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Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen, 2022) vs NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019)
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- 41 different values
- 17 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 14 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 43 streaming devices.
- Built-in Ethernet speedA: 100MbpsB: 1,000MbpsNVIDIA is 10 times higher.
- RAMA: 2GBB: 3GBNVIDIA is 1 GB higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AAmazon: 86 × 77 mm
- BNVIDIA: 159 × 25.9 mm
Weight
0 to 500 g
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General
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Series
Model numbers
P2897, 945-12897-2500-1015Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-tv-pro-p2897-ce-doc.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Pro-linked declaration, EUT Certification Summary page 1 names P2897. Hardware model is shared with 2017. Tegra X1+ / 3 GB / 16 GB and 2019 launch establish retained generation.12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512596-REG/nvidia_945_12897_2500_101_shield_tv_pro_hdr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2019 Pro listing gives manufacturer retail number 945-12897-2500-101. Device regulatory model P2897 is separate and shared with prior hardware.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Colours
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Form factor
Video output
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Max output resolution
Max output refresh rate
60Hz3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 13 explicitly permits 4K Dolby Vision at 60 Hz on compatible displays. This is the highest output rate published in these exact-device documents. No lower-resolution maximum is inferred from decoder claims.12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512596-REG/nvidia_945_12897_2500_101_shield_tv_pro_hdr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Key Specs explicitly states Max Video Output via HDMI up to UHD 4K at 60.00 fps. Confirms published output maximum independently of decoder limits.
Video output modes
AAmazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen, 2022)
| Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|
| 2160 | 60 |
| 1080 | 60 |
| 720 | 60 |
BNVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) | HDR format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 | Dolby Vision |
HDR formats
Dolby Vision profiles
4-MEL, 5 (up to Level 9), 8 (up to Level 9), 9 (up to Level 5), 101Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Video codecs Dolby Vision row: 4-MEL, 5, 8, 9 and 10. Levels specified only for profiles 5 and 8 (up to 9), and 9 (up to 5). No level borrowed from a Fire TV Stick table. Local-file support depends on the player.
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HDMI version
HDCP version
HDMI-CEC
Automatic frame rate matching
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Dynamic range matching
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Upscaling
Basic, Enhanced, AI-Enhanced3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 7 names Basic, Enhanced and AI-Enhanced. Original guide limits AI inputs to at least 480p and at most 30 Hz, with RGB excluded. Later maker firmware 8.2 explicitly adds Pro-only 60 FPS AI upscaling, so the old guide limit is not applied to updated Pro firmware.4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2 explicitly states 2019 SHIELD TV Pro adds 60 FPS AI upscaling. Pro update resolves outdated 30 Hz guide.
Video decoding
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Video codecs
H.265 / HEVC, H.264 / AVC, AV1, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact third-generation decoder table. Does not inherit H.263 or VP8 from older Cubes or Sticks.
HEVC, VP8, VP9, H.264, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, H.263, MJPEG, MPEG-4, WMV9, VC-1, Xvid, DivX1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Maker Video Features publishes all listed decoding formats. Its Format/Container support list additionally names Xvid and DivX video formats. They are stored here rather than as containers. No unpublished Xvid/DivX profile or maximum is inferred. MPEG1/2 and WMV9/VC1 are separated into explicitly named formats. AV1 is not inferred.
Video decode limits
AAmazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen, 2022)
| Codec | Profile | Level | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) | Bit depth (bits) |
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| H.265 / HEVC | Main 10 | 5.1 | 2160 | 60 | Not available |
| H.264 / AVC | High | 5.1 | 2160 | 30 | 8 |
| H.264 / AVC | High | 5.1 | 1080 | 60 | 8 |
| AV1 | Main | 5.1 | 2160 | 60 | 10 |
| VP9 | 2 | Not available | 2160 | 60 | Not available |
| MPEG-2 | Not available | Not available | 1080 | 60 | Not available |
| MPEG-4 | Not available | Not available | 1080 | 60 | Not available |
BNVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019)
| Codec | Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEVC | 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| VP8 | 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| VP9 | 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| H.264 | 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| MPEG-1 | 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| MPEG-2 | 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| H.263 | 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| MJPEG | 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| MPEG-4 | 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| WMV9 | 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| VC-1 | 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Video containers
DRM systems
Widevine L1 v11, PlayReady 3.31Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact DRM row lists Widevine L1 v11 and PlayReady 3.3. Secure Media Path note applies to video media only. Does not guarantee service 4K availability.
