Nvidia Shield TV

Nvidia Shield TV
Also known asShield Android TV
ManufacturerNvidia
Product familyShield
TypeSet-top box, microconsole
Release date
  • NA: May 28, 2015
Introductory priceUS$199.99
Operating systemAndroid TV
System on a chipTegra X1+
Memory2 GB or 3 GB
Storage8 GB or 16 GB flash memory
DisplayUp to 4K HDR, 60FPS
Controller inputRemote
Connectivity802.11ac 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, HDMI 2.0
Online servicesGeForce Now
Google Play
Mass250 g (8.82 oz)
RelatedShield Tablet
Websitewww.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/

The Nvidia Shield TV (Shield Android TV or just Nvidia Shield[1]) is an Android TV-based digital media player produced by Nvidia as part of its Shield brand of Android devices. First released in May 2015, the Shield was initially marketed by Nvidia as a microconsole, emphasizing its ability to play downloaded games and stream games from a compatible PC on a local network, or via the GeForce Now subscription service. As with all other Android TV devices, it can also stream content from various sources using apps, and also supports 4K resolution video. It is produced in two models, with the second Shield TV Pro model distinguished primarily by increased internal storage.

In 2017, Nvidia released a refreshed version of the 16 GB Shield, which has a smaller form factor that drops MicroSD and infrared support, comes with an updated controller, and is otherwise identical in hardware to the original model. In 2019, Nvidia refreshed the Shield TV lineup with upgraded processors, and revised the base model with a smaller form factor and less internal storage.

  1. ^ Smith, Ryan. "NVIDIA's SHIELD Console Becomes SHIELD Android TV". Anandtech. Archived from the original on 3 May 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2017.