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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.

Ultra2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact 2024 Roku Ultra launch, describing successive Ultra devices.

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.

4850R, 4850X1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact retail product details list Model 4850R. Developer model identifier 4850X is separately sourced. Not older 4800/4802 or Walmart LT.3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Current hardware table names Ultra Brewster 4850X, 2024. Software hardware identifier alongside retail SKU 4850R.

GTIN / EAN

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8296100068889Retailer pageabt.com/Roku-Ultra-4K-Streaming-Device-2024-4850R/p/213248.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 4850R product header UPC 829610006888.

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.

24 September 20242Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Dated September 24, 2024.

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.

Available3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Current models table explicitly manufactured and supported. Current product is for sale, so available.

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 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.

$99.992Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Availability explicitly $99.99 in US. US pre-tax MSRP, separate from Canadian price or later sales.

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.

US2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Launch US availability and current US 4850R reference. Canadian retail identifier not proved, so no CA variant inherited.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black9Retailer pageabt.com/Roku-Ultra-4K-Streaming-Device-2024-4850R/p/213248.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 4850R listing names Black Finish. No arbitrary finish variants added.

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.

Box8Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/roku-ultra-2024-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2024 review repeatedly identifies small box, separate from sticks.

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 pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026TV compatibility: up to 2160p at 60 fps (3840 x 2160). This is HDMI output, not UI rendering resolution.

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 pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026TV compatibility explicitly up to 2160p at 60 fps and Dolby Vision at 60 fps. Requires compatible HDMI/HDCP chain. No higher UI/TV rate imported.

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 Ultra (2024)

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

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026TV compatibility explicitly supports Dolby Vision at 60 fps on 4K HDR TVs. Native 3840 x 2160 output. Bit depth/chroma unproved.

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+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026TV compatibility explicitly lists Dolby Vision, HDR10/10+ and HLG. Compatible content, TV and HDMI chain required.

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.

2.1b1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Ports table explicitly HDMI 2.1b. Optional features are not inferred from revision.

HDCP version

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

2.21Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 20264K compatibility requires an HDMI input supporting HDCP 2.2. Stored supported 4K-chain version, not a claim of a newer maximum.

HDMI-CEC

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

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/360057488733Read 7 October 2026Exact 4850 compatibility with HomeKit. Player power control requires TV HDMI-CEC and Roku 1-touch-play. Published CEC function, not every CEC optional feature.

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.

Yes2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact 2024 launch explicitly HDMI 2.1 Quick Media Switching between refresh rates/content sources. Official auto-adjust article supplies native-content matching settings and app restrictions.12Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/change-the-refresh-rateRead 7 October 2026Roku auto-adjust display refresh switches to source native rate on compatible players. Exact 2024 launch additionally establishes QMS switching. Some apps including Netflix/Hulu exclude auto-adjust. Enable in Advanced display settings. QMS requires compatible TV, no implied universal app support.

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 to 2160p, 1080p to 2160p1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026TV compatibility separately names upscaling 720p to 1080p and 720p/1080p to 2160p. No named AI processing invented.

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, HEVC, VP9.2, AV11Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026USB media formats explicitly H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP9.2 and AV1. Local USB route and listed container restrictions, no generic chip capability inherited.

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 Ultra (2024)

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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, MOV1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026USB video playback table lists MKV, MP4 and MOV. VP9.2 only MKV, AV1 MP4/MKV, AVC and HEVC all three. This is local playback, not every streaming protocol.

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

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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.

AAC, MP3, WMA, FLAC, PCM, AC3, EAC3, DTS Digital Surround, ALAC, HE-AAC, AC-4 with Atmos, EAC3 with Atmos1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026USB audio format table lists each stored format. DTS is passthrough, Atmos is via AC-4/EAC3 in listed local containers and HDMI with compatible sound equipment. Decode versus passthrough qualified separately.

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, AC3, EAC31Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Audio features explicitly DTS Digital Surround pass through over HDMI. AC3/EAC3 passthrough separately sourced from official streaming specification. No TrueHD/DTS-HD inference.4Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/mediaRead 7 October 2026Supported audio notes explicitly AC3/EAC3 passthrough to receiving device, separately names Brewster 4850X Dolby support. DTS passthrough also explicit. No lossless-format support inferred.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Audio features explicitly Dolby Atmos decode via HDMI, with compatible speakers. USB audio table names AC-4 and EAC3 Atmos, not TrueHD passthrough.

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 pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Audio features explicitly list Digital stereo over HDMI, stored as 2.0. No inferred PCM multichannel output.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth Headphone Mode explicitly pairs headphones directly to Ultra. Bluetooth input streaming is separate and not used as output proof.

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 7 October 2026Exact Brewster/4850X table: ARM Cortex A55. No SoC/GPU or clock inferred from accelerated graphics API.

CPU cores

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42Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Launch explicitly all-new quad core processor. No CPU clock or SoC name stated.

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.

2GB3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Exact Brewster/4850X row explicitly 2 GB. Direct HTTP fetch returns 403. Readable official web-tool cached page independently opened. Access limit recorded.

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.

4GB8Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/roku-ultra-2024-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design explicitly only 4 GB internal storage. Maker is silent. No storage technology or external app-install ability inferred.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Local playback via USB port. True covers additional local media storage only, not adding internal capacity or installing apps on USB.

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.

USB mass storage for local media playback1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026USB local playback only. App installation on external media unproved.

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 61Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Networking explicitly 802.11 ax Wi-Fi 6.

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 pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Networking explicitly 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz. No 6 GHz inferred.

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.

MIMO1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Networking explicitly dual-band MIMO. Stream/antenna count not published.

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.

100Mbps1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Networking and ports explicitly 10/100 Base-T. Maximum rated built-in link 100 Mbps, not review throughput.

