NvidiaShield TV 4K HDR Ready Media Streamer Built-in Chromecast 4K Ultra

This thingy is best of class - period. Even better than that, the after care is possibly the worlds best - others need to take note of nVidia.I bought this 2019 PRO model after my AMZN MAX HD failed. And I'm sooo happy that the AMZN MAX HD failed.6 years after the latest nVidia model launch - this device received an upgrade from nVidia in Febraury 2025 ... SIX YEARS AFTER-CARE - WTAH?! Truly epic manufacturer.I have plenty of choice running, BBC, NetFlix, Prime, Channel 5, Tubi, Twitch, YouTube, and much more. However, Channel 4 need to get it together as I am now watching them less (though I probably could add VirginGo to this device, hmm).This device is very fast, it multitasks so I can switch between running processes. The remote is sturdy and good but the Netflix button is annoying so I might open it up and disable that button given that the sw doesn't allow it to be disabled and it's way too easy to accidentally press (edit: fixed by buying one these cases... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08DFPHMMN).The realtime FHD to UHD AI scaling is actually pretty good, I totally expected it to be poop, but nope, it works and I don't turn it off anymore. I am still to look into the nVidia gaming section (plenty of free games in there).I brought this to the states and used it there securely connected back to my home UK network flawlessly over WireGuard.The wonderful thing here is that nVidia are so big, that they probably run this division as a loss leader compared to their other departments, and unlike G00gle, nVidia have kept this product going, moreover, they maintain it! Team nVidia, you rock, please make more stuff!

For many, the idea of spending nearly two hundred pounds on a streaming box when you can get an excellent Fire 4k stick or Roku for much cheaper doesn't make sense. But this is one of those bits of kit that the cognoscenti (who I don't claim to be a part of) know is a great purchase. I've gone from the 4k Fire Stick, to the 4k Fire Cube to this and am happy I made the switch. The first thing against the Fire devices is how many remote controls I've gone through - they seem to fail at an alarming rate and when the latest stopped working, I thought I'd try the fabled Nvidia Shield Pro. So what makes it so good?First of all, it's a sleek looking box that has two USB 3.0 connections and immediately recognised my hard drive - it didn't need any formatting or software and just worked. Set up was very easy as was the downloading of apps - the one thing I would say is that the Android store isn't full and there are quite a few missing. That said, the box is easy to side-load with apps and these worked immediately (there's some very good tutorials explaining how to do this). I set up Plex immediately and, again relying on tutorials, cracked this excellent bit of software quickly. I was soon using the Shield as a network device for my media and was very happy with the speed and response. The Toblerone shaped remote is surprisingly ergonomic and feels good in the hand - Mrs Pugh immediately noticed how responsive it was.The biggest selling point for me, apart from the freedom regarding apps and settings, was the AI-picture enhancer. I could write a long article on this, but others go into it with much more knowledge so I will not go overboard. Needless to say, the 4k enhancer is superb and among the best bits of image processing I've ever seen. Other processing software items tend to over-emphasise pseudo-HDR, meaning that older films get this strange, bright, noisy picture that is trying to look modern. As I have an OLED, this look especially bad and as I am evangelical about deep black levels, having this fake, LED wannabe brightness has never impressed me. So when Nvidia claim that this can enhance 1080p to 4k, I was dubious. However, I was VERY impressed! I tried it on films where dark scenes have sudden bursts of light, 'Blade Runner', 'Aliens' and the like', and the result was superb. My wife's K-Dramas have never looked better with detail that look native; it really did wow me with how it enhanced so many different kinds of pictures. That, in itself, makes it worth investment. However, if you are a gamer, there is also the Nvidia App which apparently allows you to play higher end games on it - that gives some idea of the processing power it has. I thought long and hard about buying this, but I'm so glad I spent the cash - it's added a new dimension to the viewing of films and television and even the sound processing is a big step up.

I've owned a few Android TV media players, all based around the MX box design and specifications. They did the job bought for but nothing spectacular. I decided to upgrade as my old MX boxes couldn't be updated to the next version of Android, and after researching the different makes on the market, I decided on the Nvidia Shield. I've had it over a week now, and I have to say, I'm totally blown away by this product. Its so superior to anything I've ever owned. I have a Philips Android TV and the Nvidia blows this out of the water!I have researched the Shield via YouTube so had a good idea what was required when unboxing. First off, ease of setting up. Virtually worked straight out of the box, just needed one update. Next, the picture settings. I used the max AI settings which promised upscaling to 4K. Then signed into Google, downloaded the apps I wanted from the Play Store. Signed into Disney and clicked on a Star Wars movie. WOW! The picture and sound quality was totally breathtaking! Crystal clear picture. I am yet to dabble with Dolby Atmos.Its been a week now, and I honestly haven't anything bad to say about the Nvidia Shield. Its beyond what I expected as an upgrade to my old and tired MX boxes. I've even been able to sideload some apps I wanted and these are working perfectly. The only negative I can think of is that there is no apps for All4 and Britbox. A bit of a let down, but the Shield is primarily for my own media TV app and Disney, so no problem with the missing two apps.To finish, the Nvidia Shield is well worth the extra cash and for me, totally superior to anything else on the market at the moment. I'm going to purchase another one for the bedroom, I'm that satisfied with it.PS: So many bad reviews regarding the Nvidia Shield and using media apps like Netflix and Ipeeteevee via it, most stating they experience buffering, freezing etc . I bet you a chocolate bar, the majority who experience this use their Shield wirelessly. A wired device is your best friend when streaming. Wireless, regardless of the speed of your internet coming into your house can be utter pants if you have multiple wireless devices using your router at the same time. Wired is best for streaming!