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General

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Series

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.

Express1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026The live roku.com page for this URL now shows another product, so the maker page was read from the Internet Archive capture of 2022-10-10. Product details, model 3941R.

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

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.

3941R, 3941R21Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Model row 3941R. 3941R2 is the same Express 4K+ device according to Roku's answer on the Best Buy product Q&A page.16Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/questions/roku-express-4k--streaming-player-hd-4k-hdr-with-roku-voice-remote-with-tv-controls-includes-premium-hdmi-cable-black/6449512/question/f1b4d262-9e14-37b8-b599-10e45fb527a2Read 11 October 2026Best Buy product Q&A, Roku Team answer: both the 3941R and 3941R2 are the same Roku Express 4K+ device. The Roku developer table lists 3941X and 3941X2 as the software model names.

GTIN / EAN

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

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.

13 April 202112Press articletechcrunch.com/2021/04/13/roku-launches-a-rechargeable-hands-free-voice-remote-and-other-devices-rolls-out-roku-os-10Read 11 October 2026Article dated 2021-04-13 announces the Roku Express 4K+.

Status

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.

Discontinued3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 11 October 2026Express 4K+ rows (3941X Marlin, 3941X2 Bailey) sit in the Updatable list. Roku says it no longer manufactures these products. Retailers may still hold stock.

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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Roku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)17Maker product pageroku.com/blog/players-25Read 23 October 2026Roku says the Roku Streaming Stick Plus replaces the Roku Express 4K+ at the same price.

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 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.

$39.9912Press articletechcrunch.com/2021/04/13/roku-launches-a-rechargeable-hands-free-voice-remote-and-other-devices-rolls-out-roku-os-10Read 11 October 2026Express 4K+ at $39.99 in the US. Price excludes sales tax.

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.

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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, 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.

US1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026The page is the Roku US site and the model row is the US retail model 3941R. The maker's launch material and the TechCrunch launch report give US availability.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black13Retailer pagequill.com/roku-express-4k-plus-black-3941r/cbs/55407410.htmlRead 11 October 2026Retailer listing for the Roku Express 4K Plus 3941R, colour Black.

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 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.

Box1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026The maker's product image and the quick start guide show a small separate player that connects to the TV with an HDMI cable. It is not a stick or dongle.

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 × 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.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Tech specs, TV Compatibility: 4K TVs up to 2160p at 60fps (3840 x 2160), needs an HDMI input that supports 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.

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.

60Hz1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Tech specs, TV Compatibility: up to 2160p at 60fps. HDR and chroma conditions are not stated.

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.

ANVIDIA 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.

BRoku Express 4K+

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

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026One row from the 4K TVs line. HDR, bit depth and chroma are not stated for this row. The HD TVs line states up to 1080p without a rate, so no 1080p row is stored.

HDR formats

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.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Tech specs, 4K HDR TVs: supports HDR10/10+ and HLG. No Dolby Vision is 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.

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

2.0b10Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/roku-express-4k-2021Read 11 October 2026Review of the Express 4K+ states 4K HDR streaming at up to 60 frames per second over HDMI 2.0b. No maker page states the HDMI revision.

HDCP version

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

2.21Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Tech specs footnote: requires a compatible TV with an HDMI input that supports HDCP 2.2. This is the stated protected-output chain version.

HDMI-CEC

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

Yes10Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/roku-express-4k-2021Read 11 October 2026Review of the Express 4K+: the remote's volume and power buttons control the TV over HDMI-CEC. Roku's support pages describe CEC settings for Roku players in general.

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

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.

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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.

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.

720p to 1080p, 720p and 1080p to 4K1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026HD TVs: up to 1080p with up-scaling from 720p. 4K TVs: up to 2160p with upscaling from 720p and 1080p.

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, 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.

H.264, HEVC8Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 11 October 2026Roku Media Player lists H.264/AVC and 4K H.265/HEVC. VP9 and AV1 are stated only for some Roku devices, so they are not stored. This player has no USB port, so the network media-server route applies.

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

ANVIDIA 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.

BRoku Express 4K+

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

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.

MKV, MP4, MOV8Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 11 October 2026AVC and HEVC in MKV, MP4 and MOV. Network media-server route. App, firmware and file capabilities apply.

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

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Widevine L1, PlayReady9Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/content-protectionRead 11 October 2026Widevine security-level table lists Marlin and Bailey, the Express 4K+ code names, under L1 Players. The page documents PlayReady for Roku OS and lists no exclusion for these code names. App DRM libraries and valid licenses are required.

Audio

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

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.

Digital stereo, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio, MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis, AAC1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Maker lines: digital stereo over HDMI, DTS Digital Surround pass through over HDMI, pass-through of Dolby-encoded audio over HDMI. MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis and AAC come from the Roku Media Player page and apply to the network media-server route.

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

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.

DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Literal maker lines. Dolby codecs stay generic because the page does not name Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Atmos.

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

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.

No11Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Review of the Express 4K Plus: no Dolby Vision or Atmos audio. TechRadar and SlashGear agree.

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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2.01Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Digital stereo over HDMI. No numeric multichannel layout is stated.

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

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.

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

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.

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Bluetooth audio output

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.

No7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/how-to-use-bluetooth-headphone-modeRead 11 October 2026Roku Express is listed as a device without Headphone Mode. The Express 4K+ is not in the compatible list. The article names 'Roku Express' without a generation, so Express 4K+ is read as part of that family. A Bluetooth radio version is not published.

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

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

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Processor and memory

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System on chip

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.

