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NVIDIA Shield TV

Compact NVIDIA Shield TV with AI upscaling, Gigabit Ethernet and Dolby Vision; 8GB storage and 2GB RAM make it less expandable than Shield TV Pro.

Page updated 17 Sep 2026For UK buyers
EcosystemAndroid TV
Operating systemAndroid TV 11
Storage8GB storage
RAM2GB
EthernetBuilt in
Dolby VisionYes
Dolby AtmosYes
WirelessWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac 2×2 MIMO)
Dimensions40 × 40 × 165 mm
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BEST FORPremium Android TV streaming, AI upscaling, GeForce NOW and wired Gigabit Ethernet
KEEP IN MINDOnly 8GB internal storage and older Wi-Fi 5 hardware than newer streamers
OUR TAKE

Premium Android TV streaming, AI upscaling, GeForce NOW and wired Gigabit Ethernet

Here's the case for it, along with the things we'd check before buying.

What makes it worth a look

  • Built-in Ethernet gives you a straightforward wired-network option
  • Dolby Vision support suits compatible HDR TVs

What to check first

  • Only 8GB internal storage and older Wi-Fi 5 hardware than newer streamers
  • 8GB storage can become restrictive once apps and updates accumulate
  • 2GB RAM is adequate rather than class-leading
WHERE THE SPECS COME FROM

Specification sources and verification.

We haven't published a hands-on review of this device. Product details are researched from published sources and are marked verified only after a separate specification check.

Testing statusResearched · not hands-on
Specifications last verified18 Sep 2026
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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications

BrandNVIDIA
Form factorBox
EcosystemAndroid TV
Operating systemAndroid TV 11
Processor / chipsetNVIDIA Tegra X1+ · 256-core GPU
RAM2GB
Storage8GB storage
Maximum resolutionUp to 4K HDR at 60fps
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10
Dolby VisionYes
Dolby AtmosYes
Built-in EthernetYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac 2×2 MIMO)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 + LE
HDMIHDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2 and CEC
USB / other portsHDMI 2.0b; Gigabit Ethernet; microSD; power
CodecsH.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9, H.264/AVC, MPEG-1/2; Dolby Digital/Plus/Atmos, DTS:X passthrough
Release year2019
Dimensions40 × 40 × 165 mm
Weight137 g

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WHERE TO BUY

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The standard NVIDIA Shield TV is the compact tube-shaped model. It combines 4K HDR streaming, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, NVIDIA AI-enhanced upscaling and Gigabit Ethernet in a smaller chassis than the Shield TV Pro.

Its 8GB internal storage and 2GB RAM are the main compromises. Unlike the Pro model, it does not include two full-size USB 3.0 ports, so it is less suited to storage expansion and advanced local-media setups. Its Wi-Fi 5 hardware is also older than the Wi-Fi 6 options found in newer streaming devices.

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