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General

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Series

Apple TV1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026

SHIELD TV1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026The page and the press release name the line SHIELD TV, next to SHIELD TV Pro.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MLFF4LL/A, MLFF4FD/A5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The US store page structured data gives the SKU MLFF4LL/A. Apple has not yet published an A-number for the 4th generation (the Identify your Apple TV model page lists only the 3rd generation and earlier). The SKU is stored as the model number.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German store page structured data gives the SKU MLFF4FD/A.

P34304Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-tv-p3430-ce-doc.pdfRead 10 October 2026EU declaration of conformity names product type SHIELD Android TV Game Console, model P3430, with accessories Shield Remote and Power cord. The support guide links the same model to FCC ID VOB-P3430.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

13 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Press release dated October 13, 2026.

28 October 20193Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 10 October 2026Press release dated October 28, 2019 unveils the new SHIELD TV and SHIELD TV Pro.

Status

Available2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Page offers pre-order and says available starting 11.13.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Apple TV 4K (4th generation) can be pre-ordered starting October 13, with availability beginning November 13.

Discontinued11Press articletechradar.com/televisions/streaming-devices/the-nvidia-shield-has-been-discontinued-at-last-but-the-shield-pro-lives-on-only-with-a-50-percent-price-hike-due-to-the-memory-crisisRead 10 October 2026Article of October 2, 2026 says the standard Nvidia Shield TV has been officially discontinued and only the Pro remains on sale.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple TV 4K (2022)2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The page compares the A19 chip with the previous generation. The footnotes name the test units as Apple TV 4K (4th generation) and Apple TV 4K (3rd generation), so the predecessor is the 2022 3rd generation.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Pricing and Availability: $299 (U.S.) or $49.83 (U.S.) per month for six months. US prices exclude sales tax.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Store page price $299.00 for the single configuration. US price excludes sales tax.

$1493Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 10 October 2026Pricing and Availability: SHIELD TV starts at $149 with remote. US price before tax. Later price changes are not used.8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/nvidia-shield-tv-2019-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the SHIELD TV is $149 and came out on October 28, 2019.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€3494Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German release, Preise und Verfügbarkeit: 349 Euro inkl. MwSt. Taken from the German maker release as the euro launch price.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German store price 349,00 EUR including VAT, as published. This agrees with the German press release.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Customers in the U.S. and 29 other countries and regions can pre-order. Only the US and Germany are listed because only those two maker pages were opened.4Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The German release says pre-order from apple.com/de/store, with availability from November 13. This supports Germany.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026US store page offers pre-order.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German store page offers pre-order.

US, CA, EU3Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 10 October 2026Pricing and Availability: ships in the US, Canada and select European countries. The EU entry does not claim every member state.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Store image text says Apple TV 4K, front exterior, black color. Apple publishes no color name, so Black is taken from that text.

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Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

Box1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Apple TV 4K is a stand-alone square box with a built-in power supply. The Size and Weight section gives box dimensions. HDMI cable is sold separately.

Box1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Weight & Size: a 4 cm by 16.5 cm tube that connects to the TV with a cable. Tom's Guide calls it a cylinder rather than a box or dongle. Box is the nearest option because it does not plug into the HDMI port. The schema has no tube option.

Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest published video output resolution. Decoder capability and app streaming quality do not establish the output resolution.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity footnote 5: support for up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output. The maker defines its 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160 on support.apple.com/en-us/119599.7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 20 October 2026Apple defines its 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160. Combined with the 4K 60-fps HDR output claim on the spec page.

3840 × 2160px2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 12: 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160p) content with HDR10 or Dolby Vision. Needs a 4K display with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2.

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output refresh rate. Resolution, HDR and connection conditions belong in the source note. This is not a television panel refresh rate.

60Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity footnote 5: up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output, ARC or eARC and Quick Media Switching only. HDMI 2.1 on its own does not establish 4K 120 Hz. Video Formats: standard SDR/HDR video rates up to 2160p, 60 fps.

60Hz2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 13: Dolby Vision at 4K resolution with a 60 Hz refresh rate. This is the highest rate published in the exact-device documents. Lower rates exist for other display modes.

