function as a SmartThings hub, Bluetooth game controllers can be added and there's a decent number of native Android games that can be played on your TV, heck they even include free game streaming for a handful of AAA titles, or you can stream to your TV using Steam Link. All without skipping a beat. I love this little thing. This latest hardware revision just improves on an already fantastic device. The new remote is much more comfortable to use and far more functional, the AI Upscaling is absolutely *not* a gimmick and is not just a sharpening layer (makes a noticeable difference, 1080p streams look amazing), and the increase in processing power just makes the UI buttery smooth and the device ultra responsive. Pair it with a Samsung T5 USB3 SSD if you want to expand the storage, and this thing flies. This thing is great. If you're looking for a powerful performant 4k streaming device, you will not be disappointed. The ONLY complaint I have is that it seems to be a little finicky with USB flash storage if you're going to set it up as Adoptable Storage (using Flash storage as they system's storage for apps and such). I went through a handful of highly rated, very fast drives (Patriot, Samsung, Kingston) with the system reporting the device was slow (it thinks it's not USB3 and it runs like a USB2 device), or it causing lag when waking from sleep, navigating menus, or opening apps. I eventually caved and went with one of the officially supported SanDisk drives Nvidia lists, and didn't have any issues. I did however want more storage space on the device than 64/128GB. I purchased an external Samsung T5 USB3 SSD, and holy moly, this thing SCREAMS now. MUCH faster than flash storage. Highly recommended.

I've tried many streaming devices and there is no comparison. It has a very snappy processor. It performs video upscaling , supports most of the current audio formats for surround sound and is very easy to setup. The remote control interaction with the device is also very smooth. I had an Android box and the remote was very bad. It needed to be pointed directly at the box and was still horrible. I also owned a Fire stick and had buffering issues and also the horrible remote. This device works flawlessly. You can also game on this using the included remote or by purchasing a gaming remote sold separately. If I had to say something negative it would be about the Netflix button. This is located at the bottom of the remote and can sometimes get pushed accidentally but it can be disabled if it becomes a problem. I own both a pro model and a regular Shield tv. If your going to stream TV this is your device.

These are the Best ,, I have had and used Roku up to and including 4K model, Firestick , the same,, these are the Bomb ,, super fast easy to ,,, add apps to,,, after using the Shield, no other device that i have can come close to matching the speed and quality , and the Remote feals great and easy to use in the dark ,, it even lights up the buttons for you when you move it,,really nice,,,more Expencive,,yes by quite a bit,, worth it,,, Every Bit,,, This is my Theater room I have the Shield in ,, Still a work in Process ,, but its getting there ,,

Still the same great performance as previous models. The remote is very much improved over the old one. (No more abrupt volume changes due to control placement.) And no more button cell batteries. This bad boy takes AAA. It does not come with a game controller, but the old ones are still compatible. My external hard drive (SanDisk Extreme SSD 250 GB) is compatible,but it made me reformat it. There is a noticeable increase in processing speed as far as multitasking is concerned. Unless A1 video upscaling, Dolby, and new remote design are deal breakers, the older models will due just fine.

I’ve was a advent for the Amazon TV Sticks. But I heard about Nvidia and boy am I happy I bought the Pro Shield. I went with the Pro Shield because of the more storage it had over the regular shield. The system is about a little bigger than a deck of cards. The layout is very simple and easy to setup. It’s heavy invested with voice controls on Google. You can add your current subscriptions like Netflix, YouTube, etc It does provide 4K support for those services that provide it. The remote has a touch sensitive light feedback on it so you can use and see it in the dark. It’s a very good feature to have on remotes. Overall, I want to go with Nvidia all throughout the house. The only thing is I wish they weren’t as expensive compared to current Android TV competition.

if you are looking for a streaming device which checks all boxes from Apps to Sound and Video codecs this is box to get. I do not use it for gaming so can't comment much on it. Setting up is easy, it is fast to setup, it is also easy to setup with harmony remote, PQ settings are excellent, supports all High resolution audio formats. I have connected it to LG CX 77 OLED. highly recommended, price might push many buyers away. I have Apple TV and Amazon fire stick connected to other TVs, I think Apple TV is the best and Nvidia shield is 2nd. Amazon fire stick is best for price. Roku Ultra is good but does not support DV which is not good for me as my TV supports DV and all ATV+ content support DV also.

