Nvidia Shield TV pro is an Android TV box that is capable of playing high-end Android games easily while able to play videos at 4K 60fps with HDR support. Shield TV Pro is a powerful smart TV box to convert your boring TV to a high-end Android powered smart TV.
If you have a smart TV that support 4K resolution and want to play games. Then this is the best choice. Because it comes with a powerful Nvidia processor with 256-core GPU for video processing and gaming. You can install any Android mobile and Android TV apps and games on this TV box. Can extend internal storage using a flash drive. Support all most all third-party TV app stores, movie apps, IPTV players, sports apps, etc.
With 50$ more than the basic shield TV box, you will get double the internal storage, 2 USB 3.0 ports, extra RAM, etc. Below are the design and hardware specifications of this TV box.
Design
In pictures this is looks like PS5. But in reality, this is a very small TV box with a cool design. You can keep it flat or use the stand. Some like to hide their TV box back of the TV. For those who want to display your awesome TV box, use the stand. Weight is around 137g (4.83 oz) which is half the weight of a modern-day smart phone. Height of this device is 16.5 cm.
| Weight: | 8.8 oz | 250 g |
| Height: | 3.858 in | 9.800 cm |
| Width: | 6.26 in | 15.900 cm |
| Depth: | 1.02 in | 2.593 cm |
Ports
Most Android TV boxes like Mi BOX S, Onn TV, Fire TV cube has one full size USB port. Shield TV Pro has 2 USB 3.0 ports. You can use these ports to increase storage space of your device. You can use 2 wired gaming controllers or mouse/keyboard to play Android games. You can use Gigabyte Ethernet port for stable and faster internet connection.
Specifications
Support 4K HDR video playback with 60fps. Support all most all video format. Able to upscale videos with AI up to 4K 60fps instead of 30fps with basic shield TV box. Support Dolby Audio including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos. Support DTS-X surround support via the HDMI. You can connect your surround sound system to TV and enjoy awesome audio experience.
Gaming on Nvidia Shield TV pro
Support Shield Controllers and other gaming controllers to play all your favorite Android games. Most Android TV boxes support only TV games. You can install high end Android mobile games on your TV. Make sure to use a game controller or keyboard/mouse to play those games since you can’t use TV remote control its actions.
Comes pre installed NVIDIA GeForce NOW app with the support for 4K HDR cloud gaming. You can connect two wired gaming controllers or wired keyboard/mouse to this device via the 2 USB ports. That make it easier to connect gaming peripherals to Shield TV Pro.
App Stores for Nvidia Shield TV pro
By default you will have Google play store. There are many Android TV based app stores that support this device. You can install these TV app stores on your TV box to get many streaming, games and apps. Applinked, FileSynced and Unlinked are TV code based app store that has many user created stores. You can install those TV app stores on your TV box for free. Aptoide TV is like play store. You can use Aptoide TV on your Nvidia Shield to install any restricted or limited app by play store.
