Nvidia Shield TV
Score: 86/100
Dune HD Pro 8K Plus
Score: 84/100Rankings
The NVIDIA Shield TV is a premium Android TV streamer that combines a powerful Tegra X1+ processor, AI-upscaling and full Dolby Vision/Atmos support. Its drawbacks are limited internal storage and a micro-USB-only port for accessories. Best suited for gamers and home-theater enthusiasts who value performance over storage capacity.
The Dune HD Pro 8K Plus offers native 8K p60 HDR video with Dolby Vision, powered by an 8 GB RAM and Wi-Fi 6 enabled platform. Its external power adapter and non-detachable antennas may constrain setup options. Best suited for high-end users demanding true 8K performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 GB | 8 GBbest | |
8 GB | 64 GBbest | |
1,000 Mbpsbest | 1,000 Mbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 249 gbest | 1,110 g |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Processor Model | NVIDIA Tegra X1+ (quad-core ARM Cortex-A57 + 256-core Maxwell GPU) | Amlogic S928X-K/J |
GPU Model | 256-core Maxwell | Mali G57 |
RAM (GB) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 8 GB | 64 GB |
Ports(1) | ||
HDMI Version | 2.0b | 2.1a |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | WiFi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS-X, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD | Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 249 g | 1110 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 25.4x101.6x152.4 mm mm | 4.53 in × 1.02 in × 6.30 in mm |
Display(2) | ||
Maximum Video Resolution | 3840x2160 | 8K 60Hz |
HDR Formats Supported | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision (profile 7 FEL), HDR10+ |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consistently rank the Shield TV as the top Android TV streamer, praising its AI-driven 4K upscaling, powerful Tegra X1+ processor, and robust Dolby Vision/Atmos support.
Everyday users love the device's picture quality, especially the AI upscaling and Dolby Vision/Atmos experience, and they value the smooth cloud-gaming performance. Common frustrations revolve around the small 8 GB storage, occasional Wi-Fi instability, and the remote's missing headphone jack.
“plays PC games on TV brilliantly”
Professional coverage is sparse, with most sources being manufacturer specifications. A YouTube review notes the device as a Linux-based player (contrasting with other Android claims) aimed at media enthusiasts, highlighting its advanced video processing and silent operation but offering no formal scores or detailed critique.
