Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer model: 945-13430-2500-000
Quick Description
Connect your TV to the Android ecosystem (including the ability to Chromecast) and your Nvidia-powered gaming PC with this media player.
It does come with a remote, featuring a microphone for voice commands, but you will need a gamepad if you plan to play games on it.
Other Considerations
Here are a few things about this console which could come as a surprise. For each point, you will find how to fix it (if it's an issue) and how much to budget for it. Not every point below will be a concern, but hopefully, we can keep your surprises to a minimum.
No Headphone Jack. Without a headphone jack, you will need a (more expensive) bluetooth headset to listen music privately. It also won't be possible to connect to traditional speakers or sound systems without a bluetooth feature.$50+
Screenless. If you don't already have a monitor from your last computer, you could connect this console to a TV or get a new monitor.$120+
Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $200 on accessories, for a total cost of $400.
Available at 6 locations, from $199
Based on 418 days of observation, the Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer usually costs ~$200 in Canada. If you were waiting for this console to drop in price, this could be the day you were waiting for.
Scroll down to find charts comparing the Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer to similar devices, to see how well it runs your favorite apps and to find where it can be bought from.
Pricing
History
Here's how this device has been priced up to now:
Here are a few Canadian retailers who currently sell this product:
- Get it New, from Visions Electronics for US$156.17, Online and In-Stores Last price check: 2021-01-15 04:33:26, EST
- Get it New, from Best Buy for US$156.94, Online Only Last price check: 2021-01-15 07:21:15, EST
- Get it New, from Canada Computers for US$156.94, Online and In-Stores Last price check: 2021-01-15 14:25:42, EST
- Get it New, from Memory Express for US$156.94, Online and In-Stores Last price check: 2021-01-17 04:26:03, EST
- Get it New, from Newegg for US$156.94, Online Only Last price check: 2021-01-17 06:20:01, EST
- Get it New, from B&H for US$158.69, Online Only Last price check: 2021-01-17 00:01:25, EST
Specs
Here's how the Nvidia Shield TV 8GB (2019) 4K HDR Media Streamer ranks compared to similar devices. The more stars there are, the better (except for the price row).
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The Meaty details
The Specs
The features
- Powered by Standard Replaceable Batteries (e.g. AA, AAA, etc.)
- Micro SD Storage Expansion
- HDMI
- Ethernet 10
- Ethernet 100
- Ethernet 1000 (Gigabit)
- Built-in Microphone
- Bluetooth 5
- Wi-Fi a
- Wi-Fi ac
- Wi-Fi b
- Wi-Fi g
- Wi-Fi n
Repair / Upgrade Options
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| Memory Upgrade | 0/10 | Can't be repaired or updated |
| Data Storage | 4/10 | Can be extended but not replaced |
| Graphics Upgrade | 0/10 | Can't be repaired or updated |
What it's capable of
Here are the tasks this computer can handle and how easily it'll breeze through it. A 5-star rating means it should handle the task at a professional level, a 1-star rating means it can do it, but it likely won't be a pleasant experience.
Activities it will handle
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Web & Communication
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Audio & Visual medias
The basics Music Production Drawing and Illustrations Photo Editing Video Editing -
Texts & Numbers
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Video Games
Casual and Mobile Games Enthusiast Games Triple-A Video Games -
3D and CAD
The basics
Programs, Apps and Games it will handle
Activity ratings are good but sometimes, you want to be absolutely sure your next purchase will be able to run a specific piece of software.
A 1 star rating means the program'll be usable (according to the developer's own definition; some are more demanding than others); 3 stars mean recommended specs are met with this device; 5 stars will means you will have plenty of overhead to handle uncommon uses of that program like mods, plug-ins and more.
In the same price range
For roughly the same price, you could get one of these. Anything in there sounds like a better deal?
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Microsoft Xbox One X from US$380;
~$679 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck equivalent Versatility for the Price equivalent Power 52.54% better Storage 75.42% better Portability -67.79% inferior Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: AMD Xbox One X CPUGraphics: AMD Xbox One X GPUMemory: 12.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 24.00 x 30.00 x 6.00 cmWeight: 3.810 kgdetailed info US$375.9 from Microsoft (New)as of 2021-01-16 03:48:54, ESTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Microsoft site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Apple TV 4K (32GB) from US$180;
~$429 with accessoriesSpecsDevice Ratings
by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck 58.47% better Versatility for the Price equivalent Power 17.79% better Storage 11.01% better Portability equivalent Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Apple A10XGraphics: Apple A10X GraphicsMemory: 3.00 GBStorage: 32.00 GBDimensions: 9.80 x 9.80 x 3.50 cmWeight: 0.425 kgdetailed info from US$179.71 - US$179.71 from Apple (New)as of 2021-01-17 03:08:40, EST
- US$179.71 from Walmart (New)as of 2021-01-17 04:17:46, EST
- US$180.49 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-17 05:58:47, EST
- US$180.49 from The Source (New)as of 2021-01-17 03:52:39, EST
- US$180.49 from Staples (New)as of 2021-01-16 00:34:32, EST
- US$180.49 from London Drugs (New)as of 2021-01-15 11:34:45, EST
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
