# Roku Ultra (2024) vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Roku Ultra (2024) (Roku) and Nvidia Shield TV Pro (Nvidia) among streaming devices. Roku Ultra (2024) is the cheaper of the two at $99.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Roku Ultra (2024) | Nvidia Shield TV Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $99.99 | $199.99 |
| Brand | Roku | Nvidia |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2019-10 |
| Max resolution | 4K | 4K |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Processor | Realtek 1619BRV | Nvidia Tegra X1+ |
| Storage (GB) | 4 | 16 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 | WiFi 5 |
| Remote voice | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |

## Key differences

- HDR formats: Roku Ultra (2024) Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro Dolby Vision, HDR10
- Processor: Roku Ultra (2024) Realtek 1619BRV vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro Nvidia Tegra X1+
- Storage (GB): Roku Ultra (2024) 4 vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro 16
- Wi-Fi: Roku Ultra (2024) WiFi 6 vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro WiFi 5

## What reviewers say

**Roku Ultra (2024)** — Three whitelisted hands-on reviews (TechRadar, PCWorld, Tom's Guide) survived verification, all covering the exact 2024 Roku Ultra. All three praise its speed versus Roku's cheaper streaming sticks/dongles and the backlit, USB-C rechargeable Voice Remote Pro, plus Roku's deep catalog of free content. All three flag intrusive and growing home-screen banner ads, and PCWorld and Tom's Guide stress it is barely an upgrade over older Ultras. Note: full Dolby Vision/HDR10+/Atmos support is enumerated in full only by TechRadar; PCWorld cites only Dolby Atmos and Tom's Guide only Dolby Vision. (3 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

- Roku Ultra (2024): https://www.roku.com/en-us/products/players/roku-ultra (roku.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/roku-ultra-2024-vs-nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Roku Ultra (2024) ($99.99) vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro ($199.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/streaming-devices/roku-ultra-2024-vs-nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019/
License: CC BY 4.0.