There is a very important difference - the non-Pro runs the 32-bit version of the OS whereas the Pro runs the 64-bit version. Certain apps, like HBO Max, freeze and stutter on the 32-bit OS when running in 4k
I often find myself when searching useful content from channels is that I have to set the playback speed to 1.5x the normal speed to hurry things up as I find there is a lot of wasted airtime either talking slowly or just the person not getting to the point quickly enough. I noticed you speak efficiently and at a pace which covers all grounds in an easy to understand manner. You took the time to share useful informative information in a clearly laid out presentation, and for that you have a new subscriber. Thought I would offer my comment as a job well done and to point out some of your strengths I see your channel brining to the table. Well done sir!
Thanks man, I really appreciate you taking the time to tell me that. I am trying to find an "acceptable" speed, when I go a little too fast I get called out, so maybe this video is the sweet spot lol. Cheers my friend!
Imagine if they if Nvidia ever decided to make an m1 Apple CPU for this thing and then it was also made for smart TVs if a&d ever decided to make one for a phone could it actually do native AK video? And also run games like a low end laptop could do in Windows right now? At 1080P or 4K at low resolution settings cuz the Apple m1 CPU can do that almost at PlayStation 3 like quality right now? Heck if they could do that and the iPad pro could even use an igpu we could even see these little shield TVs devices use egpu boxes not that makes you wonder if Chromebook could do it and even Android if Apple can do that with their m1 CPU in 2023 for iPad pro if they fix it for the Mac mini with thunderbolt 4 because it's going to have the same proprietary port on all their mobile devices and even on Android and Chromebook and these going forward and of course even smart televisions!
If u have a PC, 1440p (or 2K) seems to be a wonderful in between which provides a much clearer picture while also not requiring expensive graphics cards or any crazy peripherals
Got few questions. 1. Atmos and DTSX metadata work through HDMI 2.1, this tool gets 2.0b, so how does it allow that surround formats? 2. Does it work for audio with more than 7 channels?
Sorry I noticed that the 'Free to Play Games' (GeForce Now included) that comes with the Nvidia Shield TV Pro are no longer available. The whole section is gone! Please do you know why?
I bought mine early last year. It works great about 85% of the time. Sometimes I won’t get any Internet signal and I will have to restart it or sometimes even unplug it and plug it back in to get to work. Other than that it works pretty good I love the remote control because I could turn on my TV and my Marantz with it.
We've had our original launch edition 2015 SHIELD, it's been going strong ever since - but we're planning on upgrading pretty soon to get Atmos support! Great video & info Barrett!
I guess they are built to last too, that 2015 version still going strong. Boxing day is coming, maybe you can score a sweet deal on the 2019 version then.
doesn't the 2015 support bitstream audio out? Atmos should work fine "on it" as a pass-through to a receiver or tv, or the software on it, like kodi, should be able to decode and downmix it on that hardware, the chip hasn't changed much internally.
@10:51 Wait, I don't get it, why would it matter which player matters for audio if you're bitstreaming anyways? Or were you not bitstreaming and just using PCM?
After making this video, I realize there may have been a sound setting in the Kodi player that may need changing. I am not a Kodi user, so I am not entirely familiar with it, but when using Kodi to play the same content that I was playing in the VLC player it was noticeably not as clear.
I purchased Nvidia TV PRO in April to use on my 2014 UN55HU6950 Samsung TV HD 4K. I have used the built in apps to watch Netflix, HULU, Amazon, You Tube, etc and also my Amazon + Firestick. No issues with Audio or Video on either. I have now used my Nvidia TV Shield PRO and I have a glitch with the video. The quality of video is fantastic, as well as the speed of operation, and no buffering issues. My problem is that randomly, no usage or time pattern I can note, the programing is running, suddenly the video goes dark screen but the audio continues, lasts for a few seconds, then normal again. It can happen with longer or shorter occurrences between fails, but always lasts about the same length of time. I've used the TV set up control function to match the HDMI HUB to identify the Nvidia and to not ID. I've also tried restarts and resets to factory setting and restart from the beginning. I always end up with the same fail symptom. Any suggestions would be appreciated? I've tried all four HDMI Ports, same? I don't know if I have an Nvidia or TV HUB problem? Thank you for your time. Tom
If you can afford an SSD it will help for more internal storage, because 16 Gig is filled up quite fast, on a brand new box the space available is about 10 Gig
I have samsung q7fn qled tv with AVR-X2500H receiver for 5.1. What benefit would I get from this nvidia shield tv? I watch netflix 4k on the tv native app.
Hello! Please help me. We recently bought an LG C1 with soundbar for Dolby Atmos. Done setting up my Plex Media Server; however, play on the C1 is very grainy. Is the TV Pro really the next answer to this? We have fiber internet at max speed of 400 Mbps. Is the internet speed the problem?
Your internet speed is plenty fast enough. Have you checked to make sure the video settings within your streaming provider (Netflix, Amazon video etc) are set to the best available? I would also check the video settings in the Nvidia Shield itself, as well as the settings in Plex.
@@SpecOfTech hi! Thank you for the reply. To clarify, my server is connect via ethernet to a mesh node, while the Shield is connected to the router via ethernet. Is the setup the problem? Or could this be helped by fixing settings?
Here's a question, if you do not have an HDTV or maybe have something from say ... 2004 (Sharp TV) meaning no 4K capability what so ever, would this be a worth while buy still? I have a 4K firestick and it's fine for when I use it but it's functionality is fairly limited, it's not bad but it's not great either, so I'm trying to figure out if this is worth it or not. That said good review, puts a few more things into perspective versus text based Amazon customer reviews.
@@SpecOfTech well the gaming aspect is fine but I have a PC for that reason. As far as the shield's performance it seems like a drastic increase. I'll have to see what my finances are looking like.
So will this device upscale better than the T.V I would be connecting it too? Like say I'm watching a 1080p Netflix movie through my smart T.Vs hub. It would look better through the Shield?
That's hard to say, every TV would be different, you would need to compare them side by side. But the upscaling in the Nvidia is VERY good, plus it will run full versions of the Android apps, not trimmed down version like most TV's run.
This was a great video, with one exception, you didn't cover connecting blue tooth devices, such as a wireless keyboard and mouse. I have a Goldtouch 2 wireless keyboard and wasn't able to connect it to my Amazon Fire Cube. I then contacted Amazon only to find out that they disabled that functionality in the Fire Cube. Needless to say, I'm returning the Fire Cube and was considering getting the Nvidia Shield Pro. What can you tell me about it's ability to connect to wireless keyboards and do I need to have a dongle for it to work or is the onboard blue tooth connection sufficient?
