Apple TV 4K 2022 Vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro - Which TV Box You Should Buy?
Apple TV 4K 2022 Vs Nvidia Shield TV Pro - Which TV Box You Should Buy?
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Today we’ll be comparing two of the top streaming boxes on the market today to find out which is the best to buy right now!
So, Apple recently announced a brand new Apple TV 4K streamer, and successor to the Apple TV 4K (2021), bringing cheaper prices and hardware upgrades to the table. This sparked major concerns, as many people were wondering if it can stand up to the Nvidia Shield TV Pro. Well, in today's comparison, you will find the answers you are looking for, so make sure you watch till the end to find out!
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The Nivea Shield moisturizes my skin better than Apple TV 4K.
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Highly underated comment 🤣 - It puts the lotion on it's skin or else it gets the hose again
@@smetljesm2276 “It puts the lotion on its skin or it gets the SD resolution again.” FTFY
Hahaha seriously though. “Nevidia Shield” 😂🤣 A lot of people have trouble pronouncing the name. They should just pronounce it as it’s written.
I've got the whole Apple ecosystem...but the Nvidia Shield Pro is my streaming box of choice. Runs my Plex server flawlessly, upscales video to 4k beautifully, and just does a whole lot the Apple doesn't-including running emulators. Well worth the investment IMO.
Anything missing from the Shield Pro that you get on the Apple TV? I'm looking into possibly switching but things like Up Next, no ads, and app "multitasking" has me a little stuck. Not only that but feature that sends a notification to my iPhone while typing so I can type on the phone's keyboard is pretty ingenious and would LOVE to see it on the Android TV platform.
Hey, what’s the highest bitrate 4K HEVC that you tried playing back on the Shield Pro? I have a decent intel 8th gen laptop that can’t smoothly playback 4K HEVC video at bitrate around 50Mbps. I’m hoping the Shield Pro can play back high bitrate 4K HEVC files smoothly
@@homeleung578 I play 4K remux 4K HEVC back from an unraid server running an i7 4790 flawlessly on both apple tv and nvidia shield pro.
They're both awesome. I'm going for the Nvidia Shield Pro. Wish they could come out with some new upgrades
I was hoping to see the AI 4K upscaling in shield as a one big factor. That’s the only thing which is still holding me back from making the switch. I don’t like the ads and android tv ui in general.
The remote of the Nvidia Shield is infrared or radio/bluetooth ? Because I feel irritating delays on infrared remotes :(
How does sound quality of streamed movies compare? Is Nivea shield more of a gamer box?
Watching this on Apple TV 4K 2022🍿
Apple constrains third party media apps to only use the built in player. Apps like VLC and Plex that support more playback options are restricted from accessing the Dolby Atmos decoder, it also doesn’t support audio pass through. For this reason I’d take the shield over the ATV. If you don’t have atmos or your own media library then ATV is better
For atmos you can directly connect atv with soundbar or receiver though.
Having discovered the joy of the Plex media server, my next streaming tv box will have to be capable of this regardless of who makes it... Certainly would have liked the onboard storage of the apple, but shield and Plex server it is... with an added portable hard drive, it also doubles up as a NAS too!
Can I connect my Xbox to one of those streaming devices instead of the tv and get advantage from the AI upscalling? This is what I’m looking for.
Can either send bitstream audio?
I'm waiting for the Nvidia Shield TV Pro 2023 😉
@wattat: When is it coming out?
Still waiting haha?
@@enjoey30 Yep, waiting, aaaand waiting 🙂
I had to go with the Shield based on the Plex server capacity alone. It really stung. The Apple TV 4K is beautiful. But I just can't ignore the power of the green scarred beast. Plus I'm sure its beauty will grow on me.
I've had the shield since 2015. It's been needing a refresh by now so since I'm not in the apple ecosystem and there hasn't been any good upgrades, I've been looking into mini PCs for a replacement
Get the 2019 pro model has been upgraded from the 2015 model
Have Directv stream tried setup on my Nvidia and for the life of me I couldn't get it to work. Gave the Nvida to my brother and got an Apple TV works perfect!
What is the game shown at 5m 16 secs?
Apk apps are definitely what I look for
Are they both HDMI 2.1 allowing for 4K/120 Hz?
