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General

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Series

Apple TV2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV model identification page. Apple TV HD, previously Apple TV (4th generation).

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.

A1625, MGY52LL/A, MLNC2LL/A2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: model number A1625, year introduced 2015. EveryMac gives the order numbers MGY52LL/A for 32 GB and MLNC2LL/A for 64 GB. MHY93LL/A is the 2021 bundle with the Siri Remote (2nd generation) and is not stored.

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.

9 September 20153Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Apple press release dated September 9, 2015 announces the all-new Apple TV.

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

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Introduced September 9, 2015. Discontinued Date October 18, 2022. EveryMac defines this as replaced by a later system or end of production. Retail stock and software support are separate.

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.

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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.

$1493Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: starting at $149 (US) for a 32GB model and $199 (US) for a 64GB model. US price excluding sales tax. Base value is the 32 GB price. Variant rows keep both.

$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.

€1794Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Original prices for Germany: 179 EUR for 32 GB and 229 EUR for 64 GB, VAT included. The 32 GB price is the base value.

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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, DE4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Original price list covers many countries. Only the US from Apple's release and Germany are stored.

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

Black2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: Color Black.

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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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Table-top box with a built-in power supply.

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.

1920 × 1080px2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: HDMI 1.4 (720p or 1080p). 1080p is the 1920 x 1080 raster. No HDR or 4K output.

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.

60Hz6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 13 October 2026The same page says Apple TV matches content encoded at 60, 50, 30, 25 and 24 fps. So 60 Hz output is supported on the HD. Apple's HD spec page lists H.264 decode up to 1080p 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 HD (2015)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 13 October 20261080p at 60 Hz. The HD has no 4K or HDR output. SDR only.

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

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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.

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

1.41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: HDMI 1.4. Footnote 4 requires HDCP when playing protected content. The HDCP version is not stated.

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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026The 2nd-generation remote listing says it controls a TV or receiver via IR or CEC. That bundle uses the same box. The original Siri Remote (1st generation) lists an IR transmitter only. CEC is a box function.

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.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 13 October 2026Match Frame Rate: Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD matches its refresh rate to the original frame rate of content. Current software. TV and app support apply.

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.

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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.

HEVC, H.264, MPEG-41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Video Formats: HEVC SDR, H.264 and MPEG-4.

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 HD (2015)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
HEVC	Main	Not available	Not available	1080	30
HEVC	Main 10	Not available	Not available	1080	30
H.264	High and Main	4.2	Not available	1080	60
H.264	Baseline	3.0	Not available	Not available	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple	Not available	640	480	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Video Formats: HEVC SDR up to 1080p 30 fps Main or Main 10 profile. H.264 up to 1080p 60 fps High or Main Profile level 4.2 or lower. H.264 Baseline Profile level 3.0 or lower with AAC-LC. MPEG-4 up to 640 x 480 30 fps Simple Profile at 2.5 Mbps. The source gives only 1080p, so no width is stored for 1080p rows.

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.

M4V, MP4, MOV1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Video Formats: the H.264 Baseline and MPEG-4 lines name .m4v, .mp4 and .mov files.

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 Streaming10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2454/_index.htmlRead 13 October 2026FairPlay Streaming technote names Apple TV as a supported client for encrypted content. No security level is stated.

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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 (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 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 and WAV. It also lists AC-3 (Dolby Digital 5.1) and E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound). No Dolby Atmos is listed for the HD. Decoder and passthrough roles are not stated.

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.

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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.

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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

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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 A81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Processor: A8 chip with 64-bit architecture. iFixit identifies the Apple A8 APL1011.

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

25Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4th+Generation+Teardown/49046Read 13 October 2026Teardown overview: dual-core, 64-bit Apple A8 chip. Apple publishes no core count.

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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.

2GB4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Standard RAM 2 GB. EveryMac cites Apple developer documentation. iFixit independently finds 2 GB.

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

LPDDR35Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4th+Generation+Teardown/49046Read 13 October 2026Teardown chip list: SK Hynix H9CKNNNBKTBRWR-NTH 2 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM on the A8 package.

