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General

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Series

SHIELD TV2Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 7 October 2026Maker launch release identifies the SHIELD TV family and separate SHIELD TV Pro model.

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.

P2897, 945-12897-2500-1015Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-tv-pro-p2897-ce-doc.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Pro-linked declaration, EUT Certification Summary page 1 names P2897. Hardware model is shared with 2017. Tegra X1+ / 3 GB / 16 GB and 2019 launch establish retained generation.12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512596-REG/nvidia_945_12897_2500_101_shield_tv_pro_hdr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2019 Pro listing gives manufacturer retail number 945-12897-2500-101. Device regulatory model P2897 is separate and shared with prior hardware.

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

81267402303812Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512596-REG/nvidia_945_12897_2500_101_shield_tv_pro_hdr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US 2019 Pro 3 GB/16 GB listing gives UPC 812674023038, not the 2017 500 GB Pro barcode. Public retailer text was readable through web search.

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 20192Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 7 October 2026Maker release dated October 28, 2019.

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

Status

Available12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512596-REG/nvidia_945_12897_2500_101_shield_tv_pro_hdr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2019 Pro US listing read October 7, 2026 states In Stock. Updated $299 listing is not used as launch price.

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.

$1992Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability gives Pro with remote, 3 GB memory and 16 GB storage for $199. Literal US launch price, excluding tax, not a later price hike.

$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, EU2Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability says available now in US, Canada and select European countries. EU list does not assert every member country.

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.

Box9Reviewtomsguide.com/face-off/nvidia-shield-tv-vs-nvidia-shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Design section explicitly describes the 2019 Pro as an angular black box. Tube model is separate.

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 × 2160px3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Sections 12 and 13 explicitly describe 3840 x 2160 output to a compatible 4K HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 display.

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.

60Hz3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 13 explicitly permits 4K Dolby Vision at 60 Hz on compatible displays. This is the highest output rate published in these exact-device documents. No lower-resolution maximum is inferred from decoder claims.12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512596-REG/nvidia_945_12897_2500_101_shield_tv_pro_hdr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Key Specs explicitly states Max Video Output via HDMI up to UHD 4K at 60.00 fps. Confirms published output maximum independently of decoder limits.

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 Pro (2019)

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

Source3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 13 explicitly names 4K Dolby Vision output at 60 Hz. HDR bit depth and chroma unstated. Published supported 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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Video Features explicitly names HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Does not imply every app, container or local-file Dolby Vision profile.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Interfaces table: HDMI 2.0b. No optional HDMI capabilities inherited from the revision.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Interfaces table names 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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Interfaces table explicitly states 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.

Yes3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 23 explicitly identifies automatic matching in PLEX and KODI. The system Match Frame Rate beta is manually triggered for each video and is not universal automatic matching. Other apps may not support it.

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-Enhanced3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 7 names Basic, Enhanced and AI-Enhanced. Original guide limits AI inputs to at least 480p and at most 30 Hz, with RGB excluded. Later maker firmware 8.2 explicitly adds Pro-only 60 FPS AI upscaling, so the old guide limit is not applied to updated Pro firmware.4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2 explicitly states 2019 SHIELD TV Pro adds 60 FPS AI upscaling. Pro update resolves outdated 30 Hz guide.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Maker Video Features publishes all listed decoding formats. Its Format/Container support list additionally names Xvid and DivX video formats. They are stored here rather than as containers. No unpublished Xvid/DivX profile or maximum is inferred. MPEG1/2 and WMV9/VC1 are separated into explicitly named formats. AV1 is not inferred.

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 Pro (2019)

Codec	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
HEVC	3840	2160	60
VP8	3840	2160	60
VP9	3840	2160	60
H.264	3840	2160	60
MPEG-1	3840	2160	60
MPEG-2	3840	2160	60
H.263	1920	1080	60
MJPEG	1920	1080	60
MPEG-4	1920	1080	60
WMV9	1920	1080	60
VC-1	1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Video Features gives up to 4K HDR 60 FPS for H.265/HEVC, up to 4K 60 FPS for VP8/VP9/H.264/MPEG1/2 and up to 1080p 60 FPS for H.263/MJPEG/MPEG4/WMV9/VC1. Profiles, levels and bit depth are unstated and omitted. These are decoding claims, not output mode tables.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Video Features Format/Container row names these containers. Xvid and DivX are not entered as containers. Application and codec restrictions 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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Audio table names Dolby Audio formats and supported music/PCM formats. Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X and DTS-HD are passthrough roles, not claimed internal decoding. Output and application support vary.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Audio table explicitly marks Dolby TrueHD, DTS-X and DTS-HD as pass-through. DTS-X surround sound is stated over HDMI. Requires compatible HDMI audio equipment and playback software.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Audio table explicitly names Dolby Atmos. Dolby TrueHD passthrough is separately documented. Atmos availability still depends on content, app and compatible output 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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Audio table: high-resolution playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz over HDMI and USB. Requires matching content and playback route. USB upsampling is a separate feature.

