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NVIDIA Shield TV Pro 4K 2019 $248, NVIDIA Shield TV 2019 $158 + Shipping / $0 Click & Collect (Was $349) @ Harvey Norman

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NVIDIA Shield TV Pro 4K 2019 $248, NVIDIA Shield TV 2019 $158 + Shipping / $0 Click & Collect (Was $349) @ Harvey Norman
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MGLC43 on 27/06/2022 - 13:58 harveynorman.com.au (2404 clicks)
Last edited 27/06/2022 - 14:58 by 3 other users

Hi All,

Got one from Harvey Norman today, it was $349 yesterday when I checked but down to $248 today!

Enjoy!

NVIDIA Shield TV Pro 4K HDR Android TV Streaming Media Player ($248)

  • Built for the avid home entertainment enthusiast, the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro 4K HDR Android TV Streaming Media Player is packed with state-of-the-art features to let you enjoy a cinematic viewing experience accompanied with stunning visuals and immersive sound.

NVIDIA Shield TV 4K HDR Android TV Streaming Media Player ($158)

  • With its powerful processor, feature-rich setup, and convenient design, the NVIDIA Shield TV 4K HDR Android TV Streaming Media Player lets you easily enjoy immersive entertainment when watching your favourite multimedia content. Made with Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band AC WiFi, an integrated power supply, and a microSD card slot, all housed in a compact body, it’s a feature-packed device that’s built for behind-the-scenes brilliance.
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  • CtrlAltSpoods on 27/06/2022 - 14:01

    Can someone who owns this tell me if they are capable of 4k 120hz HDMI output? (not 3D rendering a game, just HDMI capabilities)
    or even 1080p 120hz?

      • CtrlAltSpoods on 27/06/2022 - 14:39
        +1

        Bugger, my hopes and dreams of streaming 4k120 via ethernet to my living room are crushed

        • v4moose on 27/06/2022 - 16:38

          what's your app of choice for streaming? I currently switch between parsec and steam remote play but I couldn't imagine either supporting 4k120?

          • CtrlAltSpoods on 27/06/2022 - 16:43

            @v4moose: I want to use Moonlight. It natively supports 4k120 and works perfectly for me on my S22, so figure it would be easy to set up on another Android client for the TV, just need to wait for supporting hardware for the HDMI connection.
            I imagine it would be loads less latency with a hardwired Ethernet connection.

            • skittlebrau on 27/06/2022 - 19:28
              +1

              @CtrlAltSpoods: Technically you could push 4K 120Hz over HDMI 2.0 if you use 8-bit/SDR 4:2:0 chroma subsampling. Whether the Shield will let you do that is another matter. You can do it with a PC directly connected with HDMI 2.0 however by digging into advanced settings for your GPU.

              I imagine it would be loads less latency with a hardwired Ethernet connection.

              Definitely. I used to use my Shield for streaming over the network, but now I have a HDBaseT box connected to my PC and one to my LG C1 and get no noticeable latency since it it's point to point ethernet. I use it at 1080p 120Hz HDR and G-Sync/VRR works. At the distance I sit from the TV, the jump to 4K in some games isn't that noticeable anyway, plus it's easy to drive 1080p 120Hz than it is to do 4K 120Hz.

            • v4moose on 28/06/2022 - 12:41

              @CtrlAltSpoods: thanks mate

    • [Deactivated] on 27/06/2022 - 14:42
      +2

      For 4K 120hz output you'll need something with HDMI 2.1.

      That rules out the Shield and I imagine just about most streaming devices. Here's hoping to a new model.

      • snuke on 27/06/2022 - 17:09
        +1

        Apple TV 4K (2021) is HDMI 2.1

        • stewface on 27/06/2022 - 18:08
          +1

          Don’t get it for high quality streaming, you won’t get good sound from it (eg atmos from plex)

          • snuke on 27/06/2022 - 18:44

            @stewface: You should have no issues with audio, it passes through PCM and LPCM, so zero loss of quality.

            • stewface on 27/06/2022 - 18:46

              @snuke: It’s iOS locking down the plex app I think, nothing gets through to my Sonos.

