Nvidia SHIELD Pro
Score: 88/100
Xgimi White Streaming Dongle
Score: 78/100Rankings
The NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro is a high-performance Android TV streaming box with AI-enhanced 4K upscaling and built-in GeForce NOW cloud gaming. Its limited 16 GB internal storage and lack of HDMI 2.1/AV1 support are notable trade-offs. Ideal for power users and gamers seeking premium performance.
The XGIMI White Streaming Dongle is a compact 4K Android TV stick that offers native 4K@60 Hz video, HDR and low-latency gaming support. Its main trade-off is tight integration with the XGIMI ecosystem and the absence of a separate power adapter. It is best suited for owners of XGIMI projectors seeking a cable-free, integrated streaming solution.
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Operating System | Android 11 | Android TV |
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Maximum Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 |
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Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | Supported |
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Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 98x159x26 mm mm | 3.3×0.63×1.37 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 describe the dongle as the ultimate 4K Android TV upgrade for home theaters, highlighting its breathtaking 4K visuals, premium streaming experience, and hassle-free integration with XGIMI remotes via HDMI-CEC. XGIMI's own blog emphasizes AI-driven content recommendations, Google Assistant voice control, and low-latency gaming support, positioning the device as a transformative add-on for projector-based entertainment.
Everyday XGIMI owners commonly praise the plug-and-play simplicity, the ability to access thousands of Android TV apps, and wireless casting without extra hardware. The main recurring theme of dissatisfaction centers on the product's tight coupling to the XGIMI ecosystem and the absence of a separate power adapter, which limits use with non-XGIMI equipment.