Just recently has anyone’s cec volume control stopped working can’t go the volume no more arsenal really frustrating. Tried everything but no success is it just me.
Sorry man, it looks like they have since taken that list down, maybe they are updating it. I can't find the list anywhere now, it used to be on the Nvidia Shield website. Here is the list of games that I showed in the video if you are interested in that. Maybe check on their website in the coming days. www.nvidia.com/en-au/shield/games/
@@SpecOfTech okk....,Actually my tv has Netflix, amazon and also it can play almost all the format files. MY doubt is whether there will be any change in picture clarity and sound...if i use sheild tv pro for my samsung TV!!
@@javeeds8476 The 1080 upscaler on the Nvidia is second to none, if you watch a lot of 1080P content, this device will give you a much better picture. In addition to that it will run the full Android apps, not the trimmed down versions that a TV usually runs.
It’s been 3 months since I’ve bought shield pro and I must say I’m loving it you won’t regret it,it not just has top notch video quality but also has Dolby Atmos
Hey mate, just wondering. I have a SAMSUNG MU7000 which doesn't natively support Dolby atmos but I have a Samsung sound bar that does. Will I be able to watch netflix/Disney plus content through nvidia shield and get Dolby atmos?
It would depend if your TV supports EArc, if it does not you would need to connect the Nvidia Shield to the sound bar and then video passed through the sound bar to your TV. I know that a lot of sound bars don't have that option, so it would depend on your sound bar as well.
I like Geforce now, but admittedly I don't use it. I am a console gamer mostly! I would just choose which one has the games your want, and works with your devices and budget.
Thanks I just figured out Spotify on xbox plays Atmos but on my Sony 900f that did play on android 8 now android 9 it does not..No Tidal app for Xbox currently
I hear where you are coming from, but the upscaling here is very noticeable. Smart TV apps are usually trimmed down versions of the real app, which is what the Shield runs. I have never found the apps on the TV to have good sound either. In addition to that, if you like some gaming, the TV Shield does that too.
Thank you for the video! I only care about 4k game streaming to my TV, from my PC. Do I need the Pro 2019 or the regular 2019 (Shield TV) will be enough?
Thanks for the great review! I'm really into the Nvidia Shield. Only not sure which one to choose, I hope you could advice me. I already have a Xbox One X for gaming. So the Shield I will use for Netflix, Prime, TH-cam, Spotify etc. I do want to see my photos on the shield, not sure what is the best way though. Which one (Pro or non-pro) would you advice in my situation and on the photo's part?
No problem man, glad you enjoyed it. Well, the standard Shield TV only has a micro SD card slot and the Pro version has USB 3.0. Which one of those will work better for you to have your photos on it? If you have the budget for it I would go with the pro for the added RAM. Merry Christmas man!
Hello my friend hope the family and you are doing great...just wanted to give you an update on the cleanbox pro you recommended.. WOW this thing is amazing...the subwoofers still pop but at extreme volume at certain low frequency, but satisfied with the results...thks and happy holidays.thks
Great review bro, subbed. Any one use this with a sound bar? Do i just hook this to my tv with hdmi and sound bar to tv through Arc? Or do I need to do something special? And do I need any type of hdmi cable or a special one?
Thanks for subbing man. It would depend on your soundbar and it's I/O, but for sure you could hook the Nvidia to the TV and then just use ARC for audio to the Soundbar...cheers.
Great video I have a Samsung Q70T 4k tv it has built in Netflix app.. watching 1080p and 4K on the built-in app looks great I am getting Nvidia shield pro with the AI upscaling will Netflix look better using the Nvidia shield than the app that's on my TV?
It is hard for me to say, chances are there would be a noticeable difference between your televisions upscaling and the Shield. Typically the apps won't perform as well on a TV as they will on a Shield. The Shield runs super smooth and fast with full versions of the apps. You can also play games on the Shield. It is an amazing entertainment device. Depends on what you value as the end user!
Amazing review.....I have mi e ready for pick up...was a bit hesitant to take the plunge and buy it....but you just gave me so many reasons why I need to invest in a better box for my services. Nvidia shield all the way!! Great work!!!
Does anyone know if these have a sim port like a phone ....in other words can i just install my phones sims card or do i need wifi P.S. can i connect this to my tv or do i need a PC
Hey, Barret I picked up a pair of Klipsch Rp 8000f for black Friday. My receiver is rated at 165 watts at 6 ohms. I used the Polk audio tsi 300 for 7 years. These speakers were rated at 90 db and 8 ohms. I played these pretty loud and they still are running strong. According to Klipsch customer support the 8000fs need 150 watts at 8 ohms. Do I really need an external amp? Or could I run these with just my receiver? Anyway hope you had a great thanksgiving!
Smart move buddy, waiting for Black Friday and Boxing Day to buy. Klipsch are efficient speakers and will do just fine with AVR power. That is actually one of their strong suits. You will be fine with just the AVR. If you keep levels the same, you should notice the Klipsch are louder than the Polk.
@@SpecOfTech thank you so much bro I was getting scared that I would have to drop another huge amount of money again 😅. I seriously appreciate you so much bro for responding to all my comments you’re a legend!
@@RJ-xj3ct No problem man, glad to help. A legend might be stretching it lmao, mayne just in my own mind 😜. Let me know what you think of them brother!
@@SpecOfTech Yep super excited but I have a feeling they got lost in shipping. When I checked two days ago they were in Colorado and two days later there is no news abt them. Ig time will tell if anything happened. I also got a pair of rp 502s and a rp 504c, they arrived last night. They sound amazing but I need the front towers to get the complete experience ; )
@@RJ-xj3ct nice upgrade man, that is a slick setup you got going brother. Klipsch are so crisp and clean. I hope for your sake all is well with shipping. Mayne just behind on updates.
As stupid as it sounds but the remote is actually one of the best remotes Ive ever used. It feels great and you can use it for the tv the receiver the shield and so forth. For 12$ you can get a rubber sleeve at amazon for extra grip.
I wish Nvidia would update the thing and fix the problems everyone knows about. I have two of these, and they act exactly the same way; often failing to launch apps, losing their connection to network resources, and failing to recognize attached USB volumes after waking up. These so-called "best of class" Shield TV PRO units were supposed to replace my old Windows media PC, but I had to put the old unit back into service since the "Shield Pro" units won't work properly. The Windows PC won't play 1080p very well, but at least it works reliably.
