The old shield was pretty good, so I can see this being REALLY good if they made solid improvements. I didn’t like the design of the remote a ton though.
@@bakalarjeff this seems targeted more for new users than existing shield owners. Honestly I'm gonna wait until they release a model that supports 8k and hdmi 2.1
@@bobbyright2010 i own a shield and before that i was considering the others bcuz of price..im sooo happy i paid extra. Shield company is like no other and the shield is class A and thats why none can be better even when they try hard
because someone had a gun to your head to make this comparison? the shield is a gaming device by a video card manufacturer. the appletv is a media consumption device by a company with an interconnected ecosystem. lets see you set up a shield and i set up an apple tv with every subscription service. i'll be done in 30 seconds, you'll be on your phone trying to log into websites and typing in codes. I'll be enjoying PLEX's newest UI improvements and features and you'll be side-loading betas, I'll be screen sharing from my phone and laptop with one tap and you'll be searching for the best android lag fest to make miracast work. please. stay in reality.
If Nvidia is better than the ATV 4K, how come it doesn't stream the Spectrum TV app correctly? It has to be side loaded and streams in portrait mode, not full screen. I might've given it a try if it could. Probably part of it is the exclusive deal Spectrum has with Apple and Roku. You'd think such a powerful device like the Nvidia Shield would add the app on the play store and make it work.
@@greghull3189 because if you have the Shield, you wouldn't need Spectrum TV. There's so many other/better options. Apple TV is a complete embarrassment.
I do have the shield Pro the 2017 I love it and I’m about to upgrade to put this other shield on another TV . Thank you for the review of the new shield
@@MZhris .. Some Apps don't run correctly off of external storage. A combination of Developers errors and consumer buying (not understanding) slow storage media.
I have the original shield with 16gb storage. After trial and error integrating a 128gb sd card and failing miserably i bought a 500gb ssd and its been fine ever since. Integrated storage was a godsend back then
@@gstyle40 .. Agreed and my reasoning for the larger storage sizes is the Nvidia Shield is a gaming platform as much as a streaming platform. People also are using it as a Plex server.
Still running the 2015 SHIELD "pro (500GB)" , not worth it to upgrade as my TV is 1080p ;p but although some updates have been rough, most of the time it's a solid, fantastic device and it has so much more value than any tech device I ever bought.
Firesticks are for kids bro. I have had every version of fire everything and still use some of them, but whrn i sit down in front of the big screen, u best believe the shield is on that bad boy
I tried ecery single streaming device except the latest shield but now im tired of my apple tv 4k since the introduction of the maching frame rate fonction on it , returning to menus from a netflix movie is popping up a disturbing black screen flash and I cannot stand it anymore, I tried the new google tv but my tv provider app is glitchy on it specially the news channel where I can see stuttering and I find the device not optimized enought compared to the fire tv 4k ! But those 2 devices are not very fast compared to my apple tv let just hope the new shield will not disappoint!
Is it worth the upgrade from the older more expensive 4K shield with the remote and controller? Or can I just buy the new shield remote and use it with my current one
So the UI is the same?? Does the RAM difference on the Pro help when streaming movies? I got the Shield TV yesterday and I'm really happy but Idk if it's worth returning and opting for the Pro version... I don't game but I like having that extra option just in case I want to show off to guests :p
That extra gig of ram is mostly for gaming and being a Plex server. I have the pro and from what I here their is not much of a difference from loading apps. Also the pro runs 64 bit Android and the regular runs 32 bit so some high end emulating won't run on the regular.
"Or maybe you're crazy and you're using one that's built into your smart TV?" What a stupid statement! Yes, I use Android TV OS on my Philips TV and it's just super great!
I could be wrong, but i thought he meant using basic tv apps on a smart tv. Those are much more widespread to my knowledge than tvs with built in os are. And those apps suck lol
I have the first generation Shield and other than the 4K upscaling I don't see much of a reason to upgrade. While I love that you can expand the storage of the shield, I would have liked to see larger internal storage with these newer models. I'm also not a fan of the design of the new remote, but thankfully Nvidia recently updated their Shield TV app. This is still hands down the best Android TV player.
Own "a" shield? I have 5 of them... even have one installed in my car. My biggest issue is with Android TV. Google needs to get their act together as there are tons of their own apps that does not work with Android TV such as Google Photos, Google Drive and Google Maps.
