Nvidia Shield TV (2019)

Excellent media features. GeForce Now game streaming is surprisingly responsive. AI upconversion works wonders with high-definition cartoons.

Expensive. AI upconversion doesn't do much for live video or animation lower than 1080p. No USB ports. Many features will only appeal to PC gamers.

Bottom Line: While its price and features will likely only appeal to certain gaming enthusiasts, the Nvidia Shield TV is one of the most impressive media streamers you can buy.

Subtle new form factor ; AI 4K picture upscaling technology ; Fast Tegra X1+ processing ; Great remote control ; Google Assistant and Alexa support ; Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos

Pricey for a media streamer when compared to Fire TV and Roku devices ; Needs Ethernet wired connection to work at its best

Nvidia has updated its Shield TV streamer with a more subtle-looking, more powerful model that ticks all the right boxes when it comes to making your TV smarter. Android TV has matured well over the years, while the new remote and AI upscaling feature...

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

Impressive performance and AI-powered 4K upscaling ; Top-notch remote with backlit buttons ; Convenient home screen with no distracting banner ads

Tube design is a bit awkward ; Setup takes some fine-tuning ; Android TV OS still lacks polish

In my review of the previous Nvidia Shield TV , I argued that its strength was in not catering to the lowest common denominator. Even if it wasn’t the most user-friendly or cost-effective streaming box, it allowed you do accomplish things that no other...

Best Android TV device ; 4K Dolby Vision & Atmos ; GeForce Now service ; Android TV receives updates ; Redesigned remote control

Almost same hardware, only 8GB storage ; No HDMI 2.1, AV1 ; Incomplete match functions ; YouTube not in HDR ; Price

Excellent game-streaming ; Quick rendering of UHD content ; Lots of great apps ; Attractive new design

AI upscaling doesn't add that much ; Somewhat expensive

From its ambitious AI upscaling to its surprisingly solid game streaming, the Shield TV is definitely aiming for a gaming/streaming audience rather than the everyday binge-watcher. But I think it provides just about everything those gamers and...

Believable claim as the best streamer;Google Assistant, Chromecast and Miracast;Could replace a media centre PC

Doesn't yet support YouTube HDR content;No Apple TV support (yet);The more tech-savvy you are, the more you will get out of it

Excellent media features. GeForce Now game streaming is surprisingly responsive. AI upconversion works wonders with high-definition cartoons.

Expensive. AI upconversion doesn't do much for live video or animation lower than 1080p. No USB ports. Many features will only appeal to PC gamers.

While its price and features will likely only appeal to certain gaming enthusiasts, the Nvidia Shield TV is one of the most impressive media streamers you can buy.