Ns 2.0 Atv 2.1 and 4k 60hz
Apple TV video quality is way better on my Sony mini led 85” k series, I have both. I kinda like the MVidea audio out to my sound system better. . I use the NVidea for stored movies and for usb a digital audio to my sound system . I relegated the 2022 Apple TV 4 to direct to the tv and soundbar for casual everyday viewing. It does not have the flexibility for me to digital coax to my av preamp, so I am forced to stick with NVidea. I cannot tweak the NVidea to look as good as the Apple TV
Could anyone tell me why on my NSP as buffing problems mainly on Amazon streaming my NS2015 didn't have that problem? I upgraded my Spectrum service and a Samsung TV. I was thinking of switching to Apple TV but never been a fan of Apple being poor person.
Its an old device now, that is overpriced. Paying $200 in 2023 for a 5 year old device should be a crime.
I went with the Nvidia Shield Pro because it allows you to hook up an external hard drive to it and play 4K movies while the Apple TV can’t. Not sure if Apple TV supports Dolby Atmos or not.
Are you sure, we can connect external hard drive and play movies? Also, how is the audio quality, I used earlier apple TV and found audio quality better than what is there in smart TV's internal player.
The only reason I haven't pulled the trigger on the Nvidia Shield TV Pro, is because *it might* finally come out with a hardware upgrade, probably when the Nintendo Switch's successor finally releases within a year or two. The Shield itself uses X1 Tegra & X1+ Tegra chips, the same chips that are used in the Nintendo Switch platforms itself.
I own both nvidia tv pro and appletv 2022 hands down appletv is way faster in processing i can only say nvidia is great in gaming and more options for it but if apple opened up platforms like steam then nvidia is dead in the water because it surely has alot more processing power than nvidia pro even the ai upscale is fantastic on ATV I don’t use my nvidia pro anymore ATV 2022 replaced it
Useful info thanks
Choosing nvidia shield pro only because I can connect a DAC and enjoy the best sound quality on my stereo.
The Apple TV doesn't support DTS, DTS Master or DTS-X, the shield dose, if audio is a concern for you 😊
Apple TV 4K 2022 lacks Dolby TrueHD and DTS:X (lossless audio quality).
I used to have a ps3 with multiman, it upscales everything like a beast.
I can't get Tivimate on the Apple TV so I bought a shield tv pro
Everyone talking Apple TVs u cant install VPN Software on them only work around is u have to put VPN Software on your router.
Does the Shield pass lossless audio? The Appletv doesn’t.
The Nividia Shield is capable of supporting lossless formats such as Dolby Atmos TrueHD and DTS-HD MA.
The apple tv DOES support lossless formats like FLAC, Apple Lossless and Dolby Atmos
It’s crazy to think a 7 year old piece of tech is still holding up, they need to update the unit though.
I agree 💯
Can you use iptv player on Apple tv box?
Yep there are various iptv apps on TvOS's AppStore.
Nvidia shield tv was and its still the best for picture, smoothness, sound quality, and especially gaming according my experience. I have all best android boxes at home, so i can compare them between each other. And its so easy to connect with my smart home - google nest hub, audio and much more. I can even switch on and of my smart tv with it. Can make your tv a part of your speaker group to with Chromcast built-in, and many other features
Thanks for your input. Nvidia are really good. 👌
Winner is Nvidia Shield TV Pro 4k with dolby vision, Dolby Atmos. You can add storage hard drive with no issues. 2 hard drive one dedicated and one as storage and can be removed. You can add 3rd party but for Apple TV you can't. Try adding an external drive amd your media library you can't.
I hope the new shield adds features like automatic frame matching, more ram and hlg. I'm not sure if they need an hdmi 2.1 port.
It has AFR
@@bankruptsee it does? You mean the beta feature in the settings menu? Or is it something else?
@@aes1373 It's automatic. Watch something in 60FPS then watch a movie in 24. You can open the settings icon, go to device preferences, then see the current resolution and frame rate. Use the menu icon on the remote to open the side bar and go to the preferences while something is playing. You will notice the frame rate different depending on the content you're watching.
I don't think I will abandon my Nvidia Shield for an Apple tv 4k any time soon, however, Kudos to Apple for lowering their prices. Vey Un-Apple like move😜
Times are changing 😉
Almost grabbed the Nivida Shield but then I found that the Apple 4k was only 130 at the refurbished store now I have it I wished I went with the shield lol
What issues did you have with the Apple TV?