@@livewallberg While Chromecast is an option for many things Google related such as RUclips, Google Music, Google Movies and RUclips TV just to name a few that are already on Android TV.. Not everyone wants to use their phone for everything. :) Regarding Google Maps... Lets say you are sitting in front of your tv and you and your partner are hungry. You could ask Google to show you the closest Chinese restaurant, view their menu, read their reviews and send the directions to your phone. Or say you're planning a vacation.. Wouldn't it be amazing to go anywhere in the world by launching Street View from your couch so you can see a place such as the Bahamas before booking the trip. Basically the same things you can do now on your phone but on your tv.
extremely well. I have a Plex media server running with 16TB of movies over my home LAN. Two shields connect to it to play 1080 and 4K bluray rips from the server.
Eazy peazy. As long as u arent trying to do something dumb like plugging an sd card into usb and trying to play large files u will be fine. Ssd would be thr way to go here, but sd cards are just too slow....at least they used to be
CNET, i have some mkv shows and movies on my computer, i know that by nvidia i can put in an external hd and plug in usb, but on apple tv can i play them? since there is no usb input?
Yes, many Amazon FireTV apps will run on the Nvidia Shield if you sideload it. You might need to install the Amazon Appstore (sideload) to make it work. I did this with the Hulu app before Hulu released an upgraded Hulu app. I backed it up from the FireTV and installed it on the shield and worked fine.
@@KetoCulina I asked the guy from the Modern Dad RUclips channel. He said that if the soundbar connected to the TV supports HDMI-CEC, then yes. Mine is connected to my TV via optical, so I'm out of luck.
Apple TV picture quality and colour chroma will blow the Nvidia out of the water. I have both and love the Apple TV so much. I have an android phone btw…
i hated that first remote so bad that duck tape the volume because i would accidentally lower the volume. so annoying in the middle of the controller. they need to do the same with gaming controller and get rid of that stupid volume in the center of the controller. but i will be buying this new shield tv 👌
I definitely agree with everyone the Shield tv is the best media. This is my second Shield tv and I bought the Tube version and I definitely I agree with the video, you need to see it to believe it the Ai enhance is incredible.
@@JuanKuzov Honestly agree. The cpu was never a bottleneck for me, so the "up to" 25% increase is not a good selling point for owners of the older version. Also I have no idea how good that up-scaling thing is, it might just be a gimmick.
Just ordered. I've been using an older version for a few years and it's been pretty decent. The old remote is too easy to lose, and theres issues all the time with interfacing with my games due to my 1440 ultrawide at my desktop, but 4k tv in the living room. Hoping this is a solid upgrade!
I doubt itll be an apple tv killer. Apple fans are rabid loyal no matter how mediocre the product.... doesnt surprise me how a graphics card maker can get a pretty fluid OLED display functionality, lol
Why would you be crazy for using the one built into your smart TV? Are they typically bad? I have a Chromecast Ultra plugged into my LG Smart TV and always use the LG apps over my Chromecast if available because the videos always stream better via RUclips and Amazon Prime Video. Only time I use my Chromecast Ultra is if I hit the cast button and my TV isn't an option ie. HBO Go and WatchESPN
Nothing can touch the nvidia shield when it comes to a media streamer. I see people here comparing their computers to this. Different ballpark folks. I never use ANY built in smart operating systems on TVs these days- aside from built in Fire TVs. The only thing I think they missed out on here was an even smaller form factor with lower specs to entice those who normally buy fire sticks. One other point- The shield allows volume control of bluetooth devices. This is huge- no firetv new or old has this capability. Apple TV has this ability too as well as other android boxes, but not the firetv. It is android based so I wonder why Amazon has not included this yet.
Stream pc games with g force now, works as a ultimate retro console emulator.. play premium native android games, ai upscaling, expandability, chrome cast built in, works with alexa . It's gpu is the most powerful among all the tv box you can buy. But if you're not into gaming, then roku will be fine.
The Nvidia Shield cannot stream the Spectrum TV app correctly and that's a problem for thousands of Spectrum subscribers. It's not on the Google Playstore and has to be sideloaded too. When it is side- loaded, it streams in portrait mode. No, I'll stick with the Apple TV 4K and when the new ATV 6th generation rolls out with it's upgraded chip, it'll blow away the competition.
