Perfect or Pointless? - NVIDIA Shield TV 2019 Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 พ.ย. 2019
- The Nvidia Shield 2019 is a crazy powerful Pro TV and Gaming steaming device! I've added it to the setup - here's the PC Centric Review of the Nvidia Shield TV 2019!
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you turned off all my lights. thank you.. .
Did he
Just a note .. saying "Okay Google" effects everyone with a Google home device. 🤨
Thank you lmao. The hulu commercial is annoying 😂
@Scott 1 .. Doesn't matter, saying "okay Google" "Alexa" "Siri" risks triggering huge numbers of people's devices. I'm certain everyone with Amazon couldn't care less if a video says "okay Google" but the second someone says "Alexa" it's a whole different thing. Most TH-camrs understand this.
It's funny how I found this video right as I actually started to want a nvidia shield. I've heard about it for awhile but knew exactly what it was, this vid helped a lot tho
Thanks good review
So the first 5:15 of this video clearifies that it is no different than any other streaming device, but it gets a little better after that point in the video!
Great video question. Could you use a otg cable to usb a to connect a third party remote or usb flash drive thanks
So I just bought this even though I have a 2018 LG C8 tv. The reason is that HDMI ARC (or eARC on current LG models orz) doesn't offer support for lossless audio. So I can't get TrueHD with my Dolby Atmos as the ARC pipe maxes at 1mbit. The solution, it to run this to the home theatre, negating the tv having to send audio to the home theatre (critical for Atmos users and anyone who wants Blu-ray quality audio)
Great review! Is there any notable difference between the 2gb and 3gb ram for streaming or gaming?
You cannot play some high end android games with 2
Best reason for wanting one: Emulating high demanding retro consoles as cheaper ones can do everything else but that.
Meh I have one for streaming. I has a much better UI than my TV and I only play desktop games.
So you can play your own video on the Nvidia Shield TV PRO and its HDMI output gives an AI upscaled version of that video?
My friend's Son just bought one to go with his 4K projector.
If you do 4K/HDR Plex streaming, the Nvidia shield is hands down the best device on the market to connect up your TV.
i read on reddit that the sheilt didnt support dolby vission before, right ? there was some sort of a tradeoff between atmos and vission if you chose the sheild vs TV plex app
Had to find something to do with that shrunk down X1 chip they made for the Switch Lite and v2. It doesn't require as much cooling at 16nm like the 20nm chip did.
The nvidia shield 2017 controller is awesome.
Nice that you can use the voice remote. What if you don't want to use the voice remote... how do you painlessly type a search into youtube?
Pc Centric, this shield tv is disponible the app emby?
If im going to do occasional gaming, should I buy the pro or the regular one its fine? I dont own any game console at this moment since I can't spend hours gaming Im mostly a movies fan
Noice video mate !!! :)
Including the lights I’m using now....” yea...”😂😂😂😂😂
the stream from a RTX equiped PC how it is in this model (not pro)? It is fluent?
I dont mind the missing HDMI Kable... i have more than enoth here from outdated stuff and the world really doesnt need more trash.
Besides... anyone that hooks this thing up will need a different length anyway... so what is the point in adding a short cable that 95% dont need, because it is to short or people have another one that is allready hooked up to their TV, because they have more cables than HDMI slots ?!?
Im very frustrated I thought the ram will be 4 or 6 GB on cheap model and 8 16 or 12 GB ram on expensive model for use android TV 10
Hello there
Question
If you lost your remote, can you use bluetooth mouse and bluetooth keyboard with the nvidia shield tv?
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Yes you can.
This thing blows away any other streaming device. So fast and you v.can play games.
Any one know if this tube will output TruHD Atmos and DTSMA /DTS-X from plex like the pro version....or is this just the DD Atmos?
Have you tried downloading torrents through it?
I kinda like the tube design.
When you said "Ok Google" didnt affect my device I've got it programmed to my voice 😀 I've got the Shield Pro 500GB 2017 so I'm not really sure it's worth upgrading to little to no diffrence in specs. This is the best device for streaming content over the internet by far from any other tv boxes and I would like to add that Nvidia has a great support & keeps there devices updated. Great review thanks👍
How does it do for AAA games ? Run constant 60 fps???
