TiVo MINI VOX
Score: 66/100
Nvidia SHIELD Pro
Score: 82/100Rankings
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.
The TiVo Mini VOX is a 4K UHD streaming player that extends TiVo DVR functionality to secondary rooms with voice-controlled navigation. Its lack of built-in Wi-Fi and reliance on a DVR tuner limit standalone use. Best suited for existing TiVo Bolt owners seeking multi-room streaming.
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| ↓ lower better | 353.8 g | 250 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 7.5 Wbest |
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1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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Display(1) | ||
Maximum Video Resolution | 3840x2160 | 4K |
Controls(1) | ||
Remote Type | Voice remote | Hands‑free Google Assistant remote |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus | Dolby Atmos, DTS‑X, Dolby Digital Plus |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 353.8 g | 250 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 27.94x139.7x144.78 mm mm | 6.26 x 3.86 x 1.02 inches mm |
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Professional reviewers view the TiVo Mini VOX as a solid 4K companion for existing TiVo ecosystems, applauding its HDR10 upscaling, voice control and seamless multi-room DVR integration, while noting its lack of Wi-Fi and standalone functionality as notable shortcomings.
Everyday users generally praise the Mini VOX for its effortless multi-room live TV and recording access and for freeing up tuners for streaming apps, but they frequently complain about tuner scarcity during heavy usage and the need for a wired Ethernet connection.
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.
“watch live TV on each of the Minis and still from Bolt”
“can count on one hand how many times”
“best for PC game streaming to TV”