Sorry to hear you were having issues Mark. I can't say I have experienced anything like that with my unit as of yet. So far it has been working flawlessly, and I do use it quite a bit. I hope for your sake they release a fix for the issues. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I have been happy with my Shield pro 2019 for a few months.. But have had 1 issue with sounds on occasion. It acts like I did not get a good HMDI hand shake. This typically will occur if I flip through apps too quickly or on resume. Current setup is Shield->Marantz 7012->LG OLED. This is the only device that is doing that. My previous setup was a ROKU Ultra following the same connection path, but never had this issue. Tried new cables end to end, but same thing pops up and the only fix is to reboot the Shield. Anyone else?
Awesome, you will definitely enjoy it. Please consider using my link in the description, it helps out the channel and it doesn't cost you anything...cheers.
Has anyone else had this problem my 2019 shield pro ethernet connection won't read as or work as a gigabit connection anymore is a driver issue with the shield
@@SpecOfTech on a side note have you ever tried private internet access VPN for Android on the shield to see if it will allow Netflix Europe region show access to get shows like star trek discovery
@@SpecOfTech some times it will allow the viewing of shows that are on netflix an hulu that one can only view if ther in said region but if you use a vpn to it appear as if you were the sometimes you can with paying for another vid service ,but i dont specifically know if that will work on an andriod device an not just a pc web browser ext unless it installed on a router but this one looks good to do both , but i cant try right now as funds are tight but maybe you could the link an details are in bitwits vid here www.privateinternetaccess.com/offer/recommended?aff_id=8111&channel=BitWit&coupon=NIYTBERS2&aff_sub4=NIYTBERS2&source=BitWit%20BF& so maybe you give it a shot for the rest of us an let the views know
Great review! I've had my Nvidea Shield Pro for almost a year now. I quite like it. The number one feature for me was Gamestream, as it allows me to play any game from my PC that is located on the other side of the house, but on the same network. Also gives you the option (if you're a little technically inclined) to install apps that are not on the Google Play store. Xbox game pass is a notable one and allows you to use Xbox's game streaming - and while that technology might not be fully mature yet (which is probably why it's still not officially supported), it works great for less demanding or slower paced games that don't require very low latency. For just a media streaming device, it's also great and supports all the latest video and audio technologies - one of the best streaming devices on the market. It's 2021 now and if you can find a good deal for one, it's great. At 200$, I'd find it expensive - especially given that most TVs sold now have some kind of streaming capability built in.
The 2019 Shield TV DOES have an SD card slot, the 2019 Shield TV Pro does not have an SD card slot. If you look at the chart with the feature comparison, that is how it is indicated. So my information is correct...cheers.
Just bought Pro 2019 version. Hope it will detect my Dualshock 4 without any problems. For some reason when I connect my PS4 controller to my smartphone and I wanna stream games from GFN, Steam detects my gamepad as Xbox one gamepad.
Thanks for the video It's super interesting. I just entered the geforce Now page and I see that not all the games you put on the list. One of the reasons I bought Envy is because it contained my favorite games like Batman arkham saga, Need For Speed saga and Sonic and sega All Stars Racing transformed. You know why they took away all those games?
Hey, I know this was 7 months ago but I can tell you exactly why your favorite games were removed. Steam has been working with Nvidia to bring Steam Cloud Play to the nvidia shield tv. Game developers realized they weren’t gonna be able to rob gamers by having them purchase their game on multiple devices so they blacklisted their games making it so that their games can’t be played on GeForce now. Basically what steam is doing with steam cloud play is making it so that if you own a game on steam you can play it on your shield tv without having to re purchase the game. Hope this helps even tho it’s a super late reply.
Seems like not enough people know and love the Shield. My room mate got one back qhen it first came out what 2014? and I though the was stupid, what do we need that for, we have a smart tv.... when I moved out, I got my own, cus I missed it so much and it was the best streamer I ever used, and I just use it for movies on my nas, I dont even use the gaming features or stream much on it. I got the 2017 one. Now looking at getting the 2019 one for the new remote, the upscaler, and as a 2nd unit, one for the primary tv, and one for the home theature. Whenever anyoen reviews the compettiion like Zappidi, etc, the SHield is my benchmark, and it usually, for me, wins.
I do have some caveats when it comes to the shield. It does have those phantom android issues that require a reboot. The remote is too sensitive. I can't tell you how many times I've bumped into the remote and it has suddenly switched over to Netflix due to the big Netflix button. A big miss is that there is never a subtitle, audio, etc. button on any of these devices, and the dolby vision support is limited to single layer only right now. No multilayer support (unless this changed recently). So if you are playing a remuxed file that has a Dolby Vision layer AND a regular HDR layer or HDR10 layer, the media player will not recognize it properly and play the content in SDR, where it looks terrible (this is why right now releases are coming out in regular HDR versions and separate DV versions to avoid this issue). That said, I agree. Best player out there hands down, despite my caveats I love the thing.
@@alex8642b lol, I don't know man. I guess they assume there aren't that many people using the subtitle button. Maybe write a letter to Nvidia for the 2021 version, I will back you up haha.
Love my shield pro. I’m debating on updating it to the 2019 model, but not sure if I’d get a lot of benefit currently until I upgrade to a 4K projector.
This is all very well but it still has a big problem with storage; it is practically full when you buy it, you will have a problem downloading Filelinked, Downloader, Kodi and many APKs, what is the point of purchasing Nvidia Shield?
Well if you only focus on the negative, or if a device doesn't work for your VERY specific use case, then of course it doesn't have value for YOU. But for the majority of the world this is pretty the best streaming device out there. Especially considering you can game with it also. Thanks for watching and commenting...cheers!
When you purchase a Nvidia Shield your buying a quality product, they have good product support and software upgrades. So for the people out there that complain about the price, just go buy a chromecast with google tv. If you like to tinker and want all the bells and whistles, then but a Nvidia Shield.
I have the Fire Cube and Apple TV 4K. Now that I have the 2019 Shield Pro they both collect dust (Well not the Fire Cube because I took it out of my HT and use it in the bedroom)
I got one and I was disappointed to be honest like they remove minecraft from the playstore and I know you can side load it but I don't want to do that and the app for it and games sometimes requires a controller to used them
This is what I dont get: All of you guys praise this Shield into heaven. It cant HDR10+ and it cant do ANY type of DTS, right now (only passthrough). How many titles have Dolby Vision? Not that many ... There are boxes out there that can do this, so its not ... the best ... box for videoplayback. Its a good box, but not the best, it has some major flaws for being this, and those are never told.
In all honesty I would prefer it to passthrough DTS codecs to my processor as it will do a better job than a box anyway. I agree that it is disappointing that it can't do HDR10+. But you can't just point out the 2 flaws it has, and then ignore everything else that it does better than almost every other box out there. It truly is one of the best boxes out there, even with it's flaws. What box would you consider to be better than this one?