              Netflix etc are fine though…

              • snuke on 27/06/2022 - 20:48
                -1

                @stewface: No, iOS isn't locking it down, it simply won't passthrough bitstream, but it will do as PCM & LPCM, so full audio passthrough, including Atmos.
                Netflix is basic Dolby Digital Plus

        • Psigh on 28/06/2022 - 09:54
          +1

          It's not fully compliant and doesn't support the full feature set so you won't get above 4k 60hz. It's because of the display port to hdmi converter chip it uses.

          • snuke on 28/06/2022 - 09:58

            @Psigh: Interesting, the 120Hz info I saw when it launched must have been news articles making assumptions.
            I see on Apples tech specs it has:

            Support for up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output and Audio Return Channel (ARC or eARC) only. Requires HDCP when playing protected content and compatible TV or Receiver.

    • Julzx on 27/06/2022 - 16:47
      +2

      Just curious but what content would you be streaming at 4k 120hz? Other then gaming or UI fluidity I don't know what other use case you would need that.

  • ak hunter on 27/06/2022 - 14:04
    +1

    Poster - you can go back to harvey norman and get the price difference as per there best price guarantee policy

    • MGLC43 on 27/06/2022 - 14:06

      Thanks but I bought it at $248 today, yesterday it was showing $349 on their website so they must have changed the price today.

  • kirt on 27/06/2022 - 14:06
    +4

    Great deal!

    …and for those keen, Foxtel finally updated their app a few days ago so it now works with the latest Shield updates (added support for Android 12 and Play Next):

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.foxtel.…

  • kimlo on 27/06/2022 - 14:06
    +1

    Is the regular Nvidia Shield TV better than a Google TV with Chromecast?

    Also anyone know if the Shield family will be getting Android 12?

    • jv on 27/06/2022 - 14:07
      +11

      Just get the Pro. It is worth it for the responsiveness…

      • AEKaBeer on 27/06/2022 - 14:49
        +6

        I have both, there's not much difference if all you're doing is streaming videos.

    • Rumbaar on 27/06/2022 - 15:15

      The AI upscaling is good, if you have larger TV 75+

    • Gigrantor on 27/06/2022 - 16:27

      I was going to ask the same question, I've been using the Google TV with Chromecast for the last 18 months and I couldn't be happier and as I have an Xbox One X I guess I don't need a Nvidia Shield TV.

      That being said, what would you recommend for someone starting fresh?

      Is the Nvidia Shield TV Pro actually worth more than 3 times the price of the Google TV with Chromecast?

      • MrFunSocks on 27/06/2022 - 17:42

        Is the Nvidia Shield TV Pro actually worth more than 3 times the price of the Google TV with Chromecast?

        Unless you want to use it to emulate old games and/or stream your nvidia gpu powered PC games to it, no not really.

        Source: got both.

    • DrRalph on 27/06/2022 - 17:10

      'Is the regular Nvidia Shield TV better than a Google TV with Chromecast?' Much better, if you use it to its full capabilities.

  • jv on 27/06/2022 - 14:07
    +17

    For those with a 3D printer here is a nice little bracket to mount this behind your TV, out of sight…

    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3128316

    • Ulysses31 on 27/06/2022 - 19:01

      Thanks. They look better than the ONE I saw on eBay. Anyone know what these cost to make?

      • jv on 27/06/2022 - 19:03

        Assuming you already have the printer, about 20-50 cents for the filament.

        I made one and they are great…

        I stuck it on the back of our tv using removable command strips.

        • Ulysses31 on 27/06/2022 - 21:59

          Nah, haven’t got one. Call me pessimistic, but I figured it must cost a heap… but a cool hobby.

          I’ll trawl gumtree, hoping for that one.

  • Lionheart on 27/06/2022 - 14:10

    Is this the non Pro version?
    Edit: nevermind it’s both

  • iuselect on 27/06/2022 - 14:11
    +2

    the android 11 upgrade on this crippled my shield, didn't run well, the remote didn't always wake up the device, the plex server straight up died and didn't start up upon reboots, constant hangs and many more small annoying issues. If you get it and it runs like crap after the android 11 upgrade, it's 100% worth rolling it back to android 9 and it will run well..

    • Wuggle on 27/06/2022 - 14:18

      Had similar problems. My 8bitdo controller compatability and retroarch on the nvidia shield sucks since the latest upgrade. Responsiveness in general has deteriorated and after reading a few forums it seemed that I wasn't alone with these problems - wish I'd never upgraded and have been waiting to see if a new firmware with some bug fixes resolves things. Thought about trying to rollback the firmware but seemed quite time consuming and fiddly to achieve or was I just looking at instructions that made it sound more complicated than it is?

