# NVIDIA Shield TV Pro

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/nvidia-shield-tv-pro
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/streaming-devices
- Placement: #5 of 15 in Streaming Devices, B tier
- Brand: NVIDIA
- LP on this board: 607
- Last researched: 2026-08-30T07:12:32.312Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Shield’s Tegra-X1+ processor and Android TV OS give it the longest firmware lifespan of any box, with updates expected for at least four years. Its hardware is designed for high-performance streaming and gaming, and owner reports show a very low failure rate.

## For

- Tegra-X1+ processor for high performance
- Android TV OS with at least four years of updates
- Very low failure rate
- Best for gaming-centric users per Wirecutter
- Highest RTINGS score for performance and Android TV features

## Against

- Hardware is seven years old and has never been updated
- Needs a custom launcher to remove ads and bloatware

## Evidence

Consolidated from 26 independent outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| r/nvidiashield | u/jasonycw | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidiashield/comments/1vv4ahp/is_the_nvidia_shield_tv_pro_still_worth_it_today/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadget Hacks | Gadget Hacks | B | https://cord-cutters.gadgethacks.com/news/nvidia-shield-tv-2025-next-gen-hardware-rumors/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Android Police | Timi Cantisano | B | https://www.androidpolice.com/nvidia-shield-tv-is-getting-another-update/ | fetched and confirmed |
| MakeUseOf | Brandon Miniman | B | https://www.makeuseof.com/nvidia-shield-tv-best-streaming/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Product Lab | The Product Lab | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh0MofkC-0o | fetched and confirmed |
| CalebRated | CalebRated | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqMaSi5d7pY | fetched and confirmed |
| unboxd.tech | unboxd.tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbbSML_RCLA | fetched and confirmed |
| Verified Reviews | Verified Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVULBGh0_q4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Verdict Vision | Verdict Vision | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IsZNxRnh-4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Golf Sky | Golf Sky | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE_0tDKt15w | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadget Explainer | Gadget Explainer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4WvtMOiW7g | fetched and confirmed |
| ETA PRIME | ETA PRIME | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYN4LUwXMxw | fetched and confirmed |
| Daxon Creed | Daxon Creed | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvIawkmyECE | fetched and confirmed |
| RoXolid Productions | RoXolid Productions | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9kmti-nJ9o | fetched and confirmed |
| D3vicx | D3vicx | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwtuSqe9ZlI | fetched and confirmed |
| Spec Of Tech | Spec Of Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORwqTZIPlX4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Up Your Life | Tech Up Your Life | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e73dSZ4Fhe8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Hunter | Tech Hunter | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdCN614jpko | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Summit | Tech Summit | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYAmzHI0gTA | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech mkbh | Tech mkbh | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvh9IV_Y0Fo | fetched and confirmed |
| Brotech | Brotech | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXpoCdDp6FE | fetched and confirmed |
| TERMS & CONDITONS GURU | TERMS & CONDITONS GURU | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt5FG_5s3O8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Tested | Tech Tested | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWWg6DvUnRI | fetched and confirmed |
| r/ShieldAndroidTV | u/wisehumanity | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/ShieldAndroidTV/comments/1qzu2yu/is_the_2019_nvidia_shield_tv_pro_a_buggy/ | fetched and confirmed |
| BGR | Michael Bizzaco | C | https://www.bgr.com/2239038/common-problems-owners-have-nvidia-shield/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Yahoo Tech | Michael Bizzaco | C | https://tech.yahoo.com/home-entertainment/articles/3-common-problems-owners-nvidia-014700589.html | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Google TV Streamer (4K) | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/google-tv-streamer-4k |
| 2 | Apple TV 4K (2022, 3rd Generation) | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/apple-tv-4k-2022-3rd-generation |
| 3 | Roku Streaming Stick 4K | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/roku-streaming-stick-4k |
| 4 | Roku Ultra | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/roku-ultra |
| 6 | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-max |
| 7 | Roku Streaming Stick Plus | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/roku-streaming-stick-plus |
| 8 | Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2023) | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-2023 |
| 9 | Onn 4K Pro (2026) | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/onn-4k-pro-2026 |
| 10 | Onn 4K Plus | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/onn-4k-plus |
| 15 | Ugoos AM6B+ (CoreELEC) | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/ugoos-am6b-coreelec |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/streaming-devices.

## What this tier means

- B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing.

## How to read this

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## Image

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