Video output modesiPublished video output combinations. A row records support, not a proved maximum at every lower resolution. Keep HDR, chroma and bit depth conditions in source notes.

AApple TV 4K (2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026One row records the stated 4K 60 fps HDR output. Chroma and bit depth are not stated. No lower-resolution maximum is inferred.7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 20 October 2026Apple's definition of 4K as 3840 x 2160 sets the row's width and height.

BNVIDIA SHIELD TV (2019)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)	HDR format
3840	2160	60	Dolby Vision

Source2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 13 names 4K Dolby Vision output at 60 Hz. Bit depth and chroma are not stated. It is a published combination, not a lower-resolution maximum table.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Video Formats: Dolby Vision (Profile 8.1 and 5), HDR10, HDR10+, HLG. Compatible content, app and display are required.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Page says Dolby Vision and HDR10+. HDR10 and HLG come from the spec page.

HDR10, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Video Features row: Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10. HDR10+ and HLG are not listed.

Dolby Vision profilesiPublished supported Dolby Vision profiles and levels. Streaming support does not prove local-file support.

5, 8.11Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Video Formats: Dolby Vision (Profile 8.1 and 5). This is the maker's list, not a statement about local-file playback.

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HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. A revision does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

2.11Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: HDMI 2.1. Footnote 5 limits the stated support to 4K 60-fps HDR output, ARC or eARC and Quick Media Switching. It is not a 48 Gbps or 4K 120 Hz claim.

2.0b1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Interfaces row: HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2 and CEC support.

HDCP version

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2.21Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Interfaces row: HDCP 2.2.

HDMI-CEC

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: control your TV or receiver via IR or CEC. Footnote 7 lists power on and off, input switching to Apple TV 4K, volume and mute.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Interfaces row: CEC support.

Automatic frame rate matchingiCan switch the video output rate to match content. App, operating system and playback restrictions belong in the source note.

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 20 October 2026Match Frame Rate switches the output refresh rate to the frame rate of content. Needs television support. The article covers Apple TV 4K in general, not only the 4th generation.

Yes2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 22: PLEX and KODI support automatic refresh rate matching. The system Match frame rate (beta) switch has to be started for each video and is not universal.

Dynamic range matchingiCan switch the output dynamic range to match SDR or HDR content. App and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 20 October 2026Match Dynamic Range matches the output to the dynamic range of content. Needs television support. The article covers Apple TV 4K in general, not only the 4th generation.

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UpscalingiNamed video upscaling modes. Record source resolution and output restrictions in source notes.

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Basic, Enhanced, AI-Enhanced1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Video Features row: AI-enhanced upscaling for up to 4K 30 FPS. The Pro row says 60 FPS, so that limit is not used here. The mode names come from the user guide.2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 7 names Basic, Enhanced and AI-Enhanced upscaling. AI upscaling is not used for content below 480p, above 30 Hz or in RGB.

Video decoding

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Video codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

AV1, VP9, HEVC, H.264, MPEG-41Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Video Formats lists AV1, VP9, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC and MPEG-4. The press release says the A19 has a new dedicated AV1 decoder. No per-codec profile or level table is published, so video_decode_limits is left out.

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-tvRead 10 October 2026Video Features rows list H.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9, H.264, MPEG1/2, H.263, MJPEG, MPEG4 and WMV9/VC1, and the Format/Container line names Xvid and DivX. Chip capability alone is not claimed.

Video decode limitsiPublished supported decoding limits. Profiles, levels and playback route matter. Output resolution and service support are separate.

AApple TV 4K (2026)

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BNVIDIA SHIELD TV (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

Source1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Video Features rows: up to 4K HDR playback at 60 FPS for H.265/HEVC. Up to 4K at 60 FPS for VP8, VP9, H.264 and MPEG1/2. Up to 1080p at 60 FPS for H.263, MJPEG, MPEG4 and WMV9/VC1. Profile, level and bit depth are not published.

Video containersiExplicitly supported local playback containers. App requirements belong in the source note.