The choice of device always depends not only on the quality of the device, but the ecosystem you're wanting to invest and live in. Amazon Fire Stick, Apple TV, and Android TV all have their own advantages. Performance will not be enough to make a final decision when you end up sinking money in apps, movies, and other accessories.
But will it actually work, or will nvidia screw it up with their software and updates as they have continually proven to do so with the older gen shield? I will wait 6-10 months for them to sort out their own bugs.
I have an Apple TV 4 and all iPhone sand apple devices in the house. I really like this device but will it cause issues with my apple stuff. Don’t use airplay too often.
Smart TV apps rarely get (security) updates, and support for them from the app developers drops off quickly. Dev support for set top boxes is more frequent and lasts longer.
First off, can we please stop this nonsense about something being the (insert product here) killer. Competition is ALWAYS a good thing because it makes the products we buy better. Second, you already have a bias against Apple and I've seen some of your segments complaining about some of the dumbest things. Third, while theoretically they would be in competition because they are both streaming boxes they are not really in competition with each other. The typical person that is going to buy an Apple TV and the typical person that is going to by a Shield are generally NOT the same person. The person who is gong to look at the shield is generally going to cross shop with the new Roku box (not the stick) that just came out. The person who is going to buy the Apple TV is someone who is already heavy into the Apple ecosystem because if you already have an iPad, iPhone and a Mac the products already work with each other. While the Shield is a Google streaming box, it's not a Google product.
If you're happy with the quality you already receive without complaint, then no. But once you do upgrade, it might be more noticeable if you ever downgrade again.
@@MZhris I only watch Kodi, Netflix, RUclips, Spotify. Sometimes stream the game from my PC, wanted to use skype also on it but it doesnt support cam, well. So why should I use keyboard?
@@Marko-rq8yj a mini keyboard provides all the functionality of the remote, and more, for $5. For every app you listed there is a component where you might need to type (search, chat). Some native android versions of those apps are better than the android tv versions, in which case you'll need a proper trackpad. But sure, you are a substandard user.
Nvidia or apple tv 4k. For 4k pixel shift projector? I've never had Nvidia or apple tv. But my fire stick wont support disney plus. The 1080P upscale is intriguing. I know the apple is already a few years old now.
You can attach a hard drive or flash drive and have all the storage you need. I have one attached to my 2017 Shield TV for recording OTA TV and a couple of games.
Although the New Nvidia Shield Pro is Really Nice, My old Shield would link to Google Home and accept commands Like "Open Live Channels" The New Shield only takes those commands from the Remote, The google Home just thinks its a Dumb ChromeCast device. So losing that Ability to say "Hey google pause my video" to now I have to grab the remote with my dirty hands to pause is quite the fall back. IF any one has been able to get their new shield to work with Google Home please send me a reply and tell me what you had to do to get it to work. I have a ticket open with Google Hub peeps and also Nvidia hoping someone will shed light on this issue. Other than all that, the new Shield is Great Device wish the remote was more Flat.
I could say just sideload the FireTV copy of Apple TV+ app, but for only 8 shows on Apple TV+? I wouldn't go through that effort or any effort to watch Oprah TV. AppleTV+ might not survive two years
Apple TV + will get an android release sooner than later. Apple is no longer in the making an streaming box they’re official going all in to be the next Netflix time will tell
Rich Dollars I’d be happy to see an Android release but I’m not going to hold my breath! I wouldn’t bet against the Apple TV. It’s simple enough to upgrade as needed.
@@kenstephens2955 i could be wrong, but i think he said apple officially thru in the towel on boxes and are gonna challenge netflix instead. But unless they come up with more content, that too will fail
Begin from 2:14 3GB of ram and 16GB of internal storage for $200 bucks? Seriously? And this is suppose to for mobile gaming in a way? Do them not knowing that even mobile games nowadays are very hugh in size? I've installed a few games that each of them are 2GB and above in size. There are Chinese mobile RPGs that I'm currently playing are over 4GB with complete data downloaded.
The shield has always been the best
The Shield always was an AppleTV killer.
the shield what? what is even that?
lol, I cant believe his title. The apple tv has never been better than the Shield.