@@bestchoicereview I would not sync with my phone or the passwords I had saved on my iPad worst still I had used really strong passwords that was a pain to input via the onboard keyboard, Yes I could bring down a keyboard and plugged it in the back I was just surprised as their are wall inside the walled garden lol
Yes i just ordered the apple tv 4k 2nd gen 64gb refurb on the apple store as well for $149.99 canadian! a good deal! Also comes with thread and ethernet! Also the same new remote as the 3rd gen!
Nvidia shield always if i have money maybe go for nuc
Here comes the Shield fanboi army.
Twitter called. They wanted to know why you didn't show up for work today. 😄
Said like a true Apple fanboi
I have an LGC2 and just bought an apple 4ktv. The picture quality is the same and my tv is faster than the apple 4ktv. What is the purpose of this device if you have a premium tv?
I have the same TV and need an update from you. Have you grown to like the apple 4k tv?
The way I see it Nvidia shield is the best media server/gaming device but the Apple is the best streaming box hands down.. A lot of the shields problems are "Google TV/android" problems... and general lack out updating both software and hardware... In 2019 yeah the shield could beat the ATV of the time.. today 2-3 ATV gens later vs same old N.S.T yeah not so much... Apple even already has a new faster cheaper ATV set for 2024...meanwhile the shield will be 5 years old next year....
got both the pro and the shield tv... just flawless.
Did you try the new Apple TV 4K
@@bestchoicereview no the apple ecosystem is not my cup of tea. But I've had various chinese "tv boxes" and spent enough money and time (flashing them!) that I can now fully appreciate peace of mind. No doubt the Apple TV 4K is up to the task though...
Apple TV positive points: Match frame rate and dinamic range; negative: no bitstream for Dolby True HD and DTS formats. Positive points for Shield: Bitstream for any audio format, good for personal media. Negative for Shield: confusing frame rate match for streaming services, some frames are dropped when watching streaming services such as Netflix and Prime Video
Positive for Shield: It can be a PLEX server. And as you mention, for a plex client, will play DTS etc. where Apple wont. For a PLEX client or server, the Shield Pro is the one.
They should do a refresh for the nvidia shield
This. That's the *only reason* holding me back from getting a Shield TV Pro. Perhaps that'll change when Nintendo releases their Switch successor in another year or two.
I have both but I prefer the Apple TV since the shield TV Pro had issues playing 4K on prime video (only up to 1080p) and disney+ (only up to 720p) in my region. Apple TV worked perfectly right out of the box for me.
Waw I didn’t know the limitations of Nvdia. Thank you
@@EePingLiang works perfectly in India with 4k capability
Just because the Apple 4k TV doesn’t natively support VPN via app alone makes me uninterested as I live outside USA
Only thing I hate is the remote Shape and no recharge I'd rather the old remote lol
I own both, but if I had to choose one, it would be Shield. For following reasons: 1. Proper Audio passthrough (which Apple turned off in tvos 10 or 11 I think..why? Why? Why Apple why??) 2. Because of above, Nvidia can pass DTS and Dolby True HD 3. Kodi allowed in appstore
Kodi never be allowed in app store because it allows to install plugins from 3rd party sources that shares pireted content
@@sebaszwarc I know that and that's what I said. And not just that. Android allows you to install basically any app you want, like Kodi from kodinerds with Dolby Vision supports. Apple just can't compete with that. But if they brought back proper audio passthrough, the sales of ATV would go up, because of Plex users, who love Apple TV like me.
Can't stream Spectrum TV app with Nvidia and that's a big deal for a lot of us Spectrum subs.
Nvidia allows Kodi. No more needs to be said. Freedom!
I had to uninstall Kodi Nexus on my Nvidia Shield Pro (2017) because it would frequently cause the Shield to become unresponsive on boot up. I've gone back to using LibreElec/Kodi on my Intel NUC. I use the Shield for streaming KZhead and KZhead TV.
Kodi is available for TV OS, just need to sideload it.
How old is this? The vision of the Shield interface that you showed is prior to the current software version. It hasn't looked like that for nearly a year.
Однозначно shield pro ❤️
Disappointed you didn't mention two huge issues with the AppleTV. Fist is its limitations with Plex - specifically won't play or stream lossless audio streams and Dolby Atmos properly. Second, you can't add a VPN app to the AppleTV. So the AppleTV is great for streaming content from online providers, e.g. Disney+, but not so great for home based content. Also, you have to use some clunky methods to view content through a VPN - very non-Apple like! Would have switched to AppleTV expect for these two issues. I'll stick with the Nvidia Shield for the foreseeable future.
