Nvidia Shield TV
Score: 85/100
TiVo Edge
Score: 83/100Rankings
The NVIDIA Shield TV is a high-end Android TV streaming player that offers premium 4K HDR playback, AI-enhanced upscaling, and robust cloud-gaming capabilities powered by the Tegra X1+ processor. Its drawbacks are limited internal storage and a single micro-USB port, which may inconvenience power users. It is best suited for gamers, tech enthusiasts, and home-theater fans who demand top-tier performance and advanced features.
The TiVo EDGE for Cable is a premium 6-tuner DVR and streaming hub delivering 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Its steep price and lack of Disney+ and Apple TV+ limit appeal for budget-focused or app-specific users. Best suited for cable subscribers who want top-tier recording and premium video/audio performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 GBbest | 1 GB | |
8 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
1best | — | |
1 | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.25 kgbest | 2.26 kg |
1 years | 1.5 yearsbest |
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Performance(1) | ||
RAM (GB) | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 8 GB | 2000 GB |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS-X, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD | Dolby Atmos, analog |
Ports(2) | ||
HDMI Version | HDMI 2.0b | 2.0 |
USB Ports | 1 | 2 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 1.5 years |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.2495 kg | 2.26 kg |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 25.4 x 101.6 x 152.4 mm mm | 254x101.6x304.8 mm mm |
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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. They also commend NVIDIA's ongoing software updates and seamless integration with GeForce NOW, while noting the limited internal storage and absence of full-size USB ports as the main drawbacks.
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.
Professional reviewers commend the EDGE for Cable's premium video and audio capabilities, intuitive voice search, and a superior program guide, while also noting its refined hardware design and the benefit of owning the device outright. The main criticisms focus on its steep price tag and the missing Disney+ and Apple TV+ apps.
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