It seems that Amazon accidentally leaked the new NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro on Thursday. The leak was swiftly removed after the error was discovered. 

Interestingly, Newegg also leaked the new NVIDIA SHIELD Stick that very same day. It appears that both companies prematurely revealed the new devices. That listing was also taken down.

If the rumors are true, it seems we’ll be able to buy the new NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro as early as October 28th, 2019.

 

This new model has some significant changes. The processing power, the remote control, and Dolby Vision support have all been updated.

The design is largely the same as the previous generation. You will find 2 USB ports, Ethernet, and an HDMI port.

The new NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro has some internal upgrades as well. It’s equipped with an updated Tegra X1+ processor and 3GB of RAM. NVIDIA says that this new processor is about 25% faster than the current model.

The internal storage remains the same at 16GB. However, you can always expand it with an external drive through the USB ports.

The look of the remote control has been completely revamped. It now features motion-activated, backlit buttons for things like volume, power, and play/pause. Plus, there’s a really cool feature – a “lost remote locator” to help you track it down. A Netflix button is conveniently placed at the bottom for quick access. Instead of a coin battery, the new remote will be powered by standard batteries.

They’ve finally added Dolby Vision support. It’s worth noting that a software update might have brought this to the previous device, too. It will be interesting to see if older devices will get Dolby Vision support when the NVIDIA SHIELD Pro TV is launched.

The current price appears to be $199. That’s $20 more than the older model.

NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro is the ultimate streaming media player for the modern living room – packed with features to make even the most demanding users proud. Level up to SHIELD TV Pro for more storage space, two USB 3.0 ports for expandability (storage expansion, usb cameras, usb keyboards and controllers, TV tuners, and more), Plex Media Server, SmartThings hub-ready (just add a SmartThings Link), AAA Android gaming, Twitch broadcasting, and 3GB RAM. SHIELD’s versatility and speed set it apart. It’s a streamer, game console, DVR, media server, and smart home hub with voice assistants. Enjoy a cinematic experience with the highest quality 4K HDR entertainment, thousands of apps, thousands of games, and the Google Assistant built in. SHIELD TV is a high performance streaming media player, now up to 25% faster with the new Tegra X1+ processor. Enjoy Netflix, Prime Video, and Vudu in stunning 4K with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital Plus surround sound. Upscale HD video to 4K in real-time using the power of AI and the Tegra X1+ processor. Cut the cord with apps like YouTube TV, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and PlayStation Vue. Cast your favorite apps to your TV with Chromecast 4K built-in. Use the built in Google Assistant to see results on your TV, control playback on your favorite shows, share your photos, see your Nest cam, display your calendar, check the traffic, play the latest songs, dim the lights, and so much more, all with your voice. Control SHIELD hands-free with Alexa and Amazon Echo or with Google Home. The all-new SHIELD remote is more advanced than ever with motion-activated backlit buttons, voice control, Bluetooth control, an IR blaster to control your TV, buttons for power, volume, fast-forward, rewind, play/pause, plus a user-customizable button. Plus, never lose your remote with a built-in remote locator. Connect a game controller (sold separately) for access to AAA gaming with GeForce NOW, NVIDIA’s engineering breakthrough in cloud gaming. Instantly transform your SHIELD TV into a GeForce-powered PC gaming rig. With hundreds of supported titles and features like cloud saves and cