Customer Ratings & Reviews

Always used a amazon firestick for years. Been debating spending a lot extra for an upgrade. It was the best decision that i made the upscale feature make all of the difference. Picture quality is so much better. Also plenty of space to add more apps if you choose to do so.

It's the fastest out there, beats the Firestick and Roku for sheer speed and responsiveness. A few quirks though. Although it is currently endorsed by Google and the Playstore is the native source of apps, they will not allow the Chrome browser or any browser that allows the download of anything, including third party apps which is what the device was famous for. There are ways around this though The Shield does not come with an HDMI cable? You will have to buy one, make sure it is an up to date one that supports 60 hertz, 4k, HDR and Dolby Vision. Having said all this, if you have a 4k tv, and watch your stuff via the device, it has intellegent upscaling and sharpening. 720p and 1080p TV and films will look glorious, much more like true 4k than the TV is capable of. Some people would argue that this alone is worth the asking price, I would be one of them

I was blown away by how easy it is to run everything, I also run PLEX media service so it made it even better. I originally got it to stream games onto the large telly, but ended up using it more for the streaming services. It is quick, easy to use and innovative. I have used other streaming/android boxes but this one stands on its own.

Good product and easy to used and it was on sale too

What can I say other then this is my 2nd one i purchased for my house. My 1st one still works for the most part, the ethernet jack stopped working after a power surge, but wifi works perfectly fine. As I stream large 4k content (not Netflix 4k), the wifi can sometimes stutter, which is why i bought a new unit. These are arguably the best home streaming device available and if you don't live in the Apple environment this probably the best device out there. Have not had an issue with streaming content on this 2nd unit over ethernet and ease of use is why I'll keep buying Shields.

Have been a Cord Cutter since 2014 but don't know why I waited so long to finally grab an Nvidia Shield Pro (2019). It is blazing fast and I've had zero issues playing 4K media like Netflix and Amazon Prime and only utilizing WiFi connection at this time. Even 3 years later Nvidia is supporting this device with recent software updates. The simple Bluetooth remote gets firmware updates too. Worth every penny. Android TV based platform is really user friendly. Hint: look up Aptoide TV and once installed you can get other Apps that aren't on the Android TV version of Google Play.

I've had the 2017 Pro version since 2017 and loved that one. I used a Harmony remote control the 2017 Shield, TV, and receiver. I love Harmony too, but I began having issues with the TV and receiver not recognizing them due to timing. The remote for the 2019 model using HDMI-CEC allows me to control all three beautifully. One of my motivations for upgrading to the 2019 is the AI upscaling. It works great in most cases. In a few, the movie looks over detailed and a little pixellated. There is a button on the remote to toggle the upscaling. The first movie we watched was Monsters, Inc. and the detail added to the monsters was amazing.

It's the best move I've made in a long time the picture quality is amazing I should have gotten this one in 2019 when it first came out I didn't think it was that big of upgrade from the 2017 model that I have but it's like night and day between the two of them I would recommend this box to anyone it's absolutely! The best when it comes to streaming

* My Experience: Pros: - Comfortable Remote. - Fast Responsive Menu Interface Navigation. - Sleek, Small Design. - Nvidia & Android Games. (from Epic Library & Others) - 4K HDR & Dolby Atmos. - External HD Expansion. - Bluetooth (PS4/XBox One Controller Connectivity) Cons: - Nvidia Games Limited. - Game Controller Not Included. (You can use one you may have) - Update Sometimes Fails. Works After Restart. - Not a Big Deal but, No Factory Plastics or Peel-offs on the Contents. Comes Bare inside the Package. I actually thought the one I bought was opened and returned. - Piano Finish Part on Device Easily Scratches. Overall, The Best Streaming Device that's Not Apple! *

In my opinion as a cord cutter, the Nvidia Shield is the best streaming device you can get. It's easy to load apps onto and runs them smooth with no issues. This particular device is a replacement for my last one that worked flawlessly for over 10 years.

NVIDIA SHIELD PRO is an excellent product. It is such a tiny system that you can hold in the palm of your hands but pack a punch in performance and features. The entire system is smooth in execution with Google support and USB ports to extend your storage or to set up a server with Plex. The Shield supports most of the popular apps including Netflix, Hulu, Disney +, ESPN, VUDU, etc. The system has a quick and responsive interface and the Remote control has voice functionality so you can use your voice to pull up content. The unit is sleek and small and will fit in any entertainment center.

