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NVIDIAStreaming device
SHIELD TV Pro (2019)
Released 28 October 2019.2Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability on October 28, 2019 says SHIELD TV and SHIELD TV Pro available now. Exact 3 GB/16 GB original Pro model. Earlier leaked store listings excluded. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- Max output resolution
- 3840 × 2160
- HDR formats
- HDR10, Dolby Vision
- Operating system
- Android TV
- Storage
- 16GB
70 of 97 fields known.
At a glance
Ports
- 2 USB-A USB 3.0
- HDMI 2.0b
- Ethernet
- DC power
General
- Model numbers
- 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.
- Announced
- 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.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- Not available
Video output
- Max 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.
- Max output 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.
- Video output modes
Width (px) Height (px) Refresh rate (Hz) HDR format 3840 2160 60 Dolby Vision - 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.
- Dolby Vision profiles
- Not available
- HDCP version
- 2.21Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Interfaces table names HDCP 2.2.
- Dynamic range matching
- Not available
- Upscaling
- 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.
Video decoding
- Video codecs
- 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.
- Video decode limits
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 - Video containers
- 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.
- DRM systems
- Not available
Audio
- Audio formats
- 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.
- Audio passthrough formats
- 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.
- Audio channel configurations
- Not available
- Max audio sample rate
- 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.
Processor and memory
- 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.
- CPU
- Not available
- CPU cores
- Not available
- Max CPU clock
- Not available
- 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.
- RAM type
- Not available
- Storage type
- Not available
- Storage expansion methods
- 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.
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Wireless table: 802.11ac.
- 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.
- Wi-Fi MIMO
- 2x2 MIMO1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Wireless table explicitly names 2x2 MIMO.
- Built-in Ethernet speed
- 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.
- Optional Ethernet adapter support
- Not available
- Ports
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
Smart home
- Thread border router
- Not available
- Matter controller
- Not available
- 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.
Remote control
- Remote connection
- 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.
- Remote microphone
- Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Remote table explicitly names microphone for voice search and commands.
- Remote voice assistants
- 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.
- Remote TV control
- 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.
- Remote backlight
- Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Remote table explicitly names motion-activated backlit buttons.
- Remote power
- 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.
- Remote charging port
- Not available
Software
- Operating system
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Casting protocols
- 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.
- Voice assistants
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Gaming
- Game services
- 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.
- 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.
Power
- 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.
- Rated power input
- Not available
- Max power consumption (claimed)
- Not available
- Standby power (claimed)
- Not available
Measured
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- Video playback power (measured)
- Not available
- Idle power (measured)
- Not available
- Standby power (measured)
- Not available
- Boot time (measured)
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- 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.
- Remote dimensions
- Not available
- Remote weight
- Not available
Certifications
In the box
- 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.
- HDMI cable included
- 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.
Links
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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Sources
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- Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-pro
- Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-pro
- Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-update
- Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/warranty
- Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-pro
- Regulatory filingfcc.report/FCC-ID/VOB-P2897/4365444.pdf
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