      • iuselect on 27/06/2022 - 14:57
        +1

        I'm fairly familiar with the custom rom/unlocking bootloader/rooting scene in android, but I would say.. yeh it's not exactly easy. you would need to install adb on your pc, turn on usb debugging, which turns the usb port 1 to OTG. using a usb-A to usb-A cable, plug it into your pc and run some commands in ADB to unlock the bootloader (which will wipe the device), then you need to flash the old android 9 images on there, then re-lock the bootloader and then set it up from scratch again.

        • Wuggle on 27/06/2022 - 18:18

          Thanks for the response. As I thought, not that straightforward.

          I'm sure I could follow it if I put the effort in but I think my worry is I'll go to all that effort and then the day after there will be a new firmware that fixes the issues anyway! Maybe one rainy bored weekend I might tackle it if no updates are forthcoming over the next few months.

          • iuselect on 27/06/2022 - 18:24

            @Wuggle: That is very true. I installed the 9.0.1 update and it pretty much turned my shield into a paperweight. Having said that, 9.0.2 has since come out, but I am absolutely terrified of "trying to update". I really can't be bothered to set up my entire plex server again so if it ain't broke, don't fix it..

      • TightLikeThisx on 27/06/2022 - 16:02

        Does the run-ahead setting in Retroarch work with this device?

      • Mugsy on 27/06/2022 - 16:51

        Rats!

        I just bought two 8bitdo controllers to use with Retroarch.

        • Wuggle on 27/06/2022 - 18:13

          Your experience may vary…. I can still get my 8bitdo controller to work with the shield but life does not seem as smooth as it used to be back on an earlier firmware version. I suspect it will get back to normal eventually but if you look on the nvidia forums there is a multitude of bugs and issues noted since the update of the android version used. Not sure what firmware you'd get from old store stock but new buyers beware before just letting it update to the latest version.

    • snuke on 27/06/2022 - 14:22

      Android 11 also broke Direct File Access for many apps due to increased permission requirements. As such, it has hurt Emby for direct file playback and others.
      Took my Apple 4K out of storage yesterday to get 4K remuxes to work properly.

      • Rumbaar on 27/06/2022 - 15:17

        This is a concern, I'll need to check if I'm no Android 11. Haven't noticed any 4K issues, is this for files directly stored on attached media or via an EMBY server?

        • snuke on 27/06/2022 - 15:59

          Emby server, but the issue is with this and potentially other apps, DFA requires permissions that can lead to Google putting a warning on the app, as such Emby chose to disable DFA unless you use a 3rd party player, such as VLC or Kodi. VLC doesn't match frame rates, so everything is played at 60fps, and Kodi constantly locks up for me.

  • ReaperX22 on 27/06/2022 - 14:14

    Hmmmmm - I have the 2017 model. Works fine. No issues. OG Remote is crap. Bought a G20 off amazon but non-voice + it's starting to double click register..

    Tried to buy JUST the new remote, the one I received was faulty of course and was the last in stock. Been waiting for stock since.

    Wondering if I spend the ~250 on the new 4k pro vs just waiting for the remote to be in stock.. Minus remote cost i'd be paying ~180 for the new model for…. Uh… It's slightly faster and AI upscales better and a few new formats…?

    Worth it? Probably not…

    • AEKaBeer on 27/06/2022 - 14:54

      I don't think it is, the remote while better than the V1 isn't anything special.

      Also reviewers tested it for performance, it isn't any faster.

      I might have a play with mine to see if I can notice the difference between upscaled and native content and report back later tonight.

    • No Child Support on 27/06/2022 - 15:09

      Also got a 2017 model and the G20 remote. I think the new OS updates has bogged down the shield. Everything just seems slower, UI responsiveness and remote lagging. Have read comments in this deal, doesn't seem to be much of an improvement on the 4K so guess i'll be sticking with the 2017 for a while

    • stokesy77 on 27/06/2022 - 15:13

      Netflix supports Dolby Vision and Atmos on this, if that is something you want, otherwise…probably not?

  • bulletbill88 on 27/06/2022 - 14:18
    +10

    Surely this model is getting a bit long in the tooth now? I’m tempted but concerned a new model may drop shortly.