I've had both. The upscaler is really good on the 2019 pro. The remote's better. But that being said, unless you can sell the 2017 for over a £130 and add £70, I wouldn't bother. And if you aren't going to use the 1080p upscaler because you only really watch 4k, then certainly don't bother
Q. Does anyone know if the apps you can sideload such as Cinema HD or Kodi addons take advantage of the intelligent AI upscaling?
You need this for Popcorn Time
Is it a gigabit ethernet port? And can I stream from my pc if it has an AMD graphics card?
Yes it is gigabit and unfortunately no, it can't stream if you use an AMD Card :/
It's good if yoger the sideelauncher instaed
Does stremio work on the shield?
7:21 I'm sick of hearing about the "many other options" on each review! So what are they??? Nobody ever tells! I need a streaming box that supports Dolby Atmos (trueHD) and i preferably with android! What are my many options - do tell!?
Exactly what I thought when I've heard that annoying statement! At least there could be a comparison with other products to justify such comment. In the end, I think this is the best option and I'm going to buy it.
@@robertor.7319 Did you get one?
@@tonypeters3320 yes, i actually bought 2 for both TVs as i was very happy after getting the first one! The missing usb connection for external drives is not an issue at all as I have set up a network share so I can access all the files i need from the network.
I was using a PS4 for my home streamer. Decided to sell for 180 and pick this up. Because I'm not gaming on the PS4 at all anymore
I don't game. I use 4K Fire TV sticks. Do you think they are worth buying an Nvidia Shield?
I love mine.
this is preparing the Stadia vs geforce now war in 2020
I don't really think that you absolutely need it but it is a cool asset if you like tv and streaming gadgets
How does it differ with a Roku Premier ?
So why are the Invidia Shields in non existence? There completely out of stock on Amazon and Best Buy and eBay sells them for $400
We have to many hdmi cables already, plus they are never the length we need them. Good review though.
It is much faster at accessing iPlayer/Prime etc than my brand new TV. If you hide this behind the TV or an amplifier be aware you might not be able the stream 4K videos without it stuttering, it requires direct line of site to your router or as close to that as possible, as Marcus states, use an Ethernet connection.
this is a tube of smarties *insert aubible laugh at own joke*
Omg I love smarties !
wait, why is that your channel varified?
This thing comes into its own if you connect a hard drive with 4K content, it plays hdr10 with atmos and dts x seamlessly .the Xbox one can’t handle the bigger 4K files which are nearly 100gb , the shield plays flawlessly . I haven’t found a video format it won’t play yet . Just needs Netflix to pull there finger out and add atmos to the shield 👍
I use the 2017 version. Hooked to a 1 tb usb3 drive with 4k movies and Kodi. Absolute beast. Recently bought a Panasonic Oled tv. Couldn't be more happy. The built in player of the Panasonic is really hit or miss with formats, codecs and all that jazz.
I have two of the older shields. Bought a XBOX one to stream on my main tv and moved the shields elsewhere in the house. The XBone is trash compared to the shield. All the streaming apps just work way quicker and better on the shield. My wife is not into tech at all and she wants another shield and to get rid of the XBone.
I'm Kinda surprised you didn't talk about the AI Upscaler, its kinda one the big upgrades in this year's model
Maybe you forgot to actually watch the video but he did go over this.
@@grocerylist a 10 second blurb isn't covering it, especially when it's the only major update over previous models
yeah, I'm not using a video game console as my media player. Not unless I can turn off the fans and it not being a problem.
Nvidia keeping logging me out of WiFi can someone tell me why?
Probably conflict on your network. Try setting each device, including your phone, a static ip inside the network
i own an nvidia shield tv pre 2019 model. So my remote doesn't work anymore. I have been thinking of buying a remote in australia and its hard to find. So i even considered buying a new remote however i cannot purchase it here seperately. So i finally thought of getting the 2019 model which obviously comes with the new remote and some new AI upcaling tricks however i just cannot deal with the reality that this streamer does not have a USB port . Just needed 1 NVIDIA. i have found a deal at a retail store that equates to $142 USD howver i just cannot get over the fact how inaccessible NVIDIA has made products to be. They have tons of money i get that and their product is unrivalled but why make it so hard to have accessories ready and sold everywhere , its almost like saying 'I am the best - u just have deal with the shit i have to offer whichever way i like'
The privacy argument against smart TVs is quite strong. And a Shield is easier to help avoid some of that without setting up a pihole, from what i understand. HTPC would probably be even easier but still.