@@SpecOfTech Of course, if you have one ... if you only have a TV and even no soundbar which is capable, youre watching a soundless video. But those 2 points are major, why? I collect Blurays since about 10 years. Most UHD have HDR+ and not any kind of Dolby Vision. And most blurays do have DTS. So why is it better? Only because you can play games on it? A car is meant to drive, of course you can jump it, but that does not turn it to a perfect plane. Again, in my eyes it does not reach a "perfect" mediabox. Its perfect for streaming blocky "DRM-Content". But unless you are willing to use it as a local mediabox and convert your files, it does not a perfect job. I am not against these box, but I am against this "perfect" what I hear in mostly every video about the Shield, and it shows to me that most people dont know where they speak about and dont know specs at most. Also price is important. The shield costs about $200, and it is worth its price, of course. A HiMedia Q10 is cheapter, but a better -local- player (capable of decoding or passthough of all type of DTS). So at least you have everytime Audio with this box. TO be fair: This is an old box, no more developed, so not the best buy, but there are alternative boxes around. Specs about Shield only tell: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WAVE, AMR, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, PCM, WMA, WMA-Pro, WMA-Lossless, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD (Passthrough), DTS-X (Passthrough), and DTS-HD (Passthrough). So I guess it even does not decode the plain DTS-Core and there is no chance to play any kind on video that uses simple DTS, unless there is something done in software. In my eyes, THIS is a very big dealbreaker for a -local- mediaplayer which should, at least to be mentioned, but most "prayers" dont speak about downfalls of the shioeld at all, its something I recognized, after some videos, most are very hyped about this box ...
I won't buy it just because of the big Netflix button on their remote control "instead of a favorite program configurable button" is forcing users to accidentally press the knowing button almost every time trying to adjust the sound. Thanks but no Tanks!
so this box is more for gamers? not actual movie watchers? I see men / boys talking about games mainly. if ure over 30, and still talk about games like ur 12... need i say more!? I dont think id spend 200.00 on a box that is geared for video games... 50.00 box is just fine.. ill stick to my psp.. and casually play games..
Today my wife tried to bypass an ad but accidentally initiated it. Now we have an unwanted Apple ad gracing the start up screen of a young lady in leotards laying in a sexually provocative position which is beyond rude & we can't remove it short of selling or destroying this piece of shite
I tell people all the time stop wasting your money on these cheap Android boxes that you see on other TH-cam videos, spend the $200. this is still the best streaming device even in 2021
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There is a very important difference - the non-Pro runs the 32-bit version of the OS whereas the Pro runs the 64-bit version. Certain apps, like HBO Max, freeze and stutter on the 32-bit OS when running in 4k
I often find myself when searching useful content from channels is that I have to set the playback speed to 1.5x the normal speed to hurry things up as I find there is a lot of wasted airtime either talking slowly or just the person not getting to the point quickly enough. I noticed you speak efficiently and at a pace which covers all grounds in an easy to understand manner. You took the time to share useful informative information in a clearly laid out presentation, and for that you have a new subscriber. Thought I would offer my comment as a job well done and to point out some of your strengths I see your channel brining to the table. Well done sir!
Thanks man, I really appreciate you taking the time to tell me that. I am trying to find an "acceptable" speed, when I go a little too fast I get called out, so maybe this video is the sweet spot lol. Cheers my friend!
Great video. Straight to the point, no waffle - just everything you need to know. Thanks.
Thanks man!
This is probably the most useful review of the Nvidia Shield Pro anyone can find.
I have a 4k tv I need that detail.thats why I bought it.1080p still look okay but 4k looks so much better on every aspect
Imagine if they if Nvidia ever decided to make an m1 Apple CPU for this thing and then it was also made for smart TVs if a&d ever decided to make one for a phone could it actually do native AK video? And also run games like a low end laptop could do in Windows right now? At 1080P or 4K at low resolution settings cuz the Apple m1 CPU can do that almost at PlayStation 3 like quality right now? Heck if they could do that and the iPad pro could even use an igpu we could even see these little shield TVs devices use egpu boxes not that makes you wonder if Chromebook could do it and even Android if Apple can do that with their m1 CPU in 2023 for iPad pro if they fix it for the Mac mini with thunderbolt 4 because it's going to have the same proprietary port on all their mobile devices and even on Android and Chromebook and these going forward and of course even smart televisions!
@@john-paulhunt9835 With nVidia's purchase of ARM, I wouldn't be surprised to see them release competing chips in the future.
If u have a PC, 1440p (or 2K) seems to be a wonderful in between which provides a much clearer picture while also not requiring expensive graphics cards or any crazy peripherals
Got few questions.
1. Atmos and DTSX metadata work through HDMI 2.1, this tool gets 2.0b, so how does it allow that surround formats?
2. Does it work for audio with more than 7 channels?
Thank you so much. This was really helpful and informative.
Very good review I'm sold! One question does it support the ps4-5 pads?
From what I have read online, it will support them.
Sorry I noticed that the 'Free to Play Games' (GeForce Now included) that comes with the Nvidia Shield TV Pro are no longer available. The whole section is gone! Please do you know why?
Great review mate. That upscaling feature looks pretty decent.
Thanks buddy. It really is a legit feature, I was surprised at how well it did.
I bought mine early last year. It works great about 85% of the time. Sometimes I won’t get any Internet signal and I will have to restart it or sometimes even unplug it and plug it back in to get to work. Other than that it works pretty good I love the remote control because I could turn on my TV and my Marantz with it.
Thats too bad, sorry to hear you had some issues. I havent had any issues like that with mine yet. God luck man, hopefully an update fixes it for you.
@@SpecOfTech I’ve had it for almost a year now. I think that’s what happens when you buy it when it first comes out. It works most of the time.
Looks nice, but can i use steam for my games on this ??
is it still running android tv 9?
Can you run a console through the NS?
Does it work with Amazon luna
Keep up the good work bro you do amazing reviews
Does the plex client app support dolby tru-hd and dts-MA audio passthrough?
Does it have usa network?
We've had our original launch edition 2015 SHIELD, it's been going strong ever since - but we're planning on upgrading pretty soon to get Atmos support! Great video & info Barrett!
I guess they are built to last too, that 2015 version still going strong. Boxing day is coming, maybe you can score a sweet deal on the 2019 version then.
doesn't the 2015 support bitstream audio out? Atmos should work fine "on it" as a pass-through to a receiver or tv, or the software on it, like kodi, should be able to decode and downmix it on that hardware, the chip hasn't changed much internally.
Does the up-scaling work with ANY app or just specific ones?