    • Ulysses31 on 27/06/2022 - 17:08

      Are the specs out of date… or were they just WAY ahead of the curve?

  • agam2104 on 27/06/2022 - 14:21

    Recently Xiaomi launched their new Android Tv box with 32gb ROM Mi Box 4S Max $110 but for china only right now in MIUI.

    https://item.jd.com/100024141991.html?

  • gadgetguy on 27/06/2022 - 14:21

    Wasn't aware of a "2021" model.

    • snuke on 27/06/2022 - 14:24
      +3

      There isn't one, nothing new since 2019, title is incorrect.

  • OzBerghainer on 27/06/2022 - 14:25
    +1

    Would be nice but still seems a bit too much. Is it much beefier and better experience than Google Tv w Chromecast?

    • ReaperX22 on 27/06/2022 - 14:34
      +1

      My dad has the Google chromecast TV. It's considerably slower in terms of navigation and even opening up some larger files from a NAS for example. It's fine but I'd pay the extra for the shield personally.. Depends who the audience is!

    • Rumbaar on 27/06/2022 - 15:19

      Considerably better on many fronts, but of course depends on your use case.

      • BuyOrNot on 27/06/2022 - 20:42

        What is your use case?

  • BargainDemon on 27/06/2022 - 14:30

    What is the benefit of having this instead of a Fire Stick TV 4K?

    • Mistredo on 27/06/2022 - 15:03
      +1

      The AI upscaling is nice if you have a use for it.

  • mackdiddy on 27/06/2022 - 14:33

    I wonder if Nvidia are going to release an updated version in the next few years? I've no immediate need of a Shield TV and I'd rather wait for one that can do 120 Hz or even some kind of VRR when streaming games from PC.

    • jv on 27/06/2022 - 14:51
      +1

      I wonder if Nvidia are going to release an updated version in the next few years?

      It's already overdue.

    • MrFunSocks on 27/06/2022 - 17:43
      +1

      When the Switch 2 comes out is when you'll see an updated version most likely, since they'll use the same processor.

  • ChipsChicky on 27/06/2022 - 14:36

    Can you run iptv on this ? Which app is best for iptv ?

    • Aphop on 27/06/2022 - 14:48
      +4

      yes you can.

      I use Tivimate

      • Whatisthatvelvet on 27/06/2022 - 15:12

        Tivimate is very good and use it on my CCWGTV.

      • ChipsChicky on 27/06/2022 - 17:51

        is it paid, if yes then how much is it ? are channels sluggish and which countries are covered mostly ?

      • paul04 on 27/06/2022 - 18:00

        Another IPTV+Tivimate user, also OTT navigator is another alternative

    • jv on 27/06/2022 - 14:52
      +1

      I use Kodi with the Simple IPTV client.

      • ChipsChicky on 27/06/2022 - 17:59

        and what does that mean ? i am a nerd in this iptv thing but very much interested to get one.

        • jv on 27/06/2022 - 18:04

          kodi is the app.

          In the app, install and configure the IPTV client.

          • ChipsChicky on 27/06/2022 - 18:05

            @jv: Do you need to pay for IPTV Client ?

            • jv on 27/06/2022 - 18:06
              +1

              @ChipsChicky: No, all free.

              The Simple IPTV client is easy to install from within the Kodi app

              Lots of guides on how to do it

  • Maths Debater on 27/06/2022 - 14:42
    +1

    Excellent devices however I'm finding it hard to justify when I have a TV with Android OS.

    • scuderiarmani on 27/06/2022 - 15:11
      +2

      Same position, but I justify them.

      Much nicer to use.

    • Mugsy on 27/06/2022 - 17:05

      My TV is from 2009 so easily justifiable for my household esp now that my PS3 isn't set up.

  • congo on 27/06/2022 - 14:42
    +1

    The fire stick 4K is great value. Got it for $59 plus $20 gift card last month.
    With the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro you can run Plex of a usb harddisk, but if you already have Plex server, fire stick is OK.

    • Damonator84 on 27/06/2022 - 14:45
      +7

      Comparing Apples with Oranges. The Nvidia Shield is miles ahead.

      • congo on 27/06/2022 - 17:15
        +1

        Why is it miles better?
        Is it 4x better?
        I have both, along with Apple TV 4K ($150 JB price error)
        For my use case, they all do the same job fine.