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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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Audio table: high-resolution playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz over HDMI and USB. Not a Bluetooth-audio capability.

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Bluetooth audio output

Yes4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2 notes restore Bluetooth LDAC for supported headphones. Later 9.0 notes support aptX-compatible Bluetooth headsets. This is explicit headphone audio support, not inferred from Bluetooth 5.0.

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.

LDAC4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2 Other Enhancements explicitly restores Bluetooth LDAC support for supported headphones. No generic Android codec list inferred.

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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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Processor table names Tegra X1+ for this Pro device. Generic Tegra X1 or previous Pro storage hardware excluded.

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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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Processor table explicitly gives a 256-core GPU. It does not publish configured GPU clock or architecture name here.

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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.

3GB1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Processor table gives 3 GB RAM for Pro. The tube model has different RAM.

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.

16GB1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Storage table gives 16 GB, with some space occupied by system software. Marketed built-in 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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Storage table explicitly allows USB flash or hard drives. Adopted app storage and removable media storage differ, as explained by the user guide.

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.

USB removable media storage, USB adopted device storage3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Attached USB storage supports direct media access and adopted app storage under the stated guide conditions. Network NAS playback is separate and does not qualify as expansion.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Wireless table: 802.11ac.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Wireless table explicitly names 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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Wireless table explicitly names 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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Interfaces table gives built-in Gigabit Ethernet, exactly 1000 Mbps. No optional adapter is counted.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Wireless table gives Bluetooth 5.0 + LE for the device. Supplied remote Bluetooth revision is not inferred.

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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 Pro (2019)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
USB-A	2	USB 3.0	External storage and accessories
HDMI	1	2.0b	Video and audio output
Ethernet	1	Not available	Gigabit network
DC power	1	Not available	Power input

Source3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 3.1 diagram and labels give two USB 3.0 Type A connectors, HDMI, Ethernet and power input. HDMI 2.0b revision corroborated in maker spec Interfaces table. No remote port or tube microSD port counted. USB-PC mode consumes one USB port while enabled.

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, Control44Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026Current Pro maker specs names Google Home/Echo integration. Firmware 8.2.2 explicitly adds Control4, requiring configured installer system. Firmware 9.2 states Google Home integration is removed on upgrade and must be reconfigured. Historical SmartThings Link hub support is excluded from current claim.

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)6Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-remote-p3700-eu-doc.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Pro user guide links this declaration for supplied triangular AAA remote. EUT Certification Summary page 1 identifies SHIELD Remote model P3700, not earlier rechargeable remotes.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Remote table lists Bluetooth connectivity to SHIELD and IR blaster to compatible TVs, soundbars or receivers. Infrared is for external equipment control, not an inferred SHIELD receiver.

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Remote microphone

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Remote table explicitly names 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 Assistant3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 3.3.10 explicitly activates Google Assistant using remote Voice Search. External Echo Alexa control is not a supplied-remote voice assistant.

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 switching3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Sections 2.5 and 3.3.9 explicitly support TV/AVR volume and TV power through HDMI-CEC or IR. Separate later firmware 8.2 enables input switching through IR.4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026Firmware 8.2 Customize your menu button adds switch input (IR only). Kept in note, not advertised as native HDMI-CEC input switching.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Remote table explicitly names remote locator. Requires powered SHIELD, paired remote and working remote 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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Remote table explicitly names 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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Remote table explicitly says 2x AAA batteries included. Original supplied 2019 remote, not earlier rechargeable SHIELD remotes.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Current Operating System table states Android 11.0 powered by Android TV. This identifies platform, not launch version. Android 11 arrived through SHIELD Experience 9.0.4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026SHIELD Experience 9.0 adds Android 11. Current spec OS is not launch OS.

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 Pie8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2019 Pro review specification table explicitly gives Android 9.0 Pie. Later Android 11 update is separately maker-documented. The review CPU Cortex-A53 claim conflicts with other trusted press and is excluded.