Thanks for your comment! You raise some interesting points here. 🤔
It's because all of this video is fn biased
Who needs VPN being able to handle DNS for the network
Actually the AppleTV 22 model with HDMI-MAT does do lossless Dolby Atmos. Check the spec out.
@@rivinOX does it handle audio properly when using Plex? There's a KZheadr that fits a lot of Plex stuff and is familiar with Apple TV and he stated it does not handle formats properly through Plex. As for streaming I don't don't know any service that offers lossless audio. Atmos doesn't need to be lossless. Then there's the whole VPN issue.
Finally someone who shows proper apps like BBC iPlayer or ITV not just american-only crap
Nadie habla del efecto judder de la Nvidia SHIELD....
U didnt mention in video that Nvidia Shield in netflix is still 1080p cause of old android os, not 4k like apple. When u compare for example native netflix app on tv vs nvidia shield u can see night and day difference even in the subtitles, on tv is all better. Nvidia remains king for plex thou.
Not sure which Nvidia Shield you are referring to , but I could stream in 4K no problem with my Nvidia shield 2017 and 2019 Shield using Netflix app.. 2019 Shield can do Dolby Vision and Atmos with Netflix app…
Yeah I stream 4k no problem
From what I understand the two main codec support differences is. N.Shield supports DTS audio, while A.TV supports HDR10+ video.
HDR looks so washed out on my Samsung TVs. 😞
BEFORE YOU BUY : - £ 18,99/m nvidia graphic - £ 60 controller - £ 50 keyboard and mouse - £ 10/m xbox pass - £ 10/m PS pass - £ ??? Other platforms Nvidia graphics don't support xbox pass or PS onley nvidia games Two player games doesn't work on xbox , each controller is as no one ( this problem is for few years already) IF YOU DONT BUY NVIDIA GRAPHIC FOR £18,99/M AND WISH TO PLAY GAME THEN YOU GOT TO WAIT SOMETIMES VERY LONG AND YOU GOT LIMITED PLAYING TIME , LIKE MY KIDS TRY TO PLAY ONE GAME FROM NVIDIA BECAUSE I DON'T PAY FOR NVIDIA GRAPHIC THEY HAVE POSITION 200 IN THE QUEUE TO PLAY THIS GAME
I have both Nvidia Shield Tv Pro and Apple Tv 4k(3rd generation)
Which is the best picture quality? Can we watch movies with connect pendrive?
@@kasyapkompella4012 Apple Tv 4k for best video .Yes,pendrive can only for Nvidia Shield Tv Pro.Apple Tv 4k can't.
@@kasyapkompella4012 Apple Tv 4k.Nvidia Shield Tv Pro can,Apple Tv 4k can't.
God bless you
The biggest selling point for nividia pro is its ai upscaling feature which you won't get with Apple tv, there's no support for vpn either unless you add one to your router, I have an apple tv and the nividia rarely if ever do I use my apple tv, I think I'm gonna sell it just got no use for it.
It's pronounced N- vidia not NA - vidia . Otherwise good video thank you! I have both and they are both good...can't go wrong with either. The Shield Pro does have a good AI upscaler for lower quality content that it sharpens and makes look better. Also the Apple 4k you can pair a controller to and play Apple arcade games on the big screen.
Thanks! I will get it right next time 😉
Who cares weirdo?
@@888YouCantHandle Aparently I do or I would not have bothered to comment 🙂.
Please say “n” vidia. Unless i am just super wrong some how.
You are right.... My bad 👎😅
Yes, it is Enn Vidia not Nuh Vidia. I see financial commentators on TV make this mistake all the time.
I appreciate the effort of making this video. I have a (friendly) note that I believe would improve your brand, with examples from this video: If you place higher priority on precision, it will improve viewers' impression (increasing viewer retention), and avoid inadvertently discrediting yourself (increasing viewer retention). Re: discrediting 1:24 You were talking about the Pro (presumably the 2022, given that's what viewers would find if they went to a store), but displayed an image of the *2017* Pro - leading viewers to think that a game controller is part of the package. In short: this small visual error risks discrediting yourself in the eyes of tech-novice viewers (when they buy the Shield Pro, don't get a game controller, and feel that _you_ misled them), and also in the mind of tech-savvy viewers (who might spot the error and no longer trust your information regarding a product they're less familiar with because are likely also inaccurate. Re: Impression You had 2 significant linguistic gaffs. While this might seem benign, it risks lowering viewers' opinions about you (they might easily think "well, if he's totally mistaken about what this word means, what else is he mistaken about?" Or "he's using bigger words to try to make a particular impression, but using the wrong words" _which gives the _*_opposite_*_ impression_ ). Examples: 2:19 you said "...a little *_garnish."_* You meant "garish." Totally different meanings. 1:57 you said that the angles are "for *_posterity."_* I don't know what word you wanted (maybe "aesthetics"?) but I know "posterity" isn't it. For reference, here's the definition of posterity: • succeeding or future generations collectively; ie: _"Judgment of this age must be left to posterity."_ • All descendants of one person; ie: _"His fortune was gradually dissipated by his posterity."_ I hope this 👆🏾 helps!