        • Mistredo on 27/06/2022 - 17:18

          I agree, most people will not benefit from NVIDIA Shield TV.

    • thangcuoi on 27/06/2022 - 15:08
      +1

      Minor correction: the deal you got was for the 4K Max which has faster CPU, GPU and more RAM.

      • ChipsChicky on 27/06/2022 - 17:56

        Thanks, otherwise he would have thought that he has firestick 4k for the rest off his life.

  • InfamousCalf on 27/06/2022 - 14:43
    +1

    thanks, bought the pro for Dolby Vision

    • Sans-Serif on 27/06/2022 - 15:14

      They both have Dolby Vision

  • phynicle on 27/06/2022 - 14:46

    Would this make my Netflix and plex 1080p streams look better on my 4k TV?

    • jv on 27/06/2022 - 14:53

      possibly. it depends what you are using now.

      • phynicle on 27/06/2022 - 15:02

        Streaming via the firestick Max.
        Basically Netflix and plex is about it

        • jv on 27/06/2022 - 15:03

          I find most of the free-to-air catch up apps are way more responsive on the Nvidia Shield Pro.

    • Rumbaar on 27/06/2022 - 15:21
      +1

      Yes, it's AI upscaling makes a big difference for me. But I have AI upscaling on my AMP too.

  • belbo on 27/06/2022 - 14:47

    Do either of these run a Plex server decently ?

    • JimtheGeek on 27/06/2022 - 14:52
      +1

      The Pro version has it pre-loaded.
      Just point it at your file store and you're good to go.

      • belbo on 27/06/2022 - 15:06

        Cool. Thanks. Can file store be a USB HDD ? Just carked the power supply on my media server. Thinking of taking out the HDD and sticking into a caddy. Formatted as XFS. I wonder if the Nvidia will be able to read it. Could be the quickest way of getting it going again. Alternatively to replace the power supply, but may have fried other componentry - or build one using a RPi 3 Model B I've had lying around for about 6 years. Any suggestions? $248 may be too much to pay for my laziness - unless it can also be done fairly easily on the $158 version. Don't really have another need for it - have a Google TV and 2 Xiaomi boxes which do my streaming just fine.

    • MrFunSocks on 27/06/2022 - 17:46

      Not in my experience. I tried using my 2019 Shield TV Pro as my plex server instead of my Synology NAS and it was just no good. The server constantly crashed even while just using the web UI to set things up. Basically couldn't go 5 mins without crashing and needing a manual restart. Factory reset it and set it back up 2 more times, same thing. It might be different if you're plugging a HDD with all your content directly into the Shield though - mine was connecting to the 40TB NAS over my network (both wired).

      There's a reason it's the only android device with Plex Server capabilities.

  • newsanzang on 27/06/2022 - 14:52

    I am using an old laptop(i7-2630QM 4 x 2 - 2.9 GHz and 8GB RAM) as the Plex server and a Firestick 4k max as the Plex client.
    Would the pro be a better setup in this use case?
    At the moment I find it is generally OK to stream 1080p videos but it is buffering a lot when stream 4k media.

  • KenDiaMoi on 27/06/2022 - 14:53

    I swear these used to be $250 normal price or am I tripping.

    Anyway, love mine, can't live without it but sometimes I wish it had proper frame matching

    • jv on 27/06/2022 - 14:53
      +5

      you are tripping.

      • KenDiaMoi on 27/06/2022 - 14:54

        You are correct

    • ReaperX22 on 27/06/2022 - 15:01
      +1

      Trippin, older models like 2017 I bought around that price, then they made the newer 'stick' model that same ~250 price, and increased the pro price by ~100.

      TBH Stick model should always be around the ~150 mark and Pro maybe 250-300..

      • KenDiaMoi on 28/06/2022 - 11:42

        Ah yes that's right

  • Ben Kenobi on 27/06/2022 - 15:00

    No pickup in Brisbane anywhere?

  • RichardL on 27/06/2022 - 15:00
    +7

    PS: The non-pro has been matched by Amazon AU - $158 Delivered

    • Eatoff on 27/06/2022 - 16:26

      Thankyou, anything to not pay Harvey Norman a single cent. Wish they'd match the price for the pro model too

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