It works within any app, cheers!
Can you connect a DAC to the USB port and output the audio directly to the DAC?
Definitely going to get one of these eventually. Also worth noting you can get the remote from the 2019 and use it with the older models.
Very good to know, thanks for pointing that out!
Does game streaming work well from PC in another room?
@10:51 Wait, I don't get it, why would it matter which player matters for audio if you're bitstreaming anyways? Or were you not bitstreaming and just using PCM?
After making this video, I realize there may have been a sound setting in the Kodi player that may need changing. I am not a Kodi user, so I am not entirely familiar with it, but when using Kodi to play the same content that I was playing in the VLC player it was noticeably not as clear.
@@SpecOfTech Kodi does encode all audio tracks as default if you don't tell it you want passthrough/bitstream. That may be your issue.
@@BenTan89 Yes, thank you, that is the audio setting I need to change. I appreciate you pointing that out...cheers.
Got my kid an Apple TV 4K for his birthday, never used it.
For Christmas he got a Shield TV Pro, and doesn’t go a day without being used.
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New model this year?
I think there will be a new model released this year!
I hope soon
how about compare to Apple TV 4K?
Can i play hdd movie collection in shield player??not cody or plex.
I purchased Nvidia TV PRO in April to use on my 2014 UN55HU6950 Samsung TV HD 4K.
I have used the built in apps to watch Netflix, HULU, Amazon, You Tube, etc and also my Amazon + Firestick. No issues with Audio or Video on either.
I have now used my Nvidia TV Shield PRO and I have a glitch with the video. The quality of video is fantastic, as well as the speed of operation, and no buffering issues. My problem is that randomly, no usage or time pattern I can note, the programing is running, suddenly the video goes dark screen but the audio continues, lasts for a few seconds, then normal again. It can happen with longer or shorter occurrences between fails, but always lasts about the same length of time.
I've used the TV set up control function to match the HDMI HUB to identify the Nvidia and to not ID. I've also tried restarts and resets to factory setting and restart from the beginning.
I always end up with the same fail symptom.
Any suggestions would be appreciated?
I've tried all four HDMI Ports, same? I don't know if I have an Nvidia or TV HUB problem?
Thank you for your time.
Tom
If you can afford an SSD it will help for more internal storage, because 16 Gig is filled up quite fast, on a brand new box the space available is about 10 Gig
Thanks for the tip man, I do have a 4TB HDD hooked up to the Nvidia Shield...cheers!
Good morning,
I would like to know which button I can use in order to do fast forward while am watching a movie.
For example from 1:20 sec I have to go to 10:08 sec. Thank you
Use the right button the button that looks like 2 right facing arrows, that is the FFWD button.
@@SpecOfTech thank you for your reply. Yer I used that but that only gives seconds. Is there a way where I can move the time bar?
Man you answered every single question I had in this video lol. Thank you very much sir!!!
haha, glad I could help man. Did you end up getting one, or did you already have one?
I have samsung q7fn qled tv with AVR-X2500H receiver for 5.1. What benefit would I get from this nvidia shield tv? I watch netflix 4k on the tv native app.
Great video, does AI upscaling work on game streaming ? And if Is so is that on both models ?
Hello! Please help me. We recently bought an LG C1 with soundbar for Dolby Atmos.
Done setting up my Plex Media Server; however, play on the C1 is very grainy. Is the TV Pro really the next answer to this? We have fiber internet at max speed of 400 Mbps. Is the internet speed the problem?
Your internet speed is plenty fast enough. Have you checked to make sure the video settings within your streaming provider (Netflix, Amazon video etc) are set to the best available? I would also check the video settings in the Nvidia Shield itself, as well as the settings in Plex.
@@SpecOfTech hi! Thank you for the reply.
To clarify, my server is connect via ethernet to a mesh node, while the Shield is connected to the router via ethernet. Is the setup the problem?
Or could this be helped by fixing settings?
Great review how many servers can you put on this great expense box
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Here's a question, if you do not have an HDTV or maybe have something from say ... 2004 (Sharp TV) meaning no 4K capability what so ever, would this be a worth while buy still? I have a 4K firestick and it's fine for when I use it but it's functionality is fairly limited, it's not bad but it's not great either, so I'm trying to figure out if this is worth it or not.
That said good review, puts a few more things into perspective versus text based Amazon customer reviews.
I would say it is worth it, this device does it all and works so smooth. But only if you will make good on the added functionality and gaming.
@@SpecOfTech well the gaming aspect is fine but I have a PC for that reason. As far as the shield's performance it seems like a drastic increase. I'll have to see what my finances are looking like.
@@hawk9mm Performance wise it is slick.
So will this device upscale better than the T.V I would be connecting it too? Like say I'm watching a 1080p Netflix movie through my smart T.Vs hub. It would look better through the Shield?
That's hard to say, every TV would be different, you would need to compare them side by side. But the upscaling in the Nvidia is VERY good, plus it will run full versions of the Android apps, not trimmed down version like most TV's run.
Awesome video man, exactly all the info that I was looking for.
Liked and subscribed
This was a great video, with one exception, you didn't cover connecting blue tooth devices, such as a wireless keyboard and mouse. I have a Goldtouch 2 wireless keyboard and wasn't able to connect it to my Amazon Fire Cube. I then contacted Amazon only to find out that they disabled that functionality in the Fire Cube. Needless to say, I'm returning the Fire Cube and was considering getting the Nvidia Shield Pro. What can you tell me about it's ability to connect to wireless keyboards and do I need to have a dongle for it to work or is the onboard blue tooth connection sufficient?
Just recently has anyone’s cec volume control stopped working can’t go the volume no more arsenal really frustrating. Tried everything but no success is it just me.
Sorry, I don't use the volume control on the Shield, I control all that though my receiver. I hope someone else on here is able to help you out.
Can you plug in a mouse and keyboard for gaming?
Yes the Nvidia Shield is compatible with keyboard and mouse.
Thank you! Very helpful :) left a like
Thank you, I am glad it helped...cheers!
Can you please provide the website for app list
Sorry man, it looks like they have since taken that list down, maybe they are updating it. I can't find the list anywhere now, it used to be on the Nvidia Shield website. Here is the list of games that I showed in the video if you are interested in that. Maybe check on their website in the coming days.
www.nvidia.com/en-au/shield/games/
I have 4k samsung 65 inch tv....is it worth to buy this sheild tv pro.....kindly advice!
In my opinion, yes it is worth it. This is a great little device.
@@SpecOfTech okk....,Actually my tv has Netflix, amazon and also it can play almost all the format files. MY doubt is whether there will be any change in picture clarity and sound...if i use sheild tv pro for my samsung TV!!