Apple TV has been dead for a while.
danteyoutu lol! exactly.
@@Poppi3579 who even bothers spending money on that Shield thing?
Dad: what's this?
Daughter: it's my toy; leave it there.
The old shield was pretty good, so I can see this being REALLY good if they made solid improvements. I didn’t like the design of the remote a ton though.
remote surprisingly feels good-- was super skeptical til I played around with it
Whats better then the old shield
@@bakalarjeff this seems targeted more for new users than existing shield owners. Honestly I'm gonna wait until they release a model that supports 8k and hdmi 2.1
I have the old Shield and it's still running like a champ.
Netflix button on the remote is so tacky!
I reprogrammed mine to be a mute button.
Apple tv wont even comes close to the first gen sheild tv.
This ain't a video game bud
ROGERDAT yeah, ok
I recently got my Nvidia shield like 2 months ago
Apple TV can't & has never been on Nvidia Shield's level.
Who do you know that owns an Nvidia shield. Come on dude, it’s either a Roku or a fire stick. (Hacked)
@@bobbyright2010 i own a shield and before that i was considering the others bcuz of price..im sooo happy i paid extra. Shield company is like no other and the shield is class A and thats why none can be better even when they try hard
@@bobbyright2010 I've had a shield for years. Most people can't appreciate the difference to pay more for a shield than they do for a fire stick.
because someone had a gun to your head to make this comparison? the shield is a gaming device by a video card manufacturer. the appletv is a media consumption device by a company with an interconnected ecosystem. lets see you set up a shield and i set up an apple tv with every subscription service. i'll be done in 30 seconds, you'll be on your phone trying to log into websites and typing in codes. I'll be enjoying PLEX's newest UI improvements and features and you'll be side-loading betas, I'll be screen sharing from my phone and laptop with one tap and you'll be searching for the best android lag fest to make miracast work. please. stay in reality.
Apple TV killer? That would imply that Apple TV is currently the best which is absolute nonsense.
That remote looks better than the previous one.
Apple was never on throne for Smart TVs imo, Shield set the bar high and Apple TV just dropped a mediocre device
If Nvidia is better than the ATV 4K, how come it doesn't stream the Spectrum TV app correctly? It has to be side loaded and streams in portrait mode, not full screen. I might've given it a try if it could. Probably part of it is the exclusive deal Spectrum has with Apple and Roku. You'd think such a powerful device like the Nvidia Shield would add the app on the play store and make it work.
@@greghull3189 because if you have the Shield, you wouldn't need Spectrum TV. There's so many other/better options. Apple TV is a complete embarrassment.
Why are we talking about Apple TV killer?? I wasn't aware that Apple TV is the benchmark for media players! Man, Apple fans are tiring...
Why am i crazy if i use a built in android tv?
Yeah. Guess what's built into my TV . . . a ROKU.
If you dont need a plex server the built in is fine.
@@livewallberg o ya that makes sense, i would like an always on device so i can use my plex server, although i probably won't use it that much
I do have the shield Pro the 2017 I love it and I’m about to upgrade to put this other shield on another TV . Thank you for the review of the new shield
The Nvidia Shield needs 64 GB just for Apps, ideally with an option for 64 GB + 1 TB out of the box. Yes obviously you can add external storage.
I agree, I don't understand why they sell models with such low space, internal out of the box ready storage is more convenient.
@@MZhris .. Some Apps don't run correctly off of external storage. A combination of Developers errors and consumer buying (not understanding) slow storage media.
@@DJaquithFL I didn't realise that, I have the 2017 pro model so don't have any external setup.
I have the original shield with 16gb storage. After trial and error integrating a 128gb sd card and failing miserably i bought a 500gb ssd and its been fine ever since. Integrated storage was a godsend back then
@@gstyle40 .. Agreed and my reasoning for the larger storage sizes is the Nvidia Shield is a gaming platform as much as a streaming platform. People also are using it as a Plex server.
Still running the 2015 SHIELD "pro (500GB)" , not worth it to upgrade as my TV is 1080p ;p but although some updates have been rough, most of the time it's a solid, fantastic device and it has so much more value than any tech device I ever bought.