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

32, 64GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: Capacity 32 GB or 64 GB. The 64 GB option was dropped on September 12, 2017 according to EveryMac.

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

NAND flash5Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4th+Generation+Teardown/49046Read 13 October 2026Teardown chip list: SK Hynix H2JTEG8VD1BMR 32 GB NAND flash memory on the 32 GB unit. NAND is the flash medium.

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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 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO.

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO. 802.11a runs on 5 GHz and 802.11b/g on 2.4 GHz.

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.

MIMO1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Maker states MIMO without an antenna or stream count. No 2x2 figure is stored.

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.

100Mbps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: 10/100BASE-T 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.

4.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology. This is the box. The original remote also uses Bluetooth 4.0.

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 HD (2015)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	1.4	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Network	0.1
USB-C	1	Not available	Service and support only	Not available
AC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: HDMI 1.4, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, USB-C for service and support, built-in power supply. EveryMac confirms one HDMI port and one USB-C port for service and support. The power inlet is the AC connector for the power cord.

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

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

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Smart home platforms

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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 (1st generation)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation) section. This is the remote of the original 2015 box. A Siri Remote (2nd generation) bundle followed in 2021.

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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology and IR transmitter.

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

Remote microphone

Yes4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Original Siri Remote has dual microphones for Siri.

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.

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: the Siri Remote features Siri. Region and language limits apply.

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.

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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

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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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): rechargeable battery providing months of battery life, charged via USB to a computer or a power adapter sold separately. The battery is built in.

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

Remote charging port

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): Lightning 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.

tvOS3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: Apple TV runs the all-new tvOS operating system.

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

tvOS 9.04Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Pre-Installed OS tvOS 9.0 (13T396a).

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 Store3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: apps are delivered through the new Apple TV 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.

AirPlay 28Press articlemacrumors.com/2018/05/29/apple-releases-tvos-11-4Read 13 October 2026MacRumors, May 29, 2018: tvOS 11.4 adds AirPlay 2 to the 4th and 5th generation Apple TV. Later software, not a launch feature.

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.

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: the remote features Siri for voice search. Region and language limits apply.

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.

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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

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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, Bold Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Accessibility Shortcut, Siri and Dictation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Accessibility Features include list: VoiceOver, Zoom, Bold Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Accessibility Shortcut, Siri and Dictation.

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.

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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.

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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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: built-in power supply. In the box: power cord.

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 Hz, 1 A, 15 W (label rating)7Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/locale/es-mx/ma1741_appletv-hd-info.pdfRead 13 October 2026Apple Info sheet for Mexico, Electrical Characteristics: Apple TV models A1842 and A1625, Entrada 100-240V 50-60Hz 1A 15W. One shared label line for both models. It is a rated input and not a measured consumption.

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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.

Width98Height35Depth98mm(3.9 × 1.4 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight: height 35 mm, width 98 mm, depth 98 mm. Height is the box thickness.

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.

425g(15 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight: 425 g. Apple notes that 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.

Width38Height124Depth6.3mm(1.5 × 4.9 × 0.2 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): height 124 mm, width 38 mm, depth 6.3 mm.

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

45g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): 45 g. Battery is built in.

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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 HD, Siri Remote (1st generation), Power cord, Lightning to USB cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026In the Box list. The remote is the Siri Remote (1st generation) in the original box. Apple names the remote only as Siri Remote on the current page.

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 pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026System Requirements: requires HDMI cable (sold separately). No HDMI cable is in the box list.

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

support.apple.com/en-us/1119281Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Apple Support page Apple TV HD - Technical Specifications. Current page. It lists the later bundle with the Siri Remote (2nd generation) next to the original Siri Remote (1st generation).

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

support.apple.com/en-us/1119281Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Same page. Original 2015 hardware A1625.

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

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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.

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026Apple US One (1) Year Limited Warranty names Apple TV hardware and the accessories in the original packaging. Optional AppleCare and statutory consumer rights are separate. US terms.

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.

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