nvidia selling gpus at scalper priceing like the 4080 12 gig thats changed name to a 4070 ti that is only 196bit bus which is what the 60 series gpus have been for the last 8-10 years then 800 to 1000 uk pounds is a complete rip off. i mention this to inform people vdont invest in nvidia gameing.
The Apple TV is faster and more powerful. But you cannot use all that power because you are restricted to the Apple ecosystem no third-party apps or APk’s and no kodi. Can you imagine running?Kodi on Apple TV, how smooth it would run right now the Nvidia shield is the best streaming device for cord cutters in my believe it’s much more versatile
Infuse is superior on Apple TV.
Great review. But please learn to pronounce Nvidia properly. It’s En-vid-ee-uh.
No thanks i'll stay with Android TV because you can download any APK you want like modded apps you can't do that on Apple they lock down their devices so you can't
I feel better on my xbox series s for just 150$
AI created video, no information, just a voice reading stats
NVIDIA Shield is still the king for media stream and gaming box. Anything you throw on Nvidia it will play it with no buffering. Even 15gb or 20gb movies it will not hang using Plex or Kodi.
It chokes on Disney+ in Dolby Vision...and perhaps others
The Shield is shaped like it is for posterity? Seems you don’t know what posterity means. Why use words you do t know the definition of? Weird.
One flaw of the Shield Pro is the lack of an auto match frame rate which can cause judder on video playback.
...garnish?
I've been using the Nvidia Shield Pro for a couple years now, and I finally gave up on it. Too many crashes/freezes, but the real issue that killed it for me was the never-ending audio sync issues. It appears that some streaming video formats just don't agree with the Shield. It wasn't an app or service specific issue. Watching Rings of Power on Amazon Prime Video, no sync issues. Watching Pride and Prejudice on the exact same streaming service, suddenly it looks like I'm watching a bad dub of a foreign film as people's mouths keep moving after they stopped talking. It had me messing with settings on my TV, on my AV receiver, on the Shield itself. Then I went out and bought the new Apple TV 4K 2022, and suddenly the audio sync issues have vanished. Any streaming service, any content, audio is synced perfectly. So now the Shield is relegated to Plex server duty.
Dude, please add chapters for those of us who want to cut to the chase.
Apple TV sucks big time can’t do anything with it can’t load any third party apps best place for it is in the bin
Misleading
🎉 Nvidia Shield let's you do more. Face the facks 🎉
Apple TV is better
Nvidia is just a mess
Nvidia plays Netflix at 1080p lol... my 5 year Qled plays Netflix at 4k. Image difference is night and day.
This review is stupid. It does not include the most important things: playback quality comparison, motion smoothing, motion interpolation, bitrate of playback from Netflix, upscaling, ability to playback from HDD missing on Apple, passthrough of dolby atmos or DTS, HDR10 capability... and many things. So basically this stulid review is just a presentation of the specs which you can just read anywhere.
Apple cant do what the Nvidia does. Nvidia plays Xbox games, Nvidia stream, Amazon luna games, Stadia games, Emulators, free movies and ALOT MORE. APPLE IS RIPOFF
Who else is annoyed with the pronunciation of “navidia”
Go over the comments, you are not alone 😄
This is probably the worst video I watched today. Completely wasting time
Who taught this person to speak? Nuh-vidia? "The intensity of which can be tweaked if you find it a little garnish." Garnish? Don't you mean garish?
I got a 2021 Apple TV 4k literally for free. My first thought was "wish it was an NVIDIA Shield"
I’m just curious on how you didn’t know how to pronounce N--Vidia! Oh well.
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It is odd since it's never been pronounced like that. There's no ad or audio pronouncing it that way. My guess is they have no experience with Nvidia and just guessed based on spelling.