This thing is espensive espicially that most people want to consume media which the amazon fire stick for example can easily do and its cheap
Firesticks are for kids bro. I have had every version of fire everything and still use some of them, but whrn i sit down in front of the big screen, u best believe the shield is on that bad boy
I tried ecery single streaming device except the latest shield but now im tired of my apple tv 4k since the introduction of the maching frame rate fonction on it , returning to menus from a netflix movie is popping up a disturbing black screen flash and I cannot stand it anymore, I tried the new google tv but my tv provider app is glitchy on it specially the news channel where I can see stuttering and I find the device not optimized enought compared to the fire tv 4k ! But those 2 devices are not very fast compared to my apple tv let just hope the new shield will not disappoint!
Have they fixed Atmos on Netflix now then?
Is it worth the upgrade from the older more expensive 4K shield with the remote and controller? Or can I just buy the new shield remote and use it with my current one
I've read on other sites that the new remote can be used with older Shield TVs but Nvidia hasn't started selling the remote separately yet.
My 2015 Shield is still going strong, but I wouldn't mind that remote - actual volume buttons and play/pause ftw!
You can buy the remote separately if you fancy one.
@@Roger101Watson Yeah they have it listed in the store but not in stock just yet
Same here brotha!
Isn't GeForce Now in beta and not available to the public? Why hasn't CNET not mentioned it?
Just ordered one and waiting for shipping to come in next week.
I have one for 4 years now and i think this update is totally worth it because i need another device anyway so grait timing
So the UI is the same?? Does the RAM difference on the Pro help when streaming movies? I got the Shield TV yesterday and I'm really happy but Idk if it's worth returning and opting for the Pro version... I don't game but I like having that extra option just in case I want to show off to guests :p
That extra gig of ram is mostly for gaming and being a Plex server. I have the pro and from what I here their is not much of a difference from loading apps. Also the pro runs 64 bit Android and the regular runs 32 bit so some high end emulating won't run on the regular.
"Or maybe you're crazy and you're using one that's built into your smart TV?"
What a stupid statement!
Yes, I use Android TV OS on my Philips TV and it's just super great!
I’m with you on this.
I could be wrong, but i thought he meant using basic tv apps on a smart tv. Those are much more widespread to my knowledge than tvs with built in os are. And those apps suck lol
I currently do have the 2017 Shield TV version. I am going to wait before I upgrade to this new version.
I have the first generation Shield and other than the 4K upscaling I don't see much of a reason to upgrade. While I love that you can expand the storage of the shield, I would have liked to see larger internal storage with these newer models. I'm also not a fan of the design of the new remote, but thankfully Nvidia recently updated their Shield TV app. This is still hands down the best Android TV player.
Own "a" shield? I have 5 of them... even have one installed in my car. My biggest issue is with Android TV. Google needs to get their act together as there are tons of their own apps that does not work with Android TV such as Google Photos, Google Drive and Google Maps.
They want you to use chromecast for Photos. Why would someone use google maps on his tv?
@@livewallberg because the Nvidia shied is Vers powerful
who wants a map on a tv? Who wants to give their home location to google?
@@livewallberg While Chromecast is an option for many things Google related such as RUclips, Google Music, Google Movies and RUclips TV just to name a few that are already on Android TV.. Not everyone wants to use their phone for everything. :) Regarding Google Maps... Lets say you are sitting in front of your tv and you and your partner are hungry. You could ask Google to show you the closest Chinese restaurant, view their menu, read their reviews and send the directions to your phone. Or say you're planning a vacation.. Wouldn't it be amazing to go anywhere in the world by launching Street View from your couch so you can see a place such as the Bahamas before booking the trip. Basically the same things you can do now on your phone but on your tv.
@@elcan6426 If you use Google Maps they already have your home location.
When did Apple TV become the gold standard? Lol. Dumb title
@@aoterou lol no it hasn't.
Because this is an average advertisement
@@robnadeau13 Ahh Yes it has. It's always been the one that supports the best Audio for enthusiasts.
aotero u I can’t emulate games on it I can do that on a shield and everything the Apple TV does
How is it crazy to use smart Tv features? Works perfect on my set.
i agree, you have got to be crazy to buy this when your tv works fine.
Definitely going to get this, so I can give my apple 4ktv to my niece or something
I'm considering replacing my Apple TV 4K with the Nvidia Shield TV Pro 4K. Did you actually do the same? How has the experience been?