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ASF, AVI, MKV, MOV, M2TS, MPEG-TS, MP4, WebM1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Video Features Format/Container line: ASF, AVI, MKV, MOV, M2TS, MPEG-TS, MP4 and WebM. Xvid and DivX are listed as codecs, not containers. Application and codec limits still apply.

DRM systemsiNamed supported DRM systems and security levels. DRM certification does not prove a particular service streams at 4K.

FairPlay Streaming15Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2454/_index.htmlRead 20 October 2026FairPlay Streaming overview lists Apple TV as a supported client for encrypted content. No security level is stated. This is an archived technote that predates the 4th generation.

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Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished supported audio formats. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are qualified in source notes.

HE-AAC v1, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Audio Formats lists HE-AAC (V1), AAC (up to 320 Kbps), protected AAC, MP3 (up to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, AC-3 (Dolby Digital 5.1), E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound) and Dolby Atmos. Format support does not establish compressed passthrough.

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-tvRead 10 October 2026Audio support row lists AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WAVE, AMR, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, PCM, WMA, WMA-Pro, WMA-Lossless, Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-X and DTS-HD. The row writes Digital Plus without Dolby, so it is stored as Dolby Digital Plus. Dolby Digital comes from the Dolby Audio line.

Audio passthrough formatsiCompressed formats explicitly passed to external audio equipment without decoding. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish TrueHD passthrough.

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Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Audio support row marks Dolby TrueHD, DTS-X and DTS-HD as pass-through. The Audio section also says DTS-X is passed through over HDMI.

Dolby AtmosiExplicit device support for Dolby Atmos. Codec, service, app and output requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Audio Formats names Dolby Atmos. Compatible content and downstream audio equipment are required.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Page says Spatial Audio immerses you in Dolby Atmos surround sound.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Audio section: Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos). Atmos needs compatible apps and equipment.

Audio channel configurationsiPublished output configurations, such as 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1. Keep PCM and compressed audio routes separate in source notes. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish a channel configuration.

2.0, 5.110Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/change-audio-settings-atvba773c3c9/tvosRead 20 October 2026Audio Format settings: Stereo Only sends uncompressed two-channel PCM, and Convert to Dolby Digital 5.1 re-encodes compressed Dolby Digital 5.1. These are output modes. A 7.1 decoder listing alone is not used as proof of a 7.1 output. The guide covers Apple TV 4K in general.

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Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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192kHz1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Audio section: high-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz over HDMI. The Pro-only USB line is not used.

Max audio bit depthiHighest published audio output bit depth. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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24bits1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Audio section: high-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz over HDMI.

Bluetooth audio output

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/connect-bluetooth-devices-atvbbf148994/tvosRead 20 October 2026The guide lists headphones among Bluetooth devices that connect to Apple TV 4K. Bluetooth codecs are not published.

Yes6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2 notes restore Bluetooth LDAC support for supported headphones. The page covers the SHIELD TV family and is not written per model.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

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LDAC6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026Same note. No other Bluetooth codec is claimed.

Processor and memory

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System on chip

Apple A191Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Processor row: A19 chip. No core count or clock is published for the Apple TV, so none is inherited from the iPhone.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Faster Performance, Smarter Remote: the A19 chip delivers up to 50 percent faster CPU performance and up to 2x faster GPU performance than the previous generation and includes a new dedicated AV1 decoder.

NVIDIA Tegra X1+1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Processor row: NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor with a 256-core NVIDIA GPU and 2 GB RAM.

CPU

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CPU cores

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Max CPU clockiHighest explicitly published processor clock for this device. Generic chipset limits are not device evidence.

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GPU

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NVIDIA 256-core GPU1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Processor row: 256-core NVIDIA GPU.

RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

8GB17Press articleaftvnews.com/apple-announces-new-4th-gen-apple-tv-4k-with-performance-ai-and-smart-home-upgradesRead 20 October 2026Article says the new model has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Apple does not publish RAM for Apple TV. This is a single secondary source. Pre-launch reports from code analysis expected 8 GB with the A19 and 4 GB was the 2022 figure. Treat as unverified until a teardown or developer listing confirms it.

2GB1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Processor row: 2 GB RAM. The Pro has 3 GB and is not used.