@@javeeds8476 The 1080 upscaler on the Nvidia is second to none, if you watch a lot of 1080P content, this device will give you a much better picture. In addition to that it will run the full Android apps, not the trimmed down versions that a TV usually runs.
It’s been 3 months since I’ve bought shield pro and I must say I’m loving it you won’t regret it,it not just has top notch video quality but also has Dolby Atmos
And I also have a 4K Samsung tv
Hey mate, just wondering. I have a SAMSUNG MU7000 which doesn't natively support Dolby atmos but I have a Samsung sound bar that does. Will I be able to watch netflix/Disney plus content through nvidia shield and get Dolby atmos?
It would depend if your TV supports EArc, if it does not you would need to connect the Nvidia Shield to the sound bar and then video passed through the sound bar to your TV. I know that a lot of sound bars don't have that option, so it would depend on your sound bar as well.
Thanks for the great video. Would I be able to install and play the remastered N64 GOLDENEYE on this?
Which one of the two should I get if I just want to do cloud gaming, GeForce Now, Stadia, Shadow P.C.?
I like Geforce now, but admittedly I don't use it. I am a console gamer mostly! I would just choose which one has the games your want, and works with your devices and budget.
If you can get the Pro.
Can you confirm if it supports atmos when streaming NAS/hard drive content via kodi
Yes, you can get Atmos through Kodi via HDD content.
I really liked this video coz ur explained very well good job sir it's helped me alot m looking forword to buy this Beast 👍👍
I've got a sony android TV that with an update won't pass Atmos to my receiver on Tidal app. Would you know if this unit would irrespective of the TV?
If you are hooking this device up to your receiver, it will provide Atmos.
Thanks I just figured out Spotify on xbox plays Atmos but on my Sony 900f that did play on android 8 now android 9 it does not..No Tidal app for Xbox currently
If you have a Smart TV, what's the point of this, other than upscaling which is barely noticable?
I hear where you are coming from, but the upscaling here is very noticeable. Smart TV apps are usually trimmed down versions of the real app, which is what the Shield runs. I have never found the apps on the TV to have good sound either. In addition to that, if you like some gaming, the TV Shield does that too.
@@SpecOfTech Aha! I didn’t know the apps were the full versions. And good the upscaling works. Makes it much more attractive.
Cloud Gaming 👍
I have the niveda shield game controller is that good or getting g a xbox one better for playing games in geforce now on shield?
Sorry, I have never used the Nvidia Shiled controller to comment which one is better.
Thank you for the video! I only care about 4k game streaming to my TV, from my PC. Do I need the Pro 2019 or the regular 2019 (Shield TV) will be enough?
Both devices will stream in 4K if you have a compatible PC. Merry Christmas!
Pp
@@SpecOfTech For the novices here, what is a "compatible PC"?
Thanks for the great review! I'm really into the Nvidia Shield. Only not sure which one to choose, I hope you could advice me.
I already have a Xbox One X for gaming. So the Shield I will use for Netflix, Prime, TH-cam, Spotify etc. I do want to see my photos on the shield, not sure what is the best way though.
Which one (Pro or non-pro) would you advice in my situation and on the photo's part?
No problem man, glad you enjoyed it. Well, the standard Shield TV only has a micro SD card slot and the Pro version has USB 3.0. Which one of those will work better for you to have your photos on it? If you have the budget for it I would go with the pro for the added RAM. Merry Christmas man!
Does it support 5g wifi
Yes, it sure does.
Hello my friend hope the family and you are doing great...just wanted to give you an update on the cleanbox pro you recommended..
WOW this thing is amazing...the subwoofers still pop but at extreme volume at certain low frequency, but satisfied with the results...thks and happy holidays.thks
Awesome man, glad to see it worked out for you man. I hope you and yours are doing great as well...cheers brother.
Great review bro, subbed. Any one use this with a sound bar? Do i just hook this to my tv with hdmi and sound bar to tv through Arc? Or do I need to do something special? And do I need any type of hdmi cable or a special one?
Thanks for subbing man. It would depend on your soundbar and it's I/O, but for sure you could hook the Nvidia to the TV and then just use ARC for audio to the Soundbar...cheers.
@@SpecOfTech thanks, just ordered the pro, can’t wait to try it out.
@@4gbmeans4gb61 Enjoy brother.
Can Shield perform frame interpolation? My projector is locked to 60hz and therefore any 24p content will have a terrible judder effect.
As far as I know it does not do frame interpolation, but does do frame rate matching. I don't think that feature will help your issue.
Great video I have a Samsung Q70T 4k tv it has built in Netflix app.. watching 1080p and 4K on the built-in app looks great I am getting Nvidia shield pro with the AI upscaling will Netflix look better using the Nvidia shield than the app that's on my TV?
It is hard for me to say, chances are there would be a noticeable difference between your televisions upscaling and the Shield. Typically the apps won't perform as well on a TV as they will on a Shield. The Shield runs super smooth and fast with full versions of the apps. You can also play games on the Shield. It is an amazing entertainment device. Depends on what you value as the end user!
Amazing review.....I have mi e ready for pick up...was a bit hesitant to take the plunge and buy it....but you just gave me so many reasons why I need to invest in a better box for my services. Nvidia shield all the way!! Great work!!!
Awesome brother, glad the review helped. You are going to love it.
i was looking for a net box to work with my atmos system thx.
Awesome, glad it helped.
Does anyone know if these have a sim port like a phone ....in other words can i just install my phones sims card or do i need wifi
P.S. can i connect this to my tv or do i need a PC
It does not support SIM cards. This is meant to be connected to anything with an HDMI port, so your TV will work perfect for it.
@@SpecOfTech thank you for the reply
Hey, Barret I picked up a pair of Klipsch Rp 8000f for black Friday. My receiver is rated at 165 watts at 6 ohms. I used the Polk audio tsi 300 for 7 years. These speakers were rated at 90 db and 8 ohms. I played these pretty loud and they still are running strong. According to Klipsch customer support the 8000fs need 150 watts at 8 ohms. Do I really need an external amp? Or could I run these with just my receiver? Anyway hope you had a great thanksgiving!
Smart move buddy, waiting for Black Friday and Boxing Day to buy. Klipsch are efficient speakers and will do just fine with AVR power. That is actually one of their strong suits. You will be fine with just the AVR. If you keep levels the same, you should notice the Klipsch are louder than the Polk.
@@SpecOfTech thank you so much bro I was getting scared that I would have to drop another huge amount of money again 😅. I seriously appreciate you so much bro for responding to all my comments you’re a legend!