How well does this play with media files stored on a hard drive either plugged into the pro by USB or streamed from a NAS device?
extremely well. I have a Plex media server running with 16TB of movies over my home LAN. Two shields connect to it to play 1080 and 4K bluray rips from the server.
Eazy peazy. As long as u arent trying to do something dumb like plugging an sd card into usb and trying to play large files u will be fine. Ssd would be thr way to go here, but sd cards are just too slow....at least they used to be
CNET, i have some mkv shows and movies on my computer, i know that by nvidia i can put in an external hd and plug in usb, but on apple tv can i play them? since there is no usb input?
Love my shield but they need to actually bother to make a real Att Now tv app for it
Blame crap Sky for that, not Nvidia.
Who cares about ATT Now. Get sling it’s better and cheaper.
Have you looked at the xda Nvidia shield tv forum? The ATT TV apk from the fire TV works really well.
Yes, many Amazon FireTV apps will run on the Nvidia Shield if you sideload it. You might need to install the Amazon Appstore (sideload) to make it work. I did this with the Hulu app before Hulu released an upgraded Hulu app. I backed it up from the FireTV and installed it on the shield and worked fine.
If that remote has the ability of controlling a soundbar volume levels, then it'll be an instant buy from me.
@@KetoCulina I asked the guy from the Modern Dad RUclips channel. He said that if the soundbar connected to the TV supports HDMI-CEC, then yes. Mine is connected to my TV via optical, so I'm out of luck.
Apple TV picture quality and colour chroma will blow the Nvidia out of the water. I have both and love the Apple TV so much. I have an android phone btw…
i hated that first remote so bad that duck tape the volume because i would accidentally lower the volume. so annoying in the middle of the controller. they need to do the same with gaming controller and get rid of that stupid volume in the center of the controller. but i will be buying this new shield tv 👌
You can disable the volume slider in the settings
If you already have a shield tv , there’s no need to replace it by the new one.
I definitely agree with everyone the Shield tv is the best media. This is my second Shield tv and I bought the Tube version and I definitely I agree with the video, you need to see it to believe it the Ai enhance is incredible.
Didn't the leak version have a built-in chromecast ultra or is that a different model?
All Nvidia Shields, from 2015 to these new 2018 have built-in Chromecast Ultra. It is part of the Android TV OS
so they made upscaling to show us how really old our favorite actors are
Is it that much of an upgrade to the 2017 version?
nope infact the basic model looks a downgrade
@@JuanKuzov Honestly agree. The cpu was never a bottleneck for me, so the "up to" 25% increase is not a good selling point for owners of the older version. Also I have no idea how good that up-scaling thing is, it might just be a gimmick.
I have the Shield PRO 2017 and is awesome and definitely will get the Nvidia Shield cylinder
Just ordered. I've been using an older version for a few years and it's been pretty decent. The old remote is too easy to lose, and theres issues all the time with interfacing with my games due to my 1440 ultrawide at my desktop, but 4k tv in the living room. Hoping this is a solid upgrade!
You literally upgraded for no reason...it’s just an over locked chip and new remote...
@@Agtsmirnoff Do you own a Shield?
@@ethanashby4305 Na he's a rockchip 3318 cheap android box kind of guy. 😁
Lol
@@Vancouver_Island_Guy lol. I figured he probably didnt. Due to the remote alone it's worth the upgrade.
Is the Shield a Roon endpoint?
I doubt itll be an apple tv killer. Apple fans are rabid loyal no matter how mediocre the product.... doesnt surprise me how a graphics card maker can get a pretty fluid OLED display functionality, lol
$150 is a rip-off for the tube model. WTF it’s the same chip that was used since 2015, now with less features and the same price?
What about game pad can u hook it for games ???
Why would you be crazy for using the one built into your smart TV? Are they typically bad? I have a Chromecast Ultra plugged into my LG Smart TV and always use the LG apps over my Chromecast if available because the videos always stream better via RUclips and Amazon Prime Video. Only time I use my Chromecast Ultra is if I hit the cast button and my TV isn't an option ie. HBO Go and WatchESPN
Wonder if it supports Ok Google with no controller present.
Meh, doesn't bother me, I use my phone for assistant, and the shield remote app has a Google assistant trigger.