RAM type

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StorageiMarketed built-in storage capacity in decimal GB. Free space after the operating system is separate.

128GB1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Capacity row: 128GB. Footnote: 1GB = 1 billion bytes, actual formatted capacity is less. This is the only capacity sold.

8GB1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Storage row: 8GB, with a note that a portion is occupied by system software. This is marketed capacity, not free space.

Storage type

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Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

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Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Storage row: expandable via microSD. Interfaces row lists a microSD card slot. The support guide says apps need the card to be formatted as device storage.

Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

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microSD removable media storage, microSD adopted device storage for apps2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 20: a microSD card is read as removable storage and apps cannot be installed on it. Formatting it as device storage lets apps install there. Network storage is separate and is not expansion.9Reviewtomsguide.com/face-off/nvidia-shield-tv-vs-nvidia-shield-tv-proRead 10 October 2026Face-off of November 29, 2019: the standard SHIELD TV expands storage with a microSD card slot. The Pro uses USB.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO. Footnote 3: Wi-Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. The bands are not stated.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Wireless row: 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Wireless row: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi MIMOiWritten as 2x2 MIMO when the maker gives the stream count, or MIMO when it does not. 2T2R counts as 2x2. MU-MIMO support alone does not show more than one stream, so it is not stored. Band wording goes in the source note.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Wireless row: 2x2 MIMO.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of a built-in Ethernet port. An optional USB Ethernet adapter does not count.

1,000Mbps1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row and port diagram: Gigabit Ethernet.

1,000Mbps1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Interfaces row: Gigabit Ethernet. This is the rated port speed.

Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth versioniPublished device Bluetooth version. The remote can use a different Bluetooth version.

61Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Bluetooth 6. The Siri Remote is listed separately as Bluetooth 6 as well.

5.01Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Wireless row: Bluetooth 5.0 + LE.

PortsiPhysical device connectors, including a fixed HDMI plug and power-only USB. Excludes connectors on the remote and optional adapters. Count identical connectors in each row.

AApple TV 4K (2026)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Gigabit Ethernet	1
AC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026The port diagram caption lists built-in power supply, Gigabit Ethernet and HDMI. The built-in power supply takes a mains power cord, stored as an AC input. Remote USB-C is not a device port.

BNVIDIA SHIELD TV (2019)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.0b	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Gigabit network	1
microSD	1	Not available	Removable or adopted storage	Not available
AC power	1	Not available	Power input for the built-in power supply	Not available

Source2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1 shows Ethernet, power in, remote locator, HDMI and microSD slot. The spec page gives the speed and version. Tom's Guide places the power and Ethernet ports on one end and the microSD slot and HDMI on the other. The remote locator is a button, not a connector.

Smart home

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Thread border router

Yes18Spec databasematteralpha.com/apple/apple-tv-4k-4th-generation-p5709Read 20 October 2026Matter Alpha entry lists Network: Thread, Thread Border Router, Matter over Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, with Thread device type Router. Apple's own spec page says Thread networking technology and the press release says built-in Wi-Fi and Thread. Apple's Thread support page has not yet been updated for the 4th generation.

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Matter controlleriCan commission and control Matter accessories. Acting as a Matter accessory alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Compatibility and Home Control: works with HomeKit or Matter-enabled Thread accessories, and acts as a home hub. Matter accessories require a home hub such as Apple TV 4K (product page footnote).2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Home Control section: connect more accessories than ever with Matter. Footnote: Matter accessories require a home hub such as an Apple TV 4K.

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Smart home platforms

Apple Home, Matter2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Home Control section: works with HomeKit-enabled accessories and with Matter accessories, as a smart home hub with the Home app.

Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Control41Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Voice Assistants row names Google Home and Amazon Echo compatibility. Control4 comes from the release notes. Samsung SmartThings hub use is a Pro feature and is not claimed.6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2.2 notes add Control4 home automation support. A Control4 installer must set it up.

Remote control

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Remote model

Siri Remote (4th generation)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026In the Box and the Siri Remote section: Siri Remote (4th generation).

SHIELD Remote (P3700)5Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-remote-p3700-eu-doc.pdfRead 10 October 2026EUT Certification Summary: SHIELD Remote, model P3700. The user guide links this declaration for the supplied remote.

