Nvidia SHIELD Pro
Score: 82/100
Google Chromecast
Score: 73/100Rankings
The NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro is a high-performance Android TV box with AI upscaling, Dolby Vision/Atmos and GeForce NOW cloud gaming, offering a feature-rich home-theater experience. Its limitations include modest internal storage, lack of AV1 support and a bulkier chassis. Best for power users and gamers who need expandable storage and top-tier performance.
Google Chromecast (HD) provides a compact, lightweight solution for 1080p streaming with a Bluetooth voice remote and optional Ethernet support. Its 1.5 GB RAM and lack of 4K limit high-resolution content and multitasking. Perfect for budget-focused users with HD TVs.
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3 GBbest | 1.5 GB | |
16 GBbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 250 g | 55 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 7.5 Wbest | — |
1 countbest | 1 countbest | |
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Performance(3) | ||
RAM (GB) | 3 GB | 1.5 GB |
Processor | NVIDIA Tegra X1+ | Amlogic S805X2 quad-core ARM Cortex-A35 1.8 GHz |
GPU | 256-core NVIDIA GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 | 802.11ac |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Android 11 | Google TV (Android TV) |
Display(1) | ||
Maximum Video Resolution | 4K | 1080p |
Controls(1) | ||
Remote Type | Hands‑free Google Assistant remote | Voice remote |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 250 g | 55 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 6.26 x 3.86 x 1.02 inches mm | 2.4×0.5×6.4 inches mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the SHIELD TV Pro as a high-performance media powerhouse, emphasizing its AI upscaling, 25% faster Tegra X1+ CPU, dual USB expandability, and robust GeForce NOW 4K cloud gaming. However, they note the hardware design has not changed since 2019 and that it lacks newer interfaces like HDMI 2.1 and AV1 decoding, making it feel a step behind the latest competitors.
Everyday users praise the device for smooth 4K streaming, excellent Plex integration, reliable NVIDIA firmware updates, and powerful GeForce NOW gaming. Recurring complaints focus on the limited 16 GB internal storage, occasional Wi-Fi drops, voice-control glitches, lack of AV1 support, and a setup process that can be daunting for non-technical owners.
“best for PC game streaming to TV”
Professional reviewers note that the HD model is positioned as a budget-friendly entry point to the Google TV ecosystem, offering sufficient performance for basic HD streaming but lacking the 4K support and higher-end hardware of its 4K sibling. Official listings emphasize its compact form factor, voice remote, and optional Ethernet as key differentiators for cost-conscious users.