Nothing can touch the nvidia shield when it comes to a media streamer. I see people here comparing their computers to this. Different ballpark folks. I never use ANY built in smart operating systems on TVs these days- aside from built in Fire TVs. The only thing I think they missed out on here was an even smaller form factor with lower specs to entice those who normally buy fire sticks. One other point- The shield allows volume control of bluetooth devices. This is huge- no firetv new or old has this capability. Apple TV has this ability too as well as other android boxes, but not the firetv. It is android based so I wonder why Amazon has not included this yet.
So no game controller included, thus making the Pro + controller £259.98, thats about $334.
Gavin O'Neill Xbox one s streams 4K, plays uhd blu rays, plays actual games, comes with a controller for $250
Aside from Plex, what do I get from the Shield if I already have Roku?
Stream pc games with g force now, works as a ultimate retro console emulator.. play premium native android games, ai upscaling, expandability, chrome cast built in, works with alexa . It's gpu is the most powerful among all the tv box you can buy. But if you're not into gaming, then roku will be fine.
If you could run volumio innit for a network music streamer, as an add on that would be great
Watching this on the streamer built into my tv. Crazy, huh?
...The last Shield TV was an Apple TV killer though
Cnet, this app Emby is disponible from shield tv oficial Google play?
The Nvidia Shield cannot stream the Spectrum TV app correctly and that's a problem for thousands of Spectrum subscribers. It's not on the Google Playstore and has to be sideloaded too. When it is side- loaded, it streams in portrait mode. No, I'll stick with the Apple TV 4K and when the new ATV 6th generation rolls out with it's upgraded chip, it'll blow away the competition.
So what's the difference the ram and storage?
xbox one with uhd disc, and ps4 with bluray and controleer price range.
The choice of device always depends not only on the quality of the device, but the ecosystem you're wanting to invest and live in. Amazon Fire Stick, Apple TV, and Android TV all have their own advantages. Performance will not be enough to make a final decision when you end up sinking money in apps, movies, and other accessories.
We are not crazy if our smartTV has Roku built in.
Lg OS is actually competent too
Does AI Enhanced require 4k TV or projector?
But will it actually work, or will nvidia screw it up with their software and updates as they have continually proven to do so with the older gen shield? I will wait 6-10 months for them to sort out their own bugs.
been using mine (2. gen model) for 2 years now
I highly recommend buying one instead of apple tv, you can save way more money and get more
How do you figure that you'd save more money?
I have an Apple TV 4 and all iPhone sand apple devices in the house. I really like this device but will it cause issues with my apple stuff. Don’t use airplay too often.
Wheres the controler? Do I have to pay for it now? and should I just go for a ps4 controler instead then?
No one has answered this on any review...can the new Shield match content and framerate down to an OS level like the Apple 4K?
Michael Mancusi of course
It has the most powerful gpu with all the tv boxes. It can stream pc games, 4k streaming is nothing on the shield.
I owned a shield and my child dumped and entire bottle of febreeze inside of it. My wallet has never been in so much danger as it is right now.
Is the child still alive
@@chadbrick67 I'll forward his obituary to you.
You can play Ps2 and wii games on it and everything what came before on consoles
What the power outlet voltage? I am taking abroad to countries with 220v.
It can be plug in to 220
Apple TV supports both Sling and ATT&TV now. Does Shield? Only one of these, as far as I can tell.
Nvidia cannot run vudu 4k uhd movie. But apple 4k smooth and good
Ummm shield killed apple tv YEARS AGOOOOOOO lol
0:04 I'm crazy i think.
What’s wrong with streaming from the built in apps in my smart tv?
Smart TV apps rarely get (security) updates, and support for them from the app developers drops off quickly. Dev support for set top boxes is more frequent and lasts longer.
First off, can we please stop this nonsense about something being the (insert product here) killer. Competition is ALWAYS a good thing because it makes the products we buy better. Second, you already have a bias against Apple and I've seen some of your segments complaining about some of the dumbest things. Third, while theoretically they would be in competition because they are both streaming boxes they are not really in competition with each other. The typical person that is going to buy an Apple TV and the typical person that is going to by a Shield are generally NOT the same person. The person who is gong to look at the shield is generally going to cross shop with the new Roku box (not the stick) that just came out. The person who is going to buy the Apple TV is someone who is already heavy into the Apple ecosystem because if you already have an iPad, iPhone and a Mac the products already work with each other. While the Shield is a Google streaming box, it's not a Google product.
