{"id":462864,"date":"2022-06-14T23:56:34","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T20:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/why-is-nvidia-shield-tv-so-expensive-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-06-14T23:56:34","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T20:56:34","slug":"why-is-nvidia-shield-tv-so-expensive-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-nvidia-shield-tv-so-expensive-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Why Is NVIDIA Shield TV so Expensive? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3298ced168c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3298ced168c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-nvidia-shield-tv-so-expensive-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CWhy_Is_NVIDIA_Shield_TV_so_Expensive_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Why Is NVIDIA Shield TV so Expensive? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-nvidia-shield-tv-so-expensive-review-geek\/#First_What_Is_NVIDIA_Shield_TV\" >First, What Is NVIDIA Shield TV?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-nvidia-shield-tv-so-expensive-review-geek\/#High-End_Video_Quality_with_AI_Enhancements\" >High-End Video Quality with AI Enhancements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-nvidia-shield-tv-so-expensive-review-geek\/#Android_TV_Software_and_Chromecast_Built-In\" >Android TV Software and Chromecast Built-In<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-nvidia-shield-tv-so-expensive-review-geek\/#Cloud_Gaming_Android_Games_and_Emulators_on_Your_TV\" >Cloud Gaming, Android Games, and Emulators on Your TV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-nvidia-shield-tv-so-expensive-review-geek\/#The_Pro_Model_Is_More_Than_Just_a_Streaming_Stick\" >The Pro Model Is More Than Just a Streaming Stick<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-nvidia-shield-tv-so-expensive-review-geek\/#Improved_AI_Upscaling\" >Improved AI Upscaling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-nvidia-shield-tv-so-expensive-review-geek\/#It_Works_with_OTA_TV\" >It Works with OTA TV!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-nvidia-shield-tv-so-expensive-review-geek\/#Its_a_Plex_Media_Server\" >It\u2019s a Plex Media Server!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-nvidia-shield-tv-so-expensive-review-geek\/#NVIDIA_SHIELD_TV_Pro_2019\" >NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-is-nvidia-shield-tv-so-expensive-review-geek\/#Should_You_Buy_an_NVIDIA_Shield_TV\" >Should You Buy an NVIDIA Shield TV?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhy_Is_NVIDIA_Shield_TV_so_Expensive_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Why Is NVIDIA Shield TV so Expensive? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-120887\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5a4bd50d.png?width=1200\" alt=\"The NVIDIA Shield TV and Shield TV Pro on a table.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nvidia.com\/en-us\/shield\/\">NVIDIA<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most streaming sticks from Roku, Google, and Amazon cost less than $50 and support 4K video. But the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NVIDIA-Streaming-Performance-Assistant-945-13430-2500-000\/dp\/B07YP94PBJ?tag=reviewgeek-20\">NVIDIA Shield TV<\/a> starts at $150, a price that\u2019s only matched by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/2021-Apple-TV-4K-32GB\/dp\/B0933D3SN6?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Apple TV<\/a> boxes. It\u2019s an outrageous amount of money to pay for a streaming stick, but still, the NVIDIA Shield TV is worth every penny.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_What_Is_NVIDIA_Shield_TV\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">First, What Is NVIDIA Shield TV?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The original NVIDIA Shield TV launched back in 2015. And at that time, it wasn\u2019t really called a \u201cstreaming stick.\u201d Sure, it ran Android TV and was the first widely-available 4K UHD set-top box, but NVIDIA called the Shield TV a \u201cmicro-console.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because Shield TV was primarily targeted toward gamers and enthusiasts. Most people did not have 4K TVs, and few streaming services aired content at a high resolution. The main selling point for this box was its library of supported Android games and the NVIDIA Grid (now called GeForce NOW) cloud gaming service.<\/p>\n<p>Tinkerers were also attracted to the \u201cmicro-console,\u201d which could be modified for several purposes. It could double as a Plex Media Server, for example, and offered smart home functionality through Samsung SmartThings (a feature that died because of Samsung).<\/p>\n<p>We now think of NVIDIA Shield TV as a streaming stick, mainly because it offers the best video and audio quality of any small streaming device (and because cloud gaming took a while to pan out). But these additional features haven\u2019t gone anywhere, meaning that Shield TV is still the ultimate streaming device for gamers and tinkerers.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-End_Video_Quality_with_AI_Enhancements\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">High-End Video Quality with AI Enhancements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120890\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/83197ac4.png\" alt=\"Examples of 4K UHD quality and AI upscaling on NVIDIA Shield TV.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nvidia.com\/en-us\/shield\/\">NVIDIA<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most people buy an NVIDIA Shield TV for the video quality. Yeah, other streaming sticks support 4K UHD and Dolby vision\u2014that stuff isn\u2019t too rare. But the NVIDIA Shield also uses AI to upscale video, offering the best picture quality of any streaming device.