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App store

Google Play Store3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 5.1 Get more apps explicitly links Google Play Store for SHIELD TV apps. App availability differs by region and Android TV support.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Operating System table explicitly states Chromecast 4K built-in. Stored as Google Cast protocol. No AirPlay inference.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Voice Assistants table gives built-in Google Assistant and Amazon Echo compatibility for Alexa. Alexa requires linked external Echo device and skill, not native Alexa processing.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Maker footnote requires separately supplied SHIELD Controller, Google Home Mini or Amazon Echo. Included remote uses push-to-talk microphone. Google Home linking needs reconfiguration 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, iOS3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 28 Setup Instructions explicitly gives SHIELD TV app for Android or iOS, on same network with pairing 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

TalkBack3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 3.9 explicitly describes TalkBack on/off using Back + Down remote shortcut. Current firmware adds other accessibility features separately.4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026Current 9.2.4 enhancements list Bounce Keys, Key Repeat, accessibility timeout and TalkBack speech in 23 European languages. Original guide names TalkBack.

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-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Current Gaming Features and Included Apps tables give GeForce NOW cloud gaming and advanced Android gaming through Google Play. Compatible controller or keyboard/mouse required for GeForce NOW. Membership, app, region and network requirements vary. Discontinued GameStream and Stadia omitted.

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

Bluetooth game controllers, Sony DualSense, Xbox Series X/S controller, USB game controllers3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 11 explicitly supports Bluetooth game controllers. Firmware-specific named next-generation controller support is backed separately. No USB-controller claim inferred from generic USB accessory connectors.4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026Firmware 8.2.2 explicitly adds Bluetooth pairing for DualSense and Xbox Series X/S controllers. No Bluetooth-version inheritance.12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512596-REG/nvidia_945_12897_2500_101_shield_tv_pro_hdr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Tegra X1+ Processor overview explicitly lists USB controllers among supported peripherals. No generic USB inference.

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Power

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Power supply

External DC adapter3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 1 explicitly includes external power adapter, and setup connects it to device power input. It is not powered over its accessory USB ports.

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.

40W1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Power table gives 40 W power adapter. User guide separately confirms external power adapter in box. The parenthetical 5-10 W typical device consumption is not a maximum or measured result.

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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.

Width159Height25.93Depth98mm(6.3 × 1 × 3.9 in)8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2019 Pro review states the author prefers to lie the device flat rather than standing upright. This establishes the stored horizontal placement of maker literal metric body dimensions.10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Weight & Size gives width 15.900 cm, upright height 9.800 cm and upright depth 2.593 cm. Exact cm-to-mm conversion. Stored in flat horizontal placement: left-right width 159 mm, bottom-top thickness 25.93 mm, front-back depth 98 mm. Device body excludes optional upright stand. Exact Pro review explicitly describes flat use.

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.

250g(8.8 oz)1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Weight & Size table publishes device-only 250 g. Remote, stand and power adapter are separate.

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-P289711Regulatory filingfcc.report/FCC-ID/VOB-P2897/4365444.pdfRead 7 October 2026RF exposure report BTL-FCCP-6-1602C038E, cover page names FCC ID VOB-P2897 and model P2897. Page 2 includes testing from October 2018 through March 2019. Public web PDF text was independently readable, while direct HTTP returned 403. The exact maker Pro declaration separately establishes reused P2897 identity. Generic user-guide P3430 is excluded.

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Other certifications

CE5Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-tv-pro-p2897-ce-doc.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Pro-linked declaration lists applicable EU directives and verified standards for P2897. Current declaration includes later conformity revisions, not a claim that 2024 standards existed at launch.

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In the box

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In the box

SHIELD TV Pro, SHIELD Remote, External Power Adapter, Quick Start guide, Support booklet, 2 x AAA batteries3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 1 complete box list gives Pro device, remote, external adapter, Quick Start guide and Support booklet. Product page Remote table separately confirms included AAA pair. Controller and optional stand excluded.

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.

No3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 1 complete box list omits HDMI cable. Section 2.1 lists HDMI cable among required equipment. Exact Pro Expert Reviews explicitly confirms no HDMI cable inside box.8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design section explicitly states no HDMI cable is included inside the box. This corroborates the complete maker box list.

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-tv-pro1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Current maker SHIELD TV Pro page, original Tegra X1+ / 3 GB / 16 GB hardware. Tube SHIELD TV is separate.

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-tv-pro1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026The complete Product Specs table on the same maker page serves as the specification sheet.

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Manual

www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-pro3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Complete current maker Pro user guide. Its generic compliance section incorrectly identifies tube P3430, which is excluded from model/FCC facts.

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 7 October 2026US/Canada Limited Warranty, For How Long: one year for a new product. Refurbished three-month term and other market rights 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.