I've had this for 8 months now. Great streaming for non-apple users, but if you are buying this for the purpose of playing games, I'd say look towards the Steam Deck and the impending SteamOS 3 release instead. First: Streaming. The streaming tools on this are awesome. The support for Dolby Vision is rare to find on many other devices if you're running through plex, and it is for all intents and purposes an android device with all the joys and pains that brings. I've enjoyed the experience overall. This is perhaps the best device you can buy for Plex streaming. If all you want is simple access to your Netflix/Hulu/Disney+, I'd go for something cheaper though. The remote is pretty comfortable despite it's weird shape, and although it definitely stops it from rolling, I don't think it truly helps with any real couch cushion wedging, in fact I think it might give it an easier time. The backlight on the remote is a really nice touch though, and something that I think a lot of other devices could learn from. For Gaming: This thing presented the potential silver bullet to my home gaming setup. I have a PS4 and a Switch, but it feels like a waste to buy a game on either for double or sometimes triple the cost to get that same game on steam. I would love to say that this did it, but it unfortunately did not. Firstly: Graphics cards. The hardware acceleration relies on NVENC on your graphics card, which means immediately AMD is out of the picture -- obvious enough, this is an NVidia product. However, the added caveat is that this feature is not turned on unless you use NVidia's official game streaming app, and that is limited to a number of games that are 'Nvidia approved'. Thankfully, there is a community-made tool called Moonlight that lets you stream your games straight from Steam -- boom, problem solved. Right? Not exactly. The problems that the Nvidia Shield has for game streaming are the same problems that PC gaming has struggled with for a long time -- a lot of troubleshooting between devices. I can even deal with that, it's not their fault, but what I can't put up with is the total pitfalls they make in user experience. The technical points are perfect -- the technology is quite frankly shockingly good. However, the most basic UX experiences have been shirked, here's a few highlights: Controllers won't auto-shutoff when you connect them. You can leave a PS4 controller on all night and run down it's battery completely. Steam is smart enough now to have controller mappings for all of the many brands of controllers, but using Moonlight or Nvidia Games streaming wraps it with an XInput wrapper, so all devices appear to be an Xbox controller. This used to be crucial to compatibility, but these days it just makes it kind of a headache sometimes when stuff doesn't get mapped right. The Steam Link app CAN map the controllers correctly (and work with a Steam Controller if you happen to have one of those), but it doesn't get access to the "secret sauce". Therefore, the quality is lower, and it caps at 1080p. If you have a multi-monitor setup, sometimes it can pick the wrong one. No problem, go shut it off, it works. If you just close the application and get up and walk away, it won't shut down the streaming. When streaming, NVidia hijacks your sound, and won't let you change it until you close. All-in-all, it is close. Annoyingly close. I can see the ideal of PC game streaming in my house so near, but they fumble it on some total basics so badly it makes it kind of an awful experience. For my part, I'm waiting for my Steam Deck to arrive. I think that with it's improved controller support, and it's ability to run some games locally, it will be the 'bridge' between the living room and my office I've been looking for.

This is my 2nd Shield for my house. My other one is about a year or so old. The redesigned remote is awesome compared to the old flat one. As far as capabilities w/ this box go it is the 1 and only needed for your house. With the Android platform Nvidia has created a powerful device that's fast thanks to the Tegra processor! The 4K, Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos are superior features to have. Dolby Atmos is unreal if you happen to have a Atmos surround sound setup. My media is a 5.2.4 system which is where I use the Shield. Whether you're running a Plex server, streaming off any of the services like Netflix or Amazon this is the device to do it with! Highly recommend as it won't freeze up and need repeated reboots like you do with the cheap equipment like Firesticks

