NVIDIA Shield TV 4K 3RD Gen vs NVIDIA Shield TV Pro
Worth-It Score: 74/100
WAIT — WAIT under $169
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro scores well, but current pricing sits above our fair-price band. Wait for a price drop before pulling the trigger.
Verified
Confidence: 85%
Verdict: NVIDIA Shield TV Pro wins due to 16GB storage and Gigabit Ethernet versus the 4K 3RD Gen's omissions while sharing identical Tegra X1+ processor, 4K HDR Dolby Vision/Atmos, AI upscaling, and GeForce NOW support per NVIDIA specs. The Pro's 2019-10 release date and $199 MSRP deliver measurable advantages in connectivity and capacity. Both remain current per grounded facts but the Pro better serves users needing wired networking.
How we scored it
Spec verificationOwner sentimentLive pricing (4h refresh)Editorial review
Our methodology
Winner: NVIDIA Shield TV Pro
NVIDIA Shield TV 4K 3RD Gen: 7/10
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro: 8/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| NVIDIA Shield TV 4K 3RD Gen | NVIDIA Shield TV Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| processor | Tegra X1+ | Tegra X1+ (256-core GPU) |
| storage | — | 16GB |
| ram | — | 3GB |
| connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 |
NVIDIA Shield TV 4K 3RD Gen
What works
- 4K HDR streaming with Dolby Vision/Atmos support
- AI upscaling for improved video quality
- GeForce NOW cloud gaming integration
What doesn't
- Limited storage capacity compared to Pro model
- No Gigabit Ethernet port
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro
What works
- 4K HDR streaming with Dolby Vision/Atmos support
- AI upscaling for improved video quality
- GeForce NOW cloud gaming integration
What doesn't
- Released in 2019 with aging hardware
- Higher price than non-Pro variant
Bottom line
Our pick: NVIDIA Shield TV Pro.
View full comparison on GoodPickr
Related Comparisons
- Echo Frames 3RD Gen vs Ray Ban Meta Wayfarer 2ND Gen
- Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) vs Google Nest Hub Max
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Apple TV 4K (3rd gen)
- Nvidia Shield TV Pro vs Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
- Roku Ultra (2024) vs Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
- Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield Garage Floor Coating (DIY Epoxy) vs RaceDeck Diamond Interlocking Tiles
- T7 Shield Portable SSD vs WD Black SN850X 2TB
- Arlo 3rd Gen vs Blink 2K
- SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD V2 vs Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD
- Echo Show 10 3rd Gen vs Google Nest Hub Max
- Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield vs LaCie Rugged SSD Pro
- Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (2nd Gen) vs Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen)
People also compared
GoodPickr · Data-backed product comparisons