Apple
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)
$129Cheaper
Released 2022-11
Best Streaming Devices · head-to-head
Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) is cheaper at $129. Every spec and price links to its source.
Nvidia
Nvidia Shield TV Pro
$199.99
Released 2019-10
Which is better: the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) or Nvidia Shield TV Pro?
The Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) is the cheaper at $129. The Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| 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 |
| Release | 2022-11 | 2019-10 |
Sources — Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen): apple.com (verified 2026-06-15). Nvidia Shield TV Pro: nvidia.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) and Nvidia Shield TV Pro?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- 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) false vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro true
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Fastest streaming box — snappy A15 performance and quick app launches; Clean, ad-free interface with tight Apple-ecosystem (AirPlay/AirPods/iCloud) integration; $50 price cut ($129 start) makes it far easier to recommend.
Flagged: Not worth upgrading from the 2021 model — minimal new features; Still pricey versus Roku Ultra / Fire TV Cube; Limited physical connectivity and no HDMI cable in the box.
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, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Unrivalled 4K HDR streaming with wide Android TV app support; Excellent AI upscaler that sharpens sub-4K content; Strong gaming features via GeForce Now and GameStream.
Flagged: Poor value: same price as prior gen but no longer ships with a controller; Android TV interface has a learning curve and needs finessing; No storage boost over the previous generation.