Unless you like gaming this does nothing that would make me upgrade from my Apple TV 4K.
Is the upscaling stuff worth the upgrade
If you're happy with the quality you already receive without complaint, then no. But once you do upgrade, it might be more noticeable if you ever downgrade again.
Question is can I get the new remote and link it to my current shield?!
Yes
That tube version should be $80 max
Can I just buy the remote. I love my shield, but that old remote is not good.
I heard it will go on sale at a later date for around $30 for use with the previous Shield models.
Can the new remote be used with the current one?
Yes
Does it have the Apple TV app tho? 🤔
can you use Shield's 2017 remote to this new one? becouse I do not like how the new remote looks like :S
I have no idea why people even use the remote. Use a mini keyboard, works way better.
@@MZhris I only watch Kodi, Netflix, RUclips, Spotify. Sometimes stream the game from my PC, wanted to use skype also on it but it doesnt support cam, well. So why should I use keyboard?
@@Marko-rq8yj a mini keyboard provides all the functionality of the remote, and more, for $5. For every app you listed there is a component where you might need to type (search, chat). Some native android versions of those apps are better than the android tv versions, in which case you'll need a proper trackpad. But sure, you are a substandard user.
I don't see a great reason to upgrade from my existing shield at least for now. Also, apple who ?
Does it support hdr on RUclips?
Nvidia or apple tv 4k. For 4k pixel shift projector? I've never had Nvidia or apple tv. But my fire stick wont support disney plus. The 1080P upscale is intriguing. I know the apple is already a few years old now.
Nividia has allways ben the killer of Apple TV.
Good article. Even better he looks so high. I imagine him getting baked and making CNET videos.
Didn't the pass shield TV have 4 gigs of ram?
3gb of ram
What is apple TV ?
How about we get another sheild portable
16 GB storage won’t last long before getting full! 😱🤔😠
You can attach a hard drive or flash drive and have all the storage you need. I have one attached to my 2017 Shield TV for recording OTA TV and a couple of games.
I have 4TB hard disk attached to mine, plus a 16TB Nas drive over the network.
I attached a 500gb ssd via usb 3.0. Integrated storage ftw
Although the New Nvidia Shield Pro is Really Nice, My old Shield would link to Google Home and accept commands Like "Open Live Channels" The New Shield only takes those commands from the Remote, The google Home just thinks its a Dumb ChromeCast device. So losing that Ability to say "Hey google pause my video" to now I have to grab the remote with my dirty hands to pause is quite the fall back. IF any one has been able to get their new shield to work with Google Home please send me a reply and tell me what you had to do to get it to work. I have a ticket open with Google Hub peeps and also Nvidia hoping someone will shed light on this issue. Other than all that, the new Shield is Great Device wish the remote was more Flat.
what are the price points?
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apple tv killer? apple tv was never really alive to be killed
Apple products and their features are refined af.
Nobody can fail apple products.
They will keep selling as long as they keep making refined products.
Thanks for this! There's only 1 thing I need to know to go with the new Shield; will it run Apple TV+? With love, Ken
I could say just sideload the FireTV copy of Apple TV+ app, but for only 8 shows on Apple TV+? I wouldn't go through that effort or any effort to watch Oprah TV. AppleTV+ might not survive two years
Apple TV + will get an android release sooner than later. Apple is no longer in the making an streaming box they’re official going all in to be the next Netflix time will tell
Rich Dollars I’d be happy to see an Android release but I’m not going to hold my breath! I wouldn’t bet against the Apple TV. It’s simple enough to upgrade as needed.
@@kenstephens2955 i could be wrong, but i think he said apple officially thru in the towel on boxes and are gonna challenge netflix instead. But unless they come up with more content, that too will fail
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3GB of ram and 16GB of internal storage for $200 bucks? Seriously? And this is suppose to for mobile gaming in a way? Do them not knowing that even mobile games nowadays are very hugh in size?
I've installed a few games that each of them are 2GB and above in size.
There are Chinese mobile RPGs that I'm currently playing are over 4GB with complete data downloaded.
Chuck in a micro SD