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Audio
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Audio formats
Dolby MAT, Dolby Digital / AC3, Dolby Digital Plus / EAC3, Dolby Atmos (DDP+JOC and AC4), Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AACv2, AAC-ELD, xHE-AAC, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM / WAV, AMR-NB, Opus1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Audio codecs are input formats and qualified routes. Dolby MAT transcoding applies to streaming apps and HDMI input. MAT input to MAT output is specified for HDMI input. TrueHD, DTS, basic-profile DTS-HD and MPEG-H are passthrough. Other named audio formats are decoder capabilities. PCM/Wave up to 96 kHz, six channels, 16/24-bit is a decoder limit, so output maximum fields remain empty.
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WAVE, AMR, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, PCM, WMA, WMA-Pro, WMA-Lossless, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Audio table names Dolby Audio formats and supported music/PCM formats. Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X and DTS-HD are passthrough roles, not claimed internal decoding. Output and application support vary.
Audio passthrough formats
Dolby TrueHD (Atmos), DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact table explicitly names Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD basic profile and MPEG-H passthrough. TrueHD Atmos is named in the Dolby row. Compatible player, content and HDMI audio equipment are required. These are current support statements, not guaranteed launch behavior. Full DTS-HD Master Audio support is not claimed.
Dolby Atmos
Audio channel configurations
7.1 surround sound, 2-channel stereo, HDMI audio passthrough up to 5.12Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Audio support row names 7.1 surround, stereo and HDMI audio passthrough up to 5.1. It does not identify 7.1 as PCM. Separate current developer passthrough format support is retained without extending this general channel claim.
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Max audio sample rate
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Max audio bit depth
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Bluetooth audio output
Processor and memory
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System on chip
CPU
4x ARM Cortex-A73 at 2.2 GHz and 4x ARM Cortex-A53 at 2.0 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026CPU row: ARM 4xCA73 at 2.2 GHz and ARM 4xCA53 at 2.0 GHz.
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CPU cores
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Max CPU clock
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GPU
RAM
RAM type
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Storage
Storage type
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Expandable storage
Storage expansion methods
USB removable media storage, USB adopted device storage3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Attached USB storage supports direct media access and adopted app storage under the stated guide conditions. Network NAS playback is separate and does not qualify as expansion.
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi MIMO
Built-in Ethernet speed
Optional Ethernet adapter support
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Bluetooth version
Ports
AAmazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen, 2022)
| Connector | Count | Version | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 1 | 2.1 | Video input |
| HDMI | 1 | 2.1 | Video output, ARC input support |
| USB-A | 1 | 2.0 | External storage, webcam or compatible controller |
| Ethernet | 1 | Not available | 10/100 Mbps network |
| DC power | 1 | Not available | Power input |
| Other | 1 | Not available | IR extender output |
BNVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019)
| Connector | Count | Version | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 2 | USB 3.0 | External storage and accessories |
| HDMI | 1 | 2.0b | Video and audio output |
| Ethernet | 1 | Not available | Gigabit network |
| DC power | 1 | Not available | Power input |
Smart home
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Thread border router
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Matter controller
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Smart home platforms
Remote control
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Remote model
Remote connection
Remote microphone
Remote voice assistants
Remote TV control
Power, Volume, Mute, Channel up/down2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Product page Enhanced remote paragraph and QSG page 2 label power, volume, mute and channel buttons. Compatible television, audio equipment or cable-box setup required.
Power, Volume, Input switching3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Sections 2.5 and 3.3.9 explicitly support TV/AVR volume and TV power through HDMI-CEC or IR. Separate later firmware 8.2 enables input switching through IR.4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026Firmware 8.2 Customize your menu button adds switch input (IR only). Kept in note, not advertised as native HDMI-CEC input switching.