@@RJ-xj3ct No problem man, glad to help. A legend might be stretching it lmao, mayne just in my own mind 😜. Let me know what you think of them brother!
@@SpecOfTech Yep super excited but I have a feeling they got lost in shipping. When I checked two days ago they were in Colorado and two days later there is no news abt them. Ig time will tell if anything happened. I also got a pair of rp 502s and a rp 504c, they arrived last night. They sound amazing but I need the front towers to get the complete experience ; )
@@RJ-xj3ct nice upgrade man, that is a slick setup you got going brother. Klipsch are so crisp and clean. I hope for your sake all is well with shipping. Mayne just behind on updates.
As stupid as it sounds but the remote is actually one of the best remotes Ive ever used. It feels great and you can use it for the tv the receiver the shield and so forth. For 12$ you can get a rubber sleeve at amazon for extra grip.
They did a great job on the remote, I agree, AND thanks goodness they made it backlit ;)!
@@SpecOfTech oh yeah and even put a finder for it that works very well.
@@taxi615 Except the Pro version didn't include a button on it like the Standard Shield TV included. I forgot to put that little tidbit in the video.
Also, they just put out an update so the remote works for projectors 😈
@@jeffcartier1706 Nvidia killing the remote game haha!
I wish Nvidia would update the thing and fix the problems everyone knows about. I have two of these, and they act exactly the same way; often failing to launch apps, losing their connection to network resources, and failing to recognize attached USB volumes after waking up.
These so-called "best of class" Shield TV PRO units were supposed to replace my old Windows media PC, but I had to put the old unit back into service since the "Shield Pro" units won't work properly. The Windows PC won't play 1080p very well, but at least it works reliably.
Sorry to hear you were having issues Mark. I can't say I have experienced anything like that with my unit as of yet. So far it has been working flawlessly, and I do use it quite a bit. I hope for your sake they release a fix for the issues. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I have been happy with my Shield pro 2019 for a few months.. But have had 1 issue with sounds on occasion. It acts like I did not get a good HMDI hand shake. This typically will occur if I flip through apps too quickly or on resume. Current setup is Shield->Marantz 7012->LG OLED. This is the only device that is doing that. My previous setup was a ROKU Ultra following the same connection path, but never had this issue. Tried new cables end to end, but same thing pops up and the only fix is to reboot the Shield. Anyone else?
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Great video. I seen that they are $20 off right now and after watching this video I’m about to go get one
Awesome, you will definitely enjoy it. Please consider using my link in the description, it helps out the channel and it doesn't cost you anything...cheers.
Has anyone else had this problem my 2019 shield pro ethernet connection won't read as or work as a gigabit connection anymore is a driver issue with the shield
Sorry to hear it man, I haven't had that issue, but I use 5ghz wifi though.
@@SpecOfTech on a side note have you ever tried private internet access VPN for Android on the shield to see if it will allow Netflix Europe region show access to get shows like star trek discovery
@@DREDKNOT2063 No I havent tried a VPN yet, is the Netflix options that much better over there?
@@SpecOfTech some times it will allow the viewing of shows that are on netflix an hulu that one can only view if ther in said region but if you use a vpn to it appear as if you were the sometimes you can with paying for another vid service ,but i dont specifically know if that will work on an andriod device an not just a pc web browser ext unless it installed on a router but this one looks good to do both , but i cant try right now as funds are tight but maybe you could the link an details are in bitwits vid here
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so maybe you give it a shot for the rest of us an let the views know
Great review! I've had my Nvidea Shield Pro for almost a year now. I quite like it. The number one feature for me was Gamestream, as it allows me to play any game from my PC that is located on the other side of the house, but on the same network. Also gives you the option (if you're a little technically inclined) to install apps that are not on the Google Play store. Xbox game pass is a notable one and allows you to use Xbox's game streaming - and while that technology might not be fully mature yet (which is probably why it's still not officially supported), it works great for less demanding or slower paced games that don't require very low latency. For just a media streaming device, it's also great and supports all the latest video and audio technologies - one of the best streaming devices on the market. It's 2021 now and if you can find a good deal for one, it's great. At 200$, I'd find it expensive - especially given that most TVs sold now have some kind of streaming capability built in.
Thanks so much for the absolute knowledge drop
Yeah hes wrong the 2019 pro does not have SD card slot.. I don't know where he got that from...
The 2019 Shield TV DOES have an SD card slot, the 2019 Shield TV Pro does not have an SD card slot. If you look at the chart with the feature comparison, that is how it is indicated. So my information is correct...cheers.
Can I extend the memory space with a memory card/ external HDD?
Yes you sure can. It has USB 3.0 ports for external hdd or usb sticks.
Great job! I love mine!
Thanks buddy, they are great little boxes.
Great info video
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Just bought Pro 2019 version. Hope it will detect my Dualshock 4 without any problems. For some reason when I connect my PS4 controller to my smartphone and I wanna stream games from GFN, Steam detects my gamepad as Xbox one gamepad.
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Thanks for the video It's super interesting. I just entered the geforce Now page and I see that not all the games you put on the list.
One of the reasons I bought Envy is because it contained my favorite games like Batman arkham saga, Need For Speed saga and Sonic and sega All Stars Racing transformed. You know why they took away all those games?
Hey, I know this was 7 months ago but I can tell you exactly why your favorite games were removed. Steam has been working with Nvidia to bring Steam Cloud Play to the nvidia shield tv. Game developers realized they weren’t gonna be able to rob gamers by having them purchase their game on multiple devices so they blacklisted their games making it so that their games can’t be played on GeForce now. Basically what steam is doing with steam cloud play is making it so that if you own a game on steam you can play it on your shield tv without having to re purchase the game. Hope this helps even tho it’s a super late reply.
Seems like not enough people know and love the Shield. My room mate got one back qhen it first came out what 2014? and I though the was stupid, what do we need that for, we have a smart tv.... when I moved out, I got my own, cus I missed it so much and it was the best streamer I ever used, and I just use it for movies on my nas, I dont even use the gaming features or stream much on it. I got the 2017 one. Now looking at getting the 2019 one for the new remote, the upscaler, and as a 2nd unit, one for the primary tv, and one for the home theature. Whenever anyoen reviews the compettiion like Zappidi, etc, the SHield is my benchmark, and it usually, for me, wins.
In 2017 Nvidia Shield TV And Pro
Versions & Then In 2019 Nvidia Shield TV And Pro Version And In 2021 ??? What Do You Think ?.
Absolutely, I think we will be seeing an updated Shield this year.
Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio passthrough. Go buy this, worth every penny.
Can you play beamng on this?