Remote connectioniEvery wireless link the included remote uses, to the device or to other equipment. An infrared transmitter that controls the TV counts as infrared.

Bluetooth, Infrared1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section lists Bluetooth 6 and an IR transmitter. Bluetooth links the remote to the box. The IR transmitter controls other equipment.

Bluetooth, Infrared1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: Bluetooth connectivity and an IR blaster.

Remote microphone

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: microphone for Siri on the remote, with a Siri button.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: microphone for voice search and commands.

Remote voice assistantsiVoice assistants usable from the supplied remote. Region, language, app and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: Siri button and microphone for Siri on the remote. Region and language restrictions apply.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote with Find My: use the dedicated Siri button.

Google Assistant1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: microphone for voice search. The Google Assistant answers it.

Remote TV controliSupported TV controls, such as power, volume and input. Infrared and HDMI-CEC routes are qualified in source notes.

Power, Volume, Mute, Input switching1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Footnote 7: powering on and off, switching input to Apple TV 4K, controlling volume, and mute. Works via IR or CEC. TV compatibility applies.

Power, Volume, Input switching2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Sections 2.4 and 3.3: the remote controls TV and receiver volume and power through HDMI-CEC or IR. Release notes 8.2 add input switching with IR.6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2 notes: the menu button can switch input, IR only.

Remote finder

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: Find My with Precision Finding. Footnote 6: Precision Finding works on the Siri Remote (4th generation) paired with iPhone Duo, iPhone Air, or iPhone 17 or later (excluding iPhone 17e). The press release adds an option to play a sound on the remote.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote with Find My: if the remote goes missing, use Find My or say Siri, find the remote, to have it play a sound.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The new Siri Remote adds Find My support with Precision Finding and an option to play a sound on the remote.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: remote locator. It needs a powered SHIELD, a paired remote and working batteries.

Remote backlight

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Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: motion-activated backlit buttons.

Remote poweriPublished batteries or rechargeable battery arrangement for the supplied remote.

Built-in rechargeable battery1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: rechargeable battery, charging via USB-C cable to a computer or power adapter (each sold separately). No cell capacity is published.

2 x AAA batteries1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: 2x AAA batteries included.

Remote charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: USB-C connector for charging.

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Software

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Operating systemiPlatform name. The launch version is stored separately from later firmware support.

tvOS1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Footnote on Siri AI names tvOS 27.2. The launch tvOS version is not stated, so launch_os_version is left out.

Android TV1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Operating System row: Android 11.0 powered by Android TV with Chromecast 4K built-in. This is the current version, not the launch version.

Operating system at launch

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Android 9.0 Pie6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.0 notes upgrade SHIELD TV to Android P. SHIELD Experience 8.0.2 added support for the 2019 SHIELD Remote that ships with this model. Later Android 11 came with 9.0.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table of the Pro that launched the same day says Android 9.0 Pie. Both models share the SHIELD Experience of that time. No separate launch OS statement for the standard model was found.

App store

App Store2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026TV and Beyond section: explore thousands of other top apps in the App Store.

Google Play Store1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Included Apps lists the Google Play Store.

Casting protocolsiPublished casting or screen mirroring protocols. AirPlay and Google Cast are distinct. App-only playback support does not prove system-wide mirroring.

AirPlay13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/stream-audio-and-video-to-apple-tv-4k-atvbf2be9ef7/tvosRead 20 October 2026Use AirPlay to stream audio and video to Apple TV 4K, and to mirror the screen of an iPhone, iPad or Mac. The guide says AirPlay without a version number, so no version is stored.

Google Cast1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Operating System row: Chromecast 4K built-in. Stored as Google Cast. No AirPlay is claimed.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants supported by the device. A remote microphone and hands-free activation are separate features.

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri AI section and Microphones row. Siri AI needs an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad for personal context, and is not initially available in the EU on iOS or iPadOS.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Siri AI section.

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Voice Assistants row: built-in voice control with the Google Assistant, Google Home compatible and Amazon Echo compatible (works with Alexa). Alexa needs a linked external Echo and the NVIDIA skill.