Remote finder
Remote backlight
Remote power
Remote charging port
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Software
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Operating system
Android TV1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Current Operating System table states Android 11.0 powered by Android TV. This identifies platform, not launch version. Android 11 arrived through SHIELD Experience 9.0.4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026SHIELD Experience 9.0 adds Android 11. Current spec OS is not launch OS.
Operating system at launch
App store
Casting protocols
Voice assistants
Hands-free voice control
Mobile remote platforms
Accessibility features
VoiceView screen reader, Screen magnifier, Text Banner, Closed captions, Audio Description, Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Accessibility row lists these features. Captions and Audio Description depend on content. ASHA supports select compatible Bluetooth hearing devices, not every hearing aid.
TalkBack3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 3.9 explicitly describes TalkBack on/off using Back + Down remote shortcut. Current firmware adds other accessibility features separately.4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026Current 9.2.4 enhancements list Bounce Keys, Key Repeat, accessibility timeout and TalkBack speech in 23 European languages. Original guide names TalkBack.
Gaming
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Game services
Game controller support
Xbox Wireless Controller (Bluetooth), Xbox Adaptive Controller, Sony DualSense (Bluetooth), Sony DualShock 4 (Bluetooth)9Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 8 October 2026Exact supported Cube guide names these controllers over compatible Bluetooth. Microsoft account and Game Pass Ultimate required for subscription catalog. Fortnite has a membership-free option. No all-game or all-controller claim.
Bluetooth game controllers, Sony DualSense, Xbox Series X/S controller, USB game controllers3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 11 explicitly supports Bluetooth game controllers. Firmware-specific named next-generation controller support is backed separately. No USB-controller claim inferred from generic USB accessory connectors.4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026Firmware 8.2.2 explicitly adds Bluetooth pairing for DualSense and Xbox Series X/S controllers. No Bluetooth-version inheritance.12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512596-REG/nvidia_945_12897_2500_101_shield_tv_pro_hdr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Tegra X1+ Processor overview explicitly lists USB controllers among supported peripherals. No generic USB inference.
Power
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Power supply
Rated power input
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Included adapter output
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Max power consumption (claimed)
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Standby power (claimed)
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Measured
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Video playback power (measured)
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Idle power (measured)
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Standby power (measured)
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Boot time (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width86Height77Depth86mm(3.4 × 3 × 3.4 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Device Size row: 86 x 86 x 77 mm. Width and depth are the square footprint, height is vertical, corroborated by the technical diagram. Millimetre figures take precedence over rounded inch figures. Excludes adapter and remote.
Width159Height25.93Depth98mm(6.3 × 1 × 3.9 in)8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2019 Pro review states the author prefers to lie the device flat rather than standing upright. This establishes the stored horizontal placement of maker literal metric body dimensions.10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Weight & Size gives width 15.900 cm, upright height 9.800 cm and upright depth 2.593 cm. Exact cm-to-mm conversion. Stored in flat horizontal placement: left-right width 159 mm, bottom-top thickness 25.93 mm, front-back depth 98 mm. Device body excludes optional upright stand. Exact Pro review explicitly describes flat use.
Weight
Remote dimensions
Width38Height158Depth17mm(1.5 × 6.2 × 0.7 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Enhanced remote Size row: 38 x 158 x 17 mm. Width across buttons, height along buttons, depth thickness.
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Remote weight
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Certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen), Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, Power adapter, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Exact Included in the box row. HDMI, IR extender and Ethernet cables sold separately. Standard Enhanced remote bundle.
SHIELD TV Pro, SHIELD Remote, External Power Adapter, Quick Start guide, Support booklet, 2 x AAA batteries3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 1 complete box list gives Pro device, remote, external adapter, Quick Start guide and Support booklet. Product page Remote table separately confirms included AAA pair. Controller and optional stand excluded.
HDMI cable included
No3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 1 complete box list omits HDMI cable. Section 2.1 lists HDMI cable among required equipment. Exact Pro Expert Reviews explicitly confirms no HDMI cable inside box.8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design section explicitly states no HDMI cable is included inside the box. This corroborates the complete maker box list.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
d1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdf3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official US Gen3 quick-start guide linked from exact product page. Three image-only pages rendered and inspected.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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