Nvidia Shield TV
Score: 86/100
Google TV Streamer 4K
Score: 80/100Rankings
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 Google TV Streamer 4K is a set-top box delivering 4K HDR video at 60 FPS with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos, backed by 4 GB RAM and 32 GB storage. It lacks Wi-Fi 6 and expandable storage, and its GPU is modest for gaming. Ideal for Google ecosystem users needing reliable wired streaming and smart-home integration.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 GB | 4 GBbest | |
8 GB | 32 GBbest | |
1,000 Mbpsbest | 1,000 Mbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 249 g | 162 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
RAM (GB) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 8 GB | 32 GB |
Ports(1) | ||
HDMI Version | 2.0b | 2.1 |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS-X, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos |
Controls(1) | ||
Remote Type | Voice Remote | Voice remote |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 249 g | 162 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 25.4x101.6x152.4 mm mm | 76.2x25.4x162.56 mm |
Display(2) | ||
Maximum Video Resolution | 3840x2160 | 2160p |
HDR Formats Supported | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
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”
“did not skip a beat”
Professional reviewers commend the Google TV Streamer 4K for its fluid 4K video playback, rapid app switching, and extensive Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos support, while also highlighting the value of Gemini voice integration and Matter/Thread smart-home features. However, they criticize the lack of Wi-Fi 6, the fixed 32 GB storage without expansion, and the limited gaming performance, questioning whether the specs justify its 2024 price for power users.
Everyday users praise the device for seamless 4K streaming, quick app launches, reliable Ethernet connectivity, and the convenience of a voice remote, noting the noticeable speed boost over older Chromecasts. Recurring complaints focus on Wi-Fi 5 bandwidth constraints, the inability to expand storage, and insufficient power for gaming, with some feeling the hardware is under-powered for its cost.