Oh yes, i need another HDMI cable to add to my garage of USB cables and power bricks (-5 stars).
What TV is that? Samsung?
I have been holding off buying one, waiting for the new model. I got the pro model (needed the USB port).
So I think... if you have one already, don't bother. If you don't, then go for it!
I'm loving mine! :)
are you getting any free movies?
Yeah same here. To me it's the best piece of electronic I've owned. Not sure if u know about or have e-xplore app but that adds so much more fun. if they made this a true gaming console with what it does now who'd want a PlayStation or Xbox. This device is highly underrated
@@thatbemeacb1870 this dont compare to my Xbox X & definitely not to the next generation coming in 2020. If your into cord cutting this is by far the best device I highly recommend the Pro version it has 3GB Ram + 1x Tegra processor
@@chemyguy7283 that's the one I have. As far as gaming no it doesn't compare to the gaming consoles. We talking about streaming it's killing any other box I have used. Very responsive. Picture quality is the best I've seen streaming from any device or console. With my cat6 I'm pulling in 1000mbps
I love my 2017 model shield tv in my main living room. The remote was always a disappointment, so seeing that the new model has an improved remote is probably going to set me to picking up the 2019 model, putting that in my main room, and moving the 2017 model to the secondary viewing location. win win I guess (well, other than my bank account).
I guess one of the benefits is portability?
I wouldn't want to lug my 55 inch smart TV round a mates house...
Lmao!
If U have a new Samsung TV like me then this is 100% needed. Samsung TVs don't play content anymore like MKV files directly from a hardrive, so to get something like VLC then this is needed.
What do you mean? You can't stream from there anymore?
@@seenochasm7101 modern smart TVs especially Samsung's won't allow you to play files off external drives like MKV files because it's audio codecs are restricted. It was the only reason why I went out and bought the NVIDIA Shield.
Turned off my lights LMFAOO Thanks
Why does everyone complain about the lack of HDMI cable on this device? Doesn't everyone already have a pile of those lying around? I'd say it is much more likely than people having SmartTVs that actually make decent streaming devices. I have tried this and the Pro model, and the best thing about them is the speed. Hard to justify the price though.
3:15 mute your audio if you have google assistant near by and your lights are on!!!!!!!!
The main reason I am buying this is so I can use 5GHZ WIFI. I have a SONY Smart TV but recently the 2.4GHZ wifi is getting sluggish, it disconnects and streams low quality from AMAZon Prime and Netflix . It's a 4K screen and I have a stack of HDMI cables . So, instead of buying a new 4K TV for a few thousand dollars I can do this upgrade for a couple of hundreds and oh yes the SONY controller is getting slooooooooow I tried a new one but the same so it must be the IR in the TV degrading . also the extra bandwidth on 5GHZ Wifi will be a bonus . i RUN aSUS WIFI 6 ROUTERS IN A MESH system and my signal on the 5GHZ band is very strong .
The reason to use a shield is Kodi.
Or even for plex to actually work good.
you can do that in the xbox already
@@adanZ99 And not everyone wants an Xbox, like me.
Shield is the best option for media.
anyone knows what's the game at 6:44
Yosef MM shadow of the tomb raider by the look of it.
@@PCTechHub it is Shadow of the Tomb Raider. He also says it, if you didn't hear it...
Apelyn's Entertainment. Think you meant that for the OP not me
I can’t make my mind up about it.
I think if I was to need a smart stick in the house I would probably say that I’d be happy to pick this up and add that ability to stream my PC to my TV but my TV has all but the game streaming on it already so I would only be buying it for the gaming side which makes it a no go.
including MY lights lol
Gamestream was rather wonky even over 1GB ethernet and my generic no-name bluetooth controller ofc had the wrong button mapping. "Press-B" it says. "Ok nothing happens, oh I guess Y is B. Oh ffs!" Guess I can't escape dishing out for a decent 10 meter long hdmi cable. I just want to play 1080p games like Dragonage Inquisition from my PC whilst sitting on the couch. I'm not even asking for 4k here, since I have an old GFX970 (That thing has held up! Spend a little more on a XX70+ card and not some XX60 budget thing).