Extremely glad I bought this. The user experience is exponentially better than using my Samsung Q60’s built in software. Most importantly, NO ADS. Also there’s twitch since it’s android tv and my Samsung doesn’t have it available for some reason. There could be other apps that are available on Android that aren’t on Samsung that I don’t use too. There is a lot of customization to get the apps you use to where you can easily access them. Very easy to remove apps or recommendations you don’t want to see from the home screen. CEC lets you control your tv (such as on/off and volume) with the shield remote and the shield with the tv remote. At least with my tv. You can use the tv remote to navigate apps and go back. The only function that I haven’t found is going back to the shield home with a dedicated button on my tv remote. But pressing the back button repeatedly gets you there with just a little more effort. The shield remote is good but I wish the volume button was as easily found as on my Samsung remote. It is backlit but I like using my remote without looking at it. This is also why I find myself switching between the tv and shield remote sometimes. AI enhancing is definitely cool if you stream 1080p on your 4K tv. You definitely notice when you enhance it. Although, I believe the video must be the same aspect ratio as the tv for AI enhancing to work. I believe 16:9. Otherwise, it says “unsupported resolution.” Like for Avatar the last air bender :( Linus tech tips has a good YouTube video on it.

Have been using this for a few months and this has essentially replaced the 4K Fire TV stick that we still have connected to our main TV. Setup is very easy if you have an android device. It copies your existing user information. The device is perfect for those who want more advanced features (like connecting hard drives/Kodi) and don’t mind tweaking settings. Streaming services work great (4K/Atmos). The remote control works great with my TV/Reciever. It’s pricey, but worth it. A great option instead of using a pc/laptop as part of your home theater. The subreddit SheildAndroidTV is a great resource too.

NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro: A Premium Entertainment Hub The NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro continues to set the standard for high-performance streaming media players, offering a comprehensive suite of features tailored to both casual users and enthusiasts alike. Design and Build Quality: Crafted with a sleek and minimalist design, the SHIELD Android TV Pro seamlessly blends into any entertainment setup. Its compact form factor belies the powerful hardware within, ensuring it doesn't dominate your living room aesthetic. Performance: Equipped with NVIDIA's Tegra X1+ processor and 3 GB of RAM, the SHIELD Android TV Pro delivers exceptional performance across a wide range of applications and use cases. Whether you're streaming 4K HDR content, gaming, or multitasking between apps, the device remains responsive and lag-free. Content and Streaming Capabilities: As a certified Android TV device, the SHIELD Android TV Pro provides access to a vast array of streaming services, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and more. With support for 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, users can enjoy immersive multimedia experiences like never before. Furthermore, the inclusion of Google Assistant enables voice control for effortless navigation and content discovery. GeForce NOW Integration: One of the standout features of the SHIELD Android TV Pro is its seamless integration with GeForce NOW, NVIDIA's cloud gaming service. With access to a vast library of AAA titles, users can enjoy console-quality gaming experiences without the need for expensive hardware. Coupled with support for Bluetooth controllers and peripherals, the SHIELD Android TV Pro truly blurs the line between traditional streaming media players and dedicated gaming consoles. Connectivity and Expansion Options: In terms of connectivity, the SHIELD Android TV Pro offers a comprehensive array of options, including HDMI 2.0b, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, and dual-band Wi-Fi. Additionally, the device features expandable storage via microSD card, allowing users to augment the 16 GB of onboard storage to suit their needs. Dislikes: The remote control could be better, and I wish they would update the chip. Conclusion: In conclusion, the NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro stands as a testament to NVIDIA's commitment to innovation and excellence in the realm of home entertainment. With its powerful hardware, extensive feature set, and seamless integration with popular streaming services and gaming platforms, the SHIELD Android TV Pro is an indispensable addition to any home theater setup.

This box is fast, has a clean and simple interface, and has all the channels you’d expect. On the technical side it works completely seamlessly with my Denon receiver and Samsung TV, the remote controls the power and volume perfectly. Im used to digging in settings to get thins to work, but the Shield Pro just worked so easily, with only basic settings adjustments. I paired a DualShock 4 and have been loving the game streaming capabilities, and I can link up to my PC in the other room. I’ve had several Apple TV’s, Roku ultra, chromecast - the Shield TV is by far the best I’ve used. I’ll be sticking with Nvidia as long as they make these.