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CPU

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ARM Cortex-A553Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 11 October 2026Express 4K+ rows: ARM Cortex A55. The core count is not stated for this model.

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

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

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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.

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.

1GB3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 11 October 2026Express 4K+ rows: 1 GB.

RAM type

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

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

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 51Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Networking row: 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz). 802.11ac is Wi-Fi 5.

Wi-Fi bands

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Networking row: 2.4 GHz / 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 pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Wireless row: 2x2 MIMO.

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

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

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

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Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Networking row: wired Ethernet requires a USB adaptor, sold separately. The setup article names the micro USB port. This is not a built-in Ethernet port.15Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/connect-to-a-wired-network-with-usbRead 11 October 2026Roku Express 4K+ (3941) is in the compatible device table. It needs a micro USB Ethernet adapter, 10/100 Mbps only, with an AX8877X or SMSC95XX chipset. The adapter is powered separately. This is not built-in Ethernet or storage expansion.

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

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

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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.

ANVIDIA 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.

BRoku Express 4K+

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.0b	Video and audio output
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power input and compatible optional Ethernet adapter connection

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Ports row lists HDMI, Micro USB and a Reset button. The reset button is not a connector and is not stored. The micro USB role comes from the setup article. HDMI version comes from TechRadar.

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

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.

Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Compatibility rows: works with Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa. This does not establish Matter or Thread.

Remote control

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Remote model

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.

Roku Voice Remote with TV controls1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Remote control row: voice remote with TV power, volume, and mute buttons. The name 'Roku Voice Remote with TV controls' follows the Roku Express 4K+ retail title.

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

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Remote microphone

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

Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Remote control row and the Voice button on the quick start guide diagram. Press-to-talk remote, not hands-free.

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

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

Roku Voice1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Voice remote row and the Roku Voice search button. Roku Voice is the only assistant on the supplied remote.

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

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.

Power, Volume, Mute1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Remote TV power and volume buttons work with most TVs. Mute is the third button named in the Remote control row.

Remote finder

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.

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Remote backlight

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

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

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

2 AAA batteries2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Express-4K-Plus-QSG-US-Fall2022-pdf.pdfRead 11 October 2026What's included page: two pre-installed AAA batteries.

Remote charging port

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Software

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

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.

Roku OS3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 11 October 2026Hardware table is the Roku OS developer reference. The player runs Roku OS.

Operating system at launch

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.

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App store

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

Roku Streaming Store4Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/1500004688162Read 11 October 2026How to set up your Roku Express 4K+: add new apps from the Streaming Store. The same article lists the box contents and the micro USB port for a compatible Ethernet adapter.

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

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.

Apple AirPlay 26Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/screen-mirror-your-apple-device-with-airplayRead 11 October 2026Roku Express 4K+ (3941) is in the table of devices that support Apple HomeKit and streaming with AirPlay 2 on Roku OS 9.4 or higher.

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

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.

Roku Voice, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Compatibility rows: works with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple AirPlay and HomeKit. Roku Voice runs from the supplied remote. Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri work through other devices. They do not run on the supplied remote.6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/screen-mirror-your-apple-device-with-airplayRead 11 October 2026Apple HomeKit lets you use Siri and the Home app on an Apple device to control the player. Supported on Roku Express 4K+ (3941).

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 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.

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Mobile remote platforms

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.

Android, iOS5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/360063908513Read 11 October 2026Getting to know your Roku Express 4K or Express 4K+: the free Roku mobile app for iOS and Android controls the device by voice.

Accessibility features

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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Power

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Power supply

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.

USB2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Express-4K-Plus-QSG-US-Fall2022-pdf.pdfRead 11 October 2026Step 2 powers the player through the included USB power cable and power adaptor, or from a TV USB port. Power input is micro USB.

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

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5 V, 1 A1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Power input row: 5V - 1A.

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.

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.

Width86.3Height20.8Depth39.3mm(3.4 × 0.8 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Size row: height 0.8 in (20.8 mm), width 3.4 in (86.3 mm), depth 1.5 in (39.3 mm). Player only.

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

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.

44.6g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Weight row: 1.6 ounces (44.6 g). Player only, without remote, cable or adapter.

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

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

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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.

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Other certifications

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.

ENERGY STAR1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Page text states this Roku player is ENERGY STAR certified. No certificate number or listing was checked.

In the box

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In the box

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.

Roku Express 4K+ streaming player, Voice remote with TV power, volume, and mute buttons, 2 pre-installed AAA batteries, USB power cable, Power adaptor, Premium High Speed HDMI cable, Removable adhesive strip for mounting (optional)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026What's in the box list.

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.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Express-4K-Plus-QSG-US-Fall2022-pdf.pdfRead 11 October 2026What's included page shows a separate Premium High Speed HDMI cable. Step 1 connects the player to the TV with the included cable.

Links

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Product page

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.

web.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plus1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221010180237/https://www.roku.com/products/roku-express-4k-plusRead 11 October 2026Internet Archive capture of the maker's product page, because the live URL no longer shows this player.

Spec sheet

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.

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Manual

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.

image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Express-4K-Plus-QSG-US-Fall2022-pdf.pdf2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Express-4K-Plus-QSG-US-Fall2022-pdf.pdfRead 11 October 2026US quick start guide for model 3941, linked from the maker's setup article.

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.

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.

1year14Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/5b/5b125123-9613-4138-9e94-2095d9c4cb30.pdfRead 11 October 2026Roku Limited Warranty page 1: one year for Roku streaming players and included remotes bought by an end user in the United States.

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