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri AI section: activate hands-free with your voice using Siri or Hey Siri, or press and hold the Siri button on the remote. The Microphones row names a three-microphone array with voice isolation. Far-field support varies by region and language (see the product page footnote).2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Easily said and done: three far-field microphones built in, so you can talk to Siri and control Apple TV 4K using just your voice. Footnote: far-field support varies by region and language, and needs the primary tvOS language set to Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Norwegian or Swedish.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Three far-field microphones for completely hands-free Hey Siri or Siri. Advanced echo cancellation isolates the voice while audio plays.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Voice Assistants row footnote: hands-free voice control requires the SHIELD Controller, a Google Home Mini or an Amazon Echo. The included remote is push to talk. Google Home linking has to be set up again after SHIELD Experience 9.2.

Mobile remote platforms

iOS2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Better Together section: iPhone controls playback and volume from the Lock Screen or Control Center. The iPad is added from the User Guide page.14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/iphone-ipad-apple-watch-a-remote-atvb701cadc1/tvosRead 20 October 2026The guide explains using an iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch as a remote. The iOS option covers Apple mobile remote control, including iPadOS. Apple Watch is not a separate option.

Android, iOS2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 27: the SHIELD TV app for Android or iOS on the same network, paired with a 6-digit code.

Accessibility features

VoiceOver, Zoom, Hover Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Audio Descriptions, Siri and Dictation, Type to Siri, Switch Control, Larger Type1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Accessibility section Features include list. This is the software feature list on the spec page, not a statement about every feature at launch.

TalkBack, Bounce Keys, Key Repeat2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 3.9 describes TalkBack, switched on with Back and Down on the remote.6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 9.2.2 notes add Bounce Keys, Key Repeat and TalkBack speech in 23 European languages. TalkBack itself is in the user guide.

Gaming

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Game servicesiPublished native or cloud gaming services. Service availability is time-sensitive. Record software and region requirements in source notes.

Apple Arcade2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Apple Arcade section. Requires a subscription.

NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Google Play Games1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Gaming Features row: NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming and Android gaming through Google Play Store. A controller or keyboard and mouse is required for GeForce NOW. Included Apps lists Google Play Games.

Game controller supportiExplicitly supported controllers or connection methods. Bluetooth alone does not establish game controller support.

Sony DualShock 4, Sony DualSense, Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Xbox Adaptive Controller, MFi-compatible game controllers1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026The spec page says compatible with supported game controllers. The named controllers come from the Apple TV 4K User Guide page Use a game controller on Apple TV 4K.12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/use-a-game-controller-atvbc9f8f810/tvosRead 20 October 2026Opening paragraph lists Sony PlayStation DualShock 4, PlayStation DualSense, Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Xbox Adaptive Controllers and MFi-compatible game controllers. The guide covers Apple TV 4K in general.

Bluetooth game controllers, Xbox One controller, Xbox Series X/S controller, Sony DualShock 4, Sony DualSense, SCUF controllers2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 11: Bluetooth accessories including game controllers can be added. Named controller models come from the release notes and Tom's Guide.6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2.2 and 9.0 notes explicitly add DualSense, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and 5 and SCUF controllers.8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/nvidia-shield-tv-2019-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says other Android controllers, Xbox One controllers and DualShock 4 controllers can be connected.9Reviewtomsguide.com/face-off/nvidia-shield-tv-vs-nvidia-shield-tv-proRead 10 October 2026Face-off: both models let you use any Bluetooth game controller you see fit.

Power

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Power supply

Internal AC1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: built-in power supply. A mains power cord is in the box.

Internal AC1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Power row: built-in power supply. The tube takes a power cord, not an external adapter.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating, as published. An external adapter output rating is separate.

100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Electrical and Environmental Requirements: line voltage 100V to 240V AC, frequency 50Hz to 60Hz. No maximum wattage is inferred from the input voltage.

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Included adapter outputiRated output of the included power adapter. This is not device power consumption.

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Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

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Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

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Measured

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Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption in standby. Network state, firmware and measurement point belong in source notes.

