The news was leaked by Amazon a couple weeks ago, but NVIDIA released their new-generation Shield TV and Shield TV Pro streaming boxes today. Powered by the new NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor, the new Shield TV streams at up to 4K with Dolby Vision HDR tech, can boost 720p and 1080p footage from steaming apps to 4K using AI-powered upscaling, and includes Google Assistant and a spiffy new remote. The Shield TV Pro comes with additional storage space (16GB) and RAM (3GB), two USB 3.0 ports, and Plex Media Server capabilities.
Here are the full product specs for the new NVIDIA Shield TV and Shield TV Pro:

NVIDIA Shield TV
Processor
NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor with a 256-core NVIDIA GPU and 2 GB RAM
Video Features
4KDolby Vision4K HDR ReadyDolby Vision HDR and HDR10AI-enhanced upscaling for 720p/1080p to 4K up to 30 FPSUp to 4K HDR playback at 60 FPS (H.265/HEVC)Up to 4K playback at 60 FPS (VP8, VP9, H.264, MPEG1/2)Up to 1080p playback at 60 FPS (H.263, MJPEG, MPEG4, WMV9/VC1)
Audio
Dolby AtmosDolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos)DTS-X surround sound (pass-through) over HDMIHigh-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz over HDMI and USBHigh-resolution audio up-sample to 24-bit/192 kHz over USB
Storage
8GBExpandable via microSD
Wireless
802.11ac 2x2 MIMO 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-FiBluetooth 5.0 + LECaptive Portal support
Interfaces
Gigabit EthernetHDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2 and CEC supportMicroSD card slot
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie) powered by Android TV™ with Chromecast 4K built-in
Voice Assistants
Google AssistantAlexaBuilt in Voice Control
Shield Remote
Microphone for voice search and commandsMotion-activated backlit buttonsBluetooth connectivityIR blaster for control of volume and power on TVs, soundbars, or receiversRemote locator for finding a lost remote
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro
Processor
NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor with a 256-core GPU and 3 GB RAM
Video Features
4KDolby Vision4K HDR ReadyDolby Vision HDR and HDR10AI-enhanced upscaling for 720p/1080p to 4K up to 30 FPSUp to 4K HDR playback at 60 FPS (H.265/HEVC)Up to 4K playback at 60 FPS (VP8, VP9, H.264, MPEG1/2)Up to 1080p playback at 60 FPS (H.263, MJPEG, MPEG4, WMV9/VC1)
Audio
Dolby AtmosDolby Audio Support (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos)DTS-X surround sound (pass-through) over HDMIHigh-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz over HDMI
Storage
16 GBExpandable using USB flash or hard drives.
Wireless
802.11ac 2x2 MIMO 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-FiBluetooth 5.0 + LECaptive Portal support
Interfaces
Gigabit EthernetHDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2 and CEC supportTwo USB 3.0 Ports (Type A)
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie) powered by Android TV™ with Chromecast 4K built-in
Voice Assistants
Google AssistantAlexaBuilt in Voice ControlThe Google Assistant
Shield Remote
Microphone for voice search and commandsMotion-activated backlit buttonsBluetooth connectivityIR blaster for control of volume and power on TVs, soundbars, or receiversRemote locator for finding a lost remote
Of course, the Shield TV isn’t just for watching stuff – you can also play games on it. The box is compatible with most Google Play titles, and comes with a subscription to GeForce Now, NVIDIA’s game streaming service, which supports games like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Fortnite, and Rocket League. You can check out the full lineup of GeForce Now titles, right here.
The new NVIDIA Shield TV and Shield TV Pro are available now for $150 and $200, respectively. You can order one directly from NVIDIA here.