🤔 Though if I upgrade to some RTX thingy one day then I will definativiallyallyallyetively (Sorry, english is not my first language.) want 4k... So get fancy schmancy future proof cable?
And why can't I just use the controller hooked up to my PC? It's in the same room, like 3m line of sight away from my couch.
My tv is like 5m away from my PC if I run the cable across the floor, but tripping on that and potentially destroying the connectors in the TV or PC would not be good. So gotta run that along the wall which brings it up to 10m, perhaps 8 if I strain it. It would be the best, no nonsense connection. Streaming is just one more layer of complications.
First world problems...
Otherwise the Shield is great. Super responsive and supports all that Dolby stuff you never notice is on, but which is nice to know is on. I mean if my TV can show Netflix in higher resolution and more colors than my eyeballs can detect, then I want that on at all times no matter the bandwidth cost! Though now I am in a low res TH-cam phase where I gawk at the AI upscaling using the demo mode. "Ohmygawd! I can totally see more stubble on that guys face!"
Nvidia shield is a Boss. it's way better than firestick or any other android tv box
ai upscalling does sound interesting, so does playing games on my television, then again im not made of money lol
My vizio TV remote handles much better shield functions,
Than the newer shield remote. Save it in then box.
Idk 4k works a lot better than on any modern tv with the nvidia shield pro boasting wifi 6 I will never use my tvs apps again
1:28 - glaring "obmission"?
The Brits make up funny English words.
Shield is cool, but kind of redundant if you have a PC hooked up to a smart TV.
I’ve got the Apple TV and this,I will be keeping my Apple TV,the shield is going back
Why? I got Apple tv but thinking of bying the Nvidia shield.
It’s a great device mate but I have Apple TV and 2nd gen cube so I just don’t think I need it at the moment
@@terriersforever23 I probably don't need it either, but want to test something new. the problem is just that my apple tv works great. ;)
I'm trying to find something that justifies my upcoming purchase haha
I do exactly the same mate lol I love technology but probably spend far to much on it lol
I think the Shield remote alone makes it better than the other streaming boxes. It's possibly the best feeling remote I've had while ones with touch features (like the Apple TV) are annoying in my view.
Nvidia pro shield is so far simply the best streaming device , rest are just left behind ( I mean way way behind )!!!!
First off. First mistake. you need go ahead and throw do 40 more quid and get the shield Pro 🙄👍🤔
No need for more cables. Save the planet and all that
3.30 and mine..,, Knob
its a perfect emulation device
Pointless and nvidia shield don’t work in same sentence
This is far too expensive for what it does, should be between £70 and £100
I'm with Nvidia. Everyone's got 50 HDMI cables lying around. Their saving the environment by not supplying one.
The fire stick 4K is better for TV streaming
My Google Home reacted faster than yours.
4th!
You clearly don't side load lol
Great video...average product.
First
It ain't worth it for the price. You'd do better installing an hdmi port to the wall for your laptop or desktop. Roku is cheap and nice for entertainment.
"why doesn't nvidia include a HDMI cable, I mean you probably have a spare... but why wouldn't they include one?"
Because you probably have a spare? And to keep the price down?
I'm surprised you didn't complain that they didn't include an ethernet cable... but you probably have a spare!
You NEED an HDMI cable or this won't work. You dont NEED an ethernet cable for this to work
@@PcCentric th-cam.com/video/EVOQ7p2EzfQ/w-d-xo.html
"You're going to NEED an ethernet cable. So please trust me on this, this is key... ethernet... ETHERNET."
Pointless
Pointless to Buy
Way overpriced .
So you can play your own video on the Nvidia Shield TV PRO and its HDMI output gives an AI upscaled version of that video?
It is much faster at accessing iPlayer/Prime etc than my brand new TV. If you hide this behind the TV or an amplifier be aware you might not be able the stream 4K videos without it stuttering, it requires direct line of site to your router or as close to that as possible, as Marcus states, use an Ethernet connection.