# Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) (Apple) and Nvidia Shield TV Pro (Nvidia) among streaming devices. Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) is the cheaper of the two at $129.

## Side by side

| Spec | Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) | Nvidia Shield TV Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $129 | $199.99 |
| Brand | Apple | Nvidia |
| Released | 2022-11 | 2019-10 |
| Max resolution | 4K | 4K |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Nvidia Tegra X1+ |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 16 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 | WiFi 5 |
| Remote voice | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |

## Key differences

- HDR formats: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro Dolby Vision, HDR10
- Processor: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) Apple A15 Bionic vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro Nvidia Tegra X1+
- Storage (GB): Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) 64 vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro 16
- Wi-Fi: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) WiFi 6 vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro WiFi 5
- Ethernet: Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) No vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro Yes

## What reviewers say

**Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)** — Four whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, Engadget, PCWorld/TechHive, What Hi-Fi) hands-on reviewed the 3rd-gen Apple TV 4K and unanimously call it the best streaming box, praising blazing A15 speed, the ad-free interface and a $50 price cut. Only Tom's Guide stopwatch-measured load times, clocking Netflix in 1 second and Disney Plus in 4. Gripes: still pricey, limited ports and no bundled HDMI cable. (4 sourced reviews.)

**Nvidia Shield TV Pro** — Based on one whitelisted hands-on review (TechRadar). It calls the Nvidia Shield TV Pro the best streaming box on the market for its unrivalled 4K HDR playback, AI upscaling and gaming features, but flags weaker value now that the same price no longer includes the bundled controller. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen): https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/specs/ (apple.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- Nvidia Shield TV Pro: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-pro/ (nvidia.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/streaming-devices/apple-tv-4k-3rd-gen-vs-nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) ($129) vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro ($199.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/streaming-devices/apple-tv-4k-3rd-gen-vs-nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019/
License: CC BY 4.0.