I have owned at least a dozen different devices for playing back my digital media since around 2008. I started by ripping my DVDs so my kids couldn't damage the originals. Also playing back home videos from devices back to my early cell phone (shutters). But every device I ran it against there were always compatibility issues. Having to recompress, reconvert videos became a chore until I discovered KODI. The original Nvidia Shield came preinstalled with KODI and it is wonderful if you have your own digital movie collection. There is really no format or compression that I have come across this will not play. In addition to this you can also use this device as a PLEX server, which basically does about the same but transcodes these video files for playback remotely, something the average streaming box cannot do. I do have issues with PLEX in it's overall compatibility but natively streaming files, combined with the Nvidia Shield it does the job. On top of that the Nvidia Shield is THE most powerful set top streaming device meaning it will be quick and responsive now, but not be outdated any time soon. In fact, the original Nvidia Shield is still updated and works very well still today. It also works great as a Steam box for streaming content from a local gaming PC. And the Tegra X1+ chip inside means that it will handle any compatible game you throw at it (so long as you have a wired or wireless game controller). It also supports the Nvidia game streaming service where you can stream PC quality games remotely from Nvidia's servers should you have the bandwidth available. So the question becomes why buy this, over say on older Nvidia Shield? The answer, this box has a little more processing power and can upconvert 720p, and 1080p content to look more like 4K content on the fly, and it actually works well. On top of that this new model supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos which were not supported before as they are a hardware upgrade vs software alone. And this Pro model basically also has extra USB over the cylinder model which are helpful if you need it for a USB hard drive or other device. So if 1080p is good enough for you and or you don't care about Dolby Atmos or Vision then look into the old player, but not too much as this model is priced really well. I have been using this box since it's release daily and love it. The new remote is also a cool feature, that with the accompanying app, you can make the remote sound if lost in the couch (something that happened frequently with the older remote's very thin design). All around I can't say enough good things about this device in a single online review. If you are wanting to stream content to a TV, no television purchase is complete without an Nvidia Shield to go alongside it, period.

"Ferrari of streaming".. thats what best buy associate reffered to it. My roku couldn't handle 4k ultra hd movies most of which are bd remux. I'm talking files 50gb-90gb with bitrate ranging from 70mbps-90mbps. Buffering was a big issue. This thing streams so smooth. It supports dolby vision and dolby atmos so you'll really appreciate the 4k picture and sound quality as long as you have proper media and hardware. And make sure to turn on the 'HDR+ Mode' on your tv. When 'HDR+ Mode' was off I was getting dark or washed out video. I'm glad I bought this.

The absolute best set-top box you can buy faster than the Roku with more app support and also faster than Apple 4K TV remote control works great for controlling basic functions and you can use Google Assistant for the rest Nvidia has been solid on updating this product and even last gens Nvidia Shield with security update and features Dolby Vision support and the 4K AI upscaling makes 1080p content look amazing even on a 85 inch Sony if you have a Google account set up takes less than 5 minutes

The nvidia shield is a great streaming device capable of being a good gaming machine as well. The shield comes stock with Android tv and geforce now. You can also download emulators and various cloud gaming platforms (geforce now, stadia (side load), gamepass (side load), shadow, etc). You can also stream gaming from your pc if you have a nvidia graphics card. Beware if you are looking to use this as a gaming machine, multi-player is dependent on in-game settings. The shield does not recognize 2 separate controllers automatically like what any other $50 dongle can. You also can use the $200 version of the shield as a media server via plex. The nvidia shield does support AI upscale to 4k. It looks great and can save data by only streaming 1080p and upscale to 4k. So stands the question, is it worth the extra money? Cheaper dongles such as the chromecast with google tv have the ability to do majority of what the nvidia shield does. Although, you will not: be able to stream your pc games to the TV, use plex as a media server, have 4k upscale and lack of storage on a cheaper device. It really depends on what you want most out of your streaming box. Do you care about the added additions compared to other devices? I give this device a rating of 3.5 out of 5. Although this device has a lot of up sides to it; the average consumer may not care about the additional features compared to dongles and may want to save that extra $100-$150. This is where you decide what is best for your wants and needs.