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$149 retail price ($129 for 64GB model that loses Ethernet for WiFi only)
Nvidia Shield Pro:
ads on homescreen via google tv
last hardware refresh 2019 (5 years)
HDMI 2.0b
WiFi 5 / gigabit Ethernet
16GB internal storage (USB 3 port for ext hard drive if desired)
$199 retail price
Both support 4K, Dolby vision, atmos, etc. Apple’s dynamic frame rate switching actually works whereas NViDIA’s has bugs and been in beta hell for years.
For your average person without very specific needs like running a Plex server off the same hardware the Apple TV4K is as or more private than the shield at a cheaper price and under active development.
Apple TV 4K:
Nvidia Shield Pro:
Both support 4K, Dolby vision, atmos, etc. Apple’s dynamic frame rate switching actually works whereas NViDIA’s has bugs and been in beta hell for years.
For your average person without very specific needs like running a Plex server off the same hardware the Apple TV4K is as or more private than the shield at a cheaper price and under active development.