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

Width93.24Height31Depth93.24mm(3.7 × 1.2 × 3.7 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight: height 31.00 mm, width 93.24 mm, depth 93.24 mm for the box.

Width165Height40Depth40mm(6.5 × 1.6 × 1.6 in)1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Weight & Size lists 4 cm for height, 4 cm for width and 16.5 cm for depth. The tube rests horizontally with the ports at its two ends, as Tom's Guide describes. The stored width is therefore the 165 mm length and height and depth are the 40 mm diameter. The maker publishes centimetres, so the values are not converted from inches.8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/nvidia-shield-tv-2019-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specs list 6.5 x 1.6 x 1.6 inches and the text says the tube rests horizontally, with power and Ethernet on one end and the microSD slot, HDMI port and a reset button on the other. Used only to read the axes of the NVIDIA centimetre values.

WeightiDevice only, without remote, cable or power adapter. Included fixed cable or plug conditions belong in source notes.

217g(7.7 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight: 217 g. Footnote 1: weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

137g(4.8 oz)1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Weight & Size: 4.83 oz / 137 g. Device only, without remote or power cord.

Remote dimensionsiSupplied remote body. Height is its length along the buttons, width is across the buttons and depth is front-to-back.

Width35Height136Depth9.25mm(1.4 × 5.4 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight, remote: height 136.00 mm, width 35.00 mm, depth 9.25 mm. Height is the length along the buttons.

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Remote weightiSupplied remote weight. State whether replaceable batteries are included.

69.6g(2.5 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight, remote: 69.6 g. The remote has a built-in rechargeable battery. Footnote 1: weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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VOB-P34302Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 31 SHIELD TV Compliance: FCC ID VOB-P3430. The same section lists IC 7361A-P3430 and UL I.T.E. E204896.

Other certifications

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CE, UL I.T.E. E204896, ISED IC 7361A-P34302Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 31: UL I.T.E. E204896 and ISED IC 7361A-P3430. CE comes from the declaration of conformity.4Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-tv-p3430-ce-doc.pdfRead 10 October 2026Declaration lists EU directives 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU and 2009/125/EC for P3430. The current text includes later conformity updates, not a claim that these existed at launch.

In the box

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In the box

Apple TV 4K (4th generation), Siri Remote (4th generation), Power cord, Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026In the Box: Apple TV 4K (4th generation), Siri Remote (4th generation), power cord, documentation.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026What's in the Box: Apple TV 4K (4th generation), Siri Remote (4th generation), power cord.

SHIELD TV, SHIELD Remote, Power cord, Quick Start guide, Support booklet, 2 x AAA batteries1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote row says 2x AAA batteries are included.2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 1 In The Box: SHIELD TV body, SHIELD Remote and power cord. A Quick Start guide and Support booklet are also included.

HDMI cable includediA separate HDMI cable supplied in the box. A fixed HDMI plug or captive lead does not count. A short HDMI extender supplied with a stick counts, and the source note says it is an extender.

No1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026System Requirements: requires HDMI cable (sold separately). The store page says HDMI and USB-C cables are sold separately.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026What's in the Box: HDMI and USB-C cables sold separately.

No2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 1 lists no HDMI cable. Section 2.1 lists a high-speed HDMI 2.0 cable under what you need.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Apple product page for Apple TV 4K, with Pre-order and Available starting 11.13.

www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026NVIDIA SHIELD TV Product Specs page for the standard model.

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026

www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Same page. The SHIELD TV Pro column is not used.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvos9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvosRead 20 October 2026Apple TV 4K User Guide, tvOS 27. It still lists the 2nd and 3rd generation as supported models and has not been updated for the 4th generation hardware.

www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Official SHIELD TV user guide on the maker's support page. Parts of the text are shared with the Pro.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year16Maker product pageimages.apple.com/ph/support/products/appletvRead 20 October 2026Philippines maker Apple TV service page says every Apple TV comes with a one-year limited warranty. AppleCare plans and statutory rights are excluded.

1year7Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/warrantyRead 10 October 2026For How Long: one year from purchase of a new product, in the United States and Canada. The refurbished term of three months is excluded.

Both are also in the API. Back to all streaming devices.