Yes if you use the Geforce streaming service you can play beamng.
You can. Today I bought BeamNG on Steam and i played it on my smartphone with ps4 gamepad attached to it. No lag noticed at all :)
The price of the pro on Amazon hasn't budged from the $259 Canadian smh after all this time. They seem to be updating within 2 years.
I was going to buy one of these until I saw that it doesn't have an optical output.
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I do have some caveats when it comes to the shield. It does have those phantom android issues that require a reboot. The remote is too sensitive. I can't tell you how many times I've bumped into the remote and it has suddenly switched over to Netflix due to the big Netflix button. A big miss is that there is never a subtitle, audio, etc. button on any of these devices, and the dolby vision support is limited to single layer only right now. No multilayer support (unless this changed recently). So if you are playing a remuxed file that has a Dolby Vision layer AND a regular HDR layer or HDR10 layer, the media player will not recognize it properly and play the content in SDR, where it looks terrible (this is why right now releases are coming out in regular HDR versions and separate DV versions to avoid this issue). That said, I agree. Best player out there hands down, despite my caveats I love the thing.
Haha, yeah nothing is ever perfect unfortunately.
@@SpecOfTech really though. WHY are bluray players the only devices that have a subtitle/audio button?! These are present on all streaming services.
@@alex8642b lol, I don't know man. I guess they assume there aren't that many people using the subtitle button. Maybe write a letter to Nvidia for the 2021 version, I will back you up haha.
@@SpecOfTech Can't wait to be "that guy" XD
I was considering ODROID-N2+, Nvidia Shield PRO and the Amazon Firestick TV. Thanks for this video!
No problem brother, let me know what you decide! Thanks for watching!
Love my shield pro. I’m debating on updating it to the 2019 model, but not sure if I’d get a lot of benefit currently until I upgrade to a 4K projector.
Yeah man, I have owned them before and got rid of them, but this time it's here to stay!
I like sports is this good for it
@@dannyterry1744 It is good for anything that you can stream. If you have subscriptions to sports streaming services, this will work great for it.
@@dannyterry1744 it would come to the apps you use. The new upscaling feature would be able to apply some nice picture quality
This is all very well but it still has a big problem with storage; it is practically full when you buy it, you will have a problem downloading Filelinked, Downloader, Kodi and many APKs, what is the point of purchasing Nvidia Shield?
Well if you only focus on the negative, or if a device doesn't work for your VERY specific use case, then of course it doesn't have value for YOU. But for the majority of the world this is pretty the best streaming device out there. Especially considering you can game with it also. Thanks for watching and commenting...cheers!
2:52 😂🤣🤣🤣 frfr!
Gracias
These devices are on sale now . New NVIDIA Shield will be out in March . WAIT
can i get the source for this info please?!
When you purchase a Nvidia Shield your buying a quality product, they have good product support and software upgrades. So for the people out there that complain about the price, just go buy a chromecast with google tv. If you like to tinker and want all the bells and whistles, then but a Nvidia Shield.
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@@kuasha72 how are you liking the shield?
I have the Fire Cube and Apple TV 4K. Now that I have the 2019 Shield Pro they both collect dust (Well not the Fire Cube because I took it out of my HT and use it in the bedroom)
I got one and I was disappointed to be honest like they remove minecraft from the playstore and I know you can side load it but I don't want to do that and the app for it and games sometimes requires a controller to used them
No DraStic, ePSXe, Muppen64, retroarch, PPSSPP or snes9x among the apps. I guess I wont be getting one then.
This is what I dont get: All of you guys praise this Shield into heaven. It cant HDR10+ and it cant do ANY type of DTS, right now (only passthrough). How many titles have Dolby Vision? Not that many ... There are boxes out there that can do this, so its not ... the best ... box for videoplayback. Its a good box, but not the best, it has some major flaws for being this, and those are never told.
In all honesty I would prefer it to passthrough DTS codecs to my processor as it will do a better job than a box anyway. I agree that it is disappointing that it can't do HDR10+. But you can't just point out the 2 flaws it has, and then ignore everything else that it does better than almost every other box out there. It truly is one of the best boxes out there, even with it's flaws. What box would you consider to be better than this one?
@@SpecOfTech Of course, if you have one ... if you only have a TV and even no soundbar which is capable, youre watching a soundless video.
But those 2 points are major, why? I collect Blurays since about 10 years. Most UHD have HDR+ and not any kind of Dolby Vision.
And most blurays do have DTS. So why is it better? Only because you can play games on it?
A car is meant to drive, of course you can jump it, but that does not turn it to a perfect plane. Again, in my eyes it does not reach a "perfect" mediabox. Its perfect for streaming blocky "DRM-Content". But unless you are willing to use it as a local mediabox and convert your files, it does not a perfect job.
I am not against these box, but I am against this "perfect" what I hear in mostly every video about the Shield, and it shows to me that most people dont know where they speak about and dont know specs at most.
Also price is important. The shield costs about $200, and it is worth its price, of course. A HiMedia Q10 is cheapter, but a better -local- player (capable of decoding or passthough of all type of DTS). So at least you have everytime Audio with this box. TO be fair: This is an old box, no more developed, so not the best buy, but there are alternative boxes around.
Specs about Shield only tell: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WAVE, AMR, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, PCM, WMA, WMA-Pro, WMA-Lossless, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD (Passthrough), DTS-X (Passthrough), and DTS-HD (Passthrough).
So I guess it even does not decode the plain DTS-Core and there is no chance to play any kind on video that uses simple DTS, unless there is something done in software.
In my eyes, THIS is a very big dealbreaker for a -local- mediaplayer which should, at least to be mentioned, but most "prayers" dont speak about downfalls of the shioeld at all, its something I recognized, after some videos, most are very hyped about this box ...
I won't buy it just because of the big Netflix button on their remote
control "instead of a favorite program configurable button" is forcing
users to accidentally press the knowing button almost every time trying
to adjust the sound. Thanks but no Tanks!
so this box is more for gamers? not actual movie watchers? I see men / boys talking about games mainly. if ure over 30, and still talk about games like ur 12... need i say more!? I dont think id spend 200.00 on a box that is geared for video games... 50.00 box is just fine.. ill stick to my psp.. and casually play games..
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Today my wife tried to bypass an ad but accidentally initiated it. Now we have an unwanted Apple ad gracing the start up screen of a young lady in leotards laying in a sexually provocative position which is beyond rude & we can't remove it short of selling or destroying this piece of shite
I tell people all the time stop wasting your money on these cheap Android boxes that you see on other TH-cam videos, spend the $200. this is still the best streaming device even in 2021
Worst fuckin remote design ever horrible bug