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.

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 Ultra (2024)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
USB-A	1	USB 3.0	Local media playback and remote charging	Not available
HDMI	1	2.1b	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	10/100 Base-T networking	0.1
DC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Ports inventory USB 3.0, HDMI 2.1b, Ethernet 10/100 and Power. Maker back-view photo confirms one of each. TechRadar independently identifies single HDMI, USB-A and Ethernet. Remote USB-C excluded.

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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No8Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/roku-ultra-2024-reviewRead 7 October 2026Smart-home section explicitly does not adopt any Matter connectivity. Review 2024 hardware, current maker still lists proprietary integrations only. Not inferred from absence in product table.

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.

Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Compatibility lists Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa. HomeKit is accessory integration, not Matter-controller proof.

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 Pro (2nd edition)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Remote control and box table explicitly Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition). Original supplied remote, not a later generic replacement.

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.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-voice-remote-proRead 7 October 2026Hands-free and push-to-talk control explicitly described for Voice Remote Pro second edition. Slider green enables voice microphone. No capsule count claimed.

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 Voice2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Supplied second-edition remote supports hands-free Hey Roku voice commands and shortcuts. Other assistant integrations require external devices.

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, Mute5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-voice-remote-proRead 7 October 2026Second-edition description confirms TV power and volume controls. Its exact diagram includes mute among the shared core buttons. TV compatibility and remote setup affect operation. No input switching implied.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Product explicitly lost remote finder. Launch describes box-button and hands-free trigger.

Remote backlight

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

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Product explicitly backlit buttons on supplied Voice Remote Pro.

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.

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-voice-remote-proRead 7 October 2026Charging section explicitly rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Second-edition full charge 5.5 h and typical 3 months remain in source context, not unsupported schema fields.

Remote charging port

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USB-C1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Box includes USB-C cable for remote, and launch explicitly USB-C charging for second edition.2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Second-edition remote explicitly convenient USB-C charging.

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 OS6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact 4850 guide Learn about Roku features identifies Roku OS. Launch OS revision unproved.

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 Store6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact-model guide includes Roku Streaming Store link in footer and add-app guidance. Current platform store name.

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 27Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/360057488733Read 7 October 2026Compatibility table explicitly Ultra 4850 with Roku OS 9.4 or later for AirPlay 2. Apple host requires iOS 12.3 or macOS 10.14.5 or later, same network. Published minimum compatibility is not the launch OS.

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 pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact model compatibility supports Alexa and Google Home. Footer explicitly requires Alexa-enabled or Google Assistant-enabled external device. Roku Voice via remote, Siri via separate HomeKit support guide. Not onboard Alexa/Google microphones.7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/360057488733Read 7 October 2026HomeKit section explicitly Siri control via supported Apple device. Basic remote commands via Siri only within AirPlay session. Google Assistant/Alexa integrations require external assistant devices as product footer states. Roku Voice runs from supplied remote.

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.

Yes2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Supplied second-edition Voice Remote Pro explicitly hands-free commands. Enabled remote microphone slider and nearby remote required.

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, iOS6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact 4850 guide Get the Roku mobile app explicitly iOS and Android for player control. No Windows capability inherited.

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.

Text-to-speech screen reader, Closed captioning10Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/enable-the-texttospeech-screen-readerRead 7 October 2026Explicit Roku Ultra support for text-to-speech screen reader in US. Software update may be required. Closed captioning separately linked in exact 4850 guide. No audio-description promise for every app.13Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/turn-on-closed-captioningRead 7 October 2026Roku closed captioning on compatible channel content. Available caption tracks and app settings vary. Exact 4850 guide explicitly links this feature.

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.

External DC adapter1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Supplied external power adapter, dedicated Power connector and 12 V input shown in product details. Not USB-powered.

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

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12 V, 1.5 A1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Power input table literally 12 V - 1.5 A. Device input only. Does not prove included adapter output or power consumption.

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.

Width124.4Height25.4Depth127mm(4.9 × 1 × 5 in)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Maker size table publishes 124.4 x 127.0 x 25.4 mm without axis labels. Exact 4850R Dell retail table separately identifies width 4.9 inches, depth 5 inches and height 1 inch. Those labels establish the axis order. Stored metric values remain literal maker numbers, without converting rounded inches.15Retailer pagedell.com/en-us/shop/homeentertainment/apd/roku-ultra-4850r-network-audio-video-player-wireless-lan-usb-hdmi-cable-included/7t26pn/4850rRead 7 October 2026Exact 4850R Physical Characteristics names width 4.9 inches, depth 5 inches and height 1 inch. Used only to establish the axis order of maker literal metric dimensions.

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.

167.2g(5.9 oz)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Weight table explicitly 167.2 g (5.9 ounces). Player-only product details, no remote 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.

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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 Ultra streaming player, Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition), USB-C charging cable for remote, Premium High Speed HDMI cable, Power adapter1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact Model 4850R box inventory lists player, second-edition remote, remote USB-C cable, Premium High Speed HDMI cable and power adapter. No remote headphone jack, batteries or old-model extras imported.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact product box explicitly supplies a separate Premium High Speed HDMI 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.

www.roku.com/products/roku-ultra1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact current 4850R product details, read as ordinary public HTML.

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-Ultra-2024-QSG.pdf14Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Ultra-2024-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Roku support model 4850 link points to Roku-Ultra-2024-QSG.pdf. Independently downloaded one-page 2024 guide. No older UltraLT guide used.

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.

1year11Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/5b/5b125123-9613-4138-9e94-2095d9c4cb30.pdfRead 7 October 2026Roku-branded US streaming player warranty. Page 1: one year from original end-user purchase and delivery in US from Roku/authorized seller. Retailer-hosted maker document. Consumer statutory rights excluded.

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