It's a very capable streaming box. It can render 4K videos with very high bitartrate without stuttering. I tested via an ethernet connection. I do not know the performance via WiFi. Apps are available via Google Play. But not all apps. Only Android TV compatible apps may be installed. Connectivity is very good. WiFi AC is fast. Bluetooth is very useful for connecting a keyboard, mouse, and multiple wireless controllers. There are also two USB 3 ports, but I didn't have to use them because it can mount NAS locations as a local drive. Using the gigabit ethernet, streaming speed isn't a problem using this method. EDIT: Modifications aren't allowed when NAS locations, i.e. saving and deleting files isn't possible on NAS locations using the mount feature built into the OS. The remote is also nice. Since it's using Bluetooth, no need to have line of sight to send commands. It needs a few more buttons though. EDIT: Also, being able to edit the Netflix button would be useful. It also has a built in IR blaster and it doesn't have problems controlling the volume to my Sony TV. I should also mention that the IR blaster is mainly used for controlling the TV volume. There's also a game stream feature for PCs with NVidia compatible hardware. I'll comment on this later. EDIT: GeForce Now is a game streaming service built into the Shield TV Pro. Users have to register to test the beta phase of the service, which for now, isn't the best gaming experience. Lag is very high for me - around 170ms - which is very irritating. This is with a very fast internet connection with a ping of only 2ms to my ISP. In the future, I do hope it works well since GeForce Now could also stream games from Steam as long as the user owns them. The service also offers free games.

It's hard to know where to begin or end with this unit. Beautiful, stylish, powerful technology giving users the freedom to use the Android system for cord cutting TV, media and gaming. Astonishingly flexible and fast, with oodles of memory to ensure lightening speed. The video upscaling is tremendous. When streaming older movies it's easy to forget they are old, as the upscaling makes them seem such good video quality, and without any lag or glitches. The remote control is a space age Toblerone with perfect connection time (no lag) and superior battery life. You can now reprogram the menu key to add further functionality. The only downside is the Netflix button, which can't be changed. Once you are used to it being there, it's easy to avoid accidental launch of Netflix. There is plenty of room for additional memory, not limited to additional USB ports for video or expansion. You can use Duo and some others from the Google Play store, but not Zoom which I easily side-loaded for my wife's yoga classes. I also added a Logitech C922x Pro which is plug & play for video conferencing (NVIDIA's website even recommends it). For gamers it is first class. There is a huge amount of endless possibilities with this unit, and NVIDIA provides timely updates to the Android OS and it's own firmware. I was blown away by the excellent price. This is a serious piece of equipment for a low price. Highly recommended!

I HAVE PURCHASED THE 4K FIRESTICK, 4K APPLE , 4K ROKU. FINALLY UPGRADED TO NVIDIA SHEILD. WOW, WHAT A DIFFERENCE. I LOVE IT SO MUCH I HAVE SHARED MY EXPERIENCE WIN FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS. EASY TO USE AND THE ABILITY TO ADD APPS WAS VERY EASY. I HAVE ALSO ENJOYED THE ABILITY THE SHEILD HAS TO UPSCACLE PICTURE ON MOST APPS. I ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE FIRESTICK OVER HEATING. THE SHIELD RUNS COOL FOR HOURS . IF THIS DEVICE FAILS I WOULD BUY ANOTHER ONE RIGHT AWAY.

I researched for months the nvidia shield features and it’s price tag. I was hesitant because I was used to firestick and did not want to spend the money . It does not disappoint! Right out of the box the device was up and running within minutes. The device is a major upgrade from a firestick in every aspect. Handles multiple APKs flawlessly. Ai upscaling is very cool. 16 gigs for apps is plenty with the ability to expand with usb. You will not regret. I ordered a remote cover from Amazon and shield game controller and shield stand from nvidia directly as Best Buy did not carry it.

Currently own the 1st, 2nd, and now 3rd generation of the Shied and they have all functioned well. Chose shield over Roku and other flagship streaming devices from the get go due to the extensive file support, especially the support for lossless audio files and codecs. This latest Shield was purchased for the upscaling feature and the improved remote. When set at LOW or Medium, the upscaling makes a noticeable improvement in sharpness when watching 720P and 1080i/P content. The new remote is light years better than the previous Shield remotes.

I was reluctant to buy the NVIDA Sheild because of the price. I'm so glad I did. After going through many Firesticks that underperformed, I decided to give the NHIDA Sheild a try. It out performs the firestick and I love how it can be setup to up scale content up to 4k quality. I've purchase 3 in last 2 months so and far I'm very please with it.

Solid box, great performance, keep getting updates for years. I had 2015 and took me time to sell it. Now I have 2017 and 2019.

The Nvidia Shield TV has been my goto stream box since I took the plunge with the Pro 2017. The Pro 2019 eclipses that box by leaps and bounds. The 4K AI upscaling is AMAZING. I have been going back to some of my favorite flicks just to see them upscaled by this amazing little streamer. The new remote is phenomenal, though the Netflix button can be a pain at times. Upgrading to the Nvidia Shield TV 2019 with 4k AI upscaling has saved me the expense of upgrading my TV, because I am finally seeing true 4k on the TV I bought years ago. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Amazing product. I always used the Firesticks in the past but heard about these and I am extreamly happy i bought one. It takes streaming content to a whole nother level. It also supports GeForce, android online gaming platform, with a lot of good games. Very fast device, easily add ecternal storage and can even connect VR to it