<\/p>\n<p>By default, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/427091\/what-is-upscaling-on-a-tv\/\">all TVs try to upscale content<\/a> to fit a native resolution. But these milquetoast upscaling algorithms mainly exist to make low-res content fill the whole screen. They rarely improve image quality.<\/p>\n<p>NVIDIA\u2019s AI upscaling tech actively improves image quality, effectively making low-res content look like crystal clear 4K (or 1080p if you don\u2019t have a 4K TV). It\u2019s an incredibly valuable feature in the world of streaming, as most of the movies and shows on your favorite services are only available in 720p or 1080p.<\/p>\n<p>I should also note that NVIDIA Shield TV is the king of audio quality. It supports\u00a032-bit 192 kHz audio over HDMI and can run 7.1 surround sound systems.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Android_TV_Software_and_Chromecast_Built-In\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Android TV Software and Chromecast Built-In<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-107421\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1fd061f6.png\" alt=\"The NVIDIA Shield TV running Android 11.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">NVIDIA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I hate to throw the Chromecast under the bus, but NVIDIA Shield TV is the best way to experience the Android TV software. The expensive hardware is snappy and only somewhat buggy, which is more than you can say for most streaming sticks.<\/p>\n<p>The Android TV software fits in its own little niche. It works with select Android apps and games, of course, but it\u2019s also incredibly customizable. And thanks to Google\u2019s algorithms, it offers advanced \u201cpersonalization\u201d features that save you time when looking for shows or movies.<\/p>\n<p>Some of these personalization features are very obvious. Android TV has a Discover tab that suggests shows and movies you may enjoy, freeing you from opening individual apps. But there\u2019s also a universal search function that digs through all available services. If you press the microphone button on your remote and say \u201c<em>Scooby-Doo<\/em> live action movie,\u201d for example, Android TV will show every service that hosts the\u00a0<em>Scooby-Doo<\/em> movie.<\/p>\n<p>The Android TV software also supports Google Cast functionality, meaning that you can beam a video from your phone or computer straight to your TV (you can even use it to mirror your screen). This is especially useful when you\u2019re watching something on a phone and want to quickly move it to the big screen.<\/p>\n<p>Now, I\u2019ll be the first to say that Android TV isn\u2019t perfect. It doesn\u2019t receive enough updates, smart home features are incredibly lacking, and if you just want a clean and simple interface, Roku or Apple TV are the way to go. But when it comes to personalization and tinkering, Android TV is king.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NVIDIA-Streaming-Performance-Assistant-945-13430-2500-000\/dp\/B07YP94PBJ\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/21sFZBcHleL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud_Gaming_Android_Games_and_Emulators_on_Your_TV\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Cloud Gaming, Android Games, and Emulators on Your TV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120893\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/77b7988a.png\" alt=\"Fortnite playing on a TV with an Xbox controller.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/playing-fortnite-on-tv-xbox-controller-2102292826\">Miguel Lagoa\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While NVIDIA\u2019s plan to build a \u201cmicro-console\u201d didn\u2019t really pan out, the NVIDIA Shield TV is still the best streaming stick for gamers. It can play a flurry of Android apps, it works with emulators (so you can play classic games), and of course, it\u2019s one of the best options for cloud gaming with NVIDIA GeForce Now.<\/p>\n<p>The GeForce Now experience is especially compelling. NVIDIA\u2019s cloud gaming platform allows you to play AAA titles on any device without any huge downloads or extra hardware. The GeForce Now \u201cRTX 3080\u201d tier\u00a0offers top-of-the-line graphics that put the newest Xbox and PlayStation to shame, and of course, GeForce Now works with\u00a0<em>Fortnite<\/em> (even on iOS).<\/p>\n<p>You can connect just about any gamepad to the NVIDIA Shield TV, by the way. If you want to use an Xbox or PlayStation controller, that\u2019s fine. Voice chat also works, and if you\u2019re more of a PC gamer, you can connect a keyboard and mouse with the console.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Pro_Model_Is_More_Than_Just_a_Streaming_Stick\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">The Pro Model Is More Than Just a Streaming Stick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120886\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/eccca7ae.png\" alt=\"The NVIDIA Shield TV Pro\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NVIDIA-Shield-Android-Streaming-Performance\/dp\/B07YP9FBMM\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">NVIDIA<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most people just want a streaming stick, which is why NVIDIA sells two versions of the Shield TV. There\u2019s the standard model, which costs $150 and looks like a black hotdog, and there\u2019s the more advanced $200 Shield TV Pro.<\/p>\n<p>The standard NVIDIA Shield TV has a microSD slot and an Ethernet jack, which are awesome but a bit limiting. By comparison, the Shield TV Pro (a set-top box) has two USB ports, an Ethernet jack, an extra 8GB of storage (16GB total), an extra 1GB of RAM (3GB total).<\/p>\n<p>These extra perks enable the following features on NVIDIA Shield TV Pro:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_AI_Upscaling\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Improved AI Upscaling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the big drawbacks of the standard NVIDIA Shield TV is that it only runs AI upscaling on 30FPS video. Now, this is mainly an enthusiasts\u2019 problem, as you\u2019ll rarely stream 720p or 1080p content at 60FPS.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s a big disappointment when you\u2019re streaming custom content (from a PC via LAN, for example) or when using GeForce Now at a low resolution and high frame rate. If you plan to do anything beyond typical streaming with the NVIDIA Shield, you should buy the Pro model.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Works_with_OTA_TV\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">It Works with OTA TV!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Antenna TV is severely underrated. It\u2019s free TV, after all, and it actually offers <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/428815\/why-free-ota-tv-beats-cable-on-picture-quality\/\">a better picture quality<\/a> than cable. While the standard NVIDIA Shield doesn\u2019t work with OTA TV, you can bring this feature to your NVIDIA Shield TV Pro using two accessories.<\/p>\n<p>All you need are a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LATEST-Amplified-Digital-Antenna-Miles\/dp\/B07XQLW1H7?tag=reviewgeek-20\">TV antenna<\/a> and a digital tuner, preferably an\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SiliconDust-HDHomeRun-Flex-ATSC-Tuners\/dp\/B092KM482V?tag=reviewgeek-20\">HD HomeRun Duo<\/a> ($110) or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hauppauge-1657-WinTV-dualHD-Cordcutter-Windows\/dp\/B0787JFGWM?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Hauppauge WinTV-dualHD USB<\/a> ($75). Hook the antenna up to the tuner, connect the tuner to your NVIDIA Shield TV Pro over USB, and you\u2019re all set!<\/p>\n<p>Well, you will need an app to run a live TV service. You can either use the LiveTV app that comes standard with Android TV, install the HDHomeRun app, or use Plex to handle everything. Notably, both the HDHomeRun and Plex apps support DVR functionality.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_a_Plex_Media_Server\"><\/span>It\u2019s a Plex Media Server!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Have you ever wanted to build your own streaming service? Well, it\u2019s easy with Plex. You just load your movies, TV shows, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/114946\/how-to-create-your-own-music-streaming-service-with-plex\/\">and music\u00a0into a Plex Media Server and let the software organize everything. Then, you can stream that content on any device inside or outside your home.<\/p>\n<p>It just so happens that the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro is an amazing Plex Media Server. All you need are a few hard drives (or a NAS device) and the Plex Android TV app. Because the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro has a relatively powerful processor, it can handle multiple simultaneous streams and 4K content.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NVIDIA-Shield-Android-Streaming-Performance\/dp\/B07YP9FBMM?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31rhQ3TEZSL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019)\" aria-label=\"Shop for NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NVIDIA-Shield-Android-Streaming-Performance\/dp\/B07YP9FBMM?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NVIDIA_SHIELD_TV_Pro_2019\"><\/span>NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The NVIDIA Shield TV Pro offers all the features of its cheaper, smaller sibling. But it also offers OTA TV functionality, can work as a Plex Media Server, and features AI upscaling at 60FPS. Plus, there&#8217;s extra RAM and USB ports.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newlinebuttons\">\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019)\" aria-label=\"NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019) - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NVIDIA-Shield-Android-Streaming-Performance\/dp\/B07YP9FBMM?tag=reviewgeek-20\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$179.00<br \/><small><del>$199.99<\/del> Save 10%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_an_NVIDIA_Shield_TV\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_8\">Should You Buy an NVIDIA Shield TV?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2019\/10\/d5d4fc89.jpg\" alt=\"The NVIDIA Shield TV in a hotdog bun covered in mustard.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" data-credittext=\"Michael Crider\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Crider<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you want to make the most of a 4K TV, an NVIDIA Shield TV is absolutely worth the money. It\u2019s expensive, but it offers the best 4K streaming experience thanks to AI upscaling technology.<\/p>\n<p>Enthusiasts and dorks can also get a lot out of the NVIDIA Shield TV, though they should buy the Pro model. It opens the door to building a Plex Media Server, upscaling content at a high frame rate, and streaming OTA TV with minimal hardware.<\/p>\n<p>But here\u2019s the thing; you don\u2019t need to spend a ton of money for a good streaming experience. The average person, even if they own a 4K TV, should probably buy a cheaper streaming stick. Companies like Roku, Amazon, and Google sell 4K streaming sticks for $50 or less\u2014they don\u2019t have NVIDIA\u2019s AI upscaling, but hey, that\u2019s the tradeoff for buying something that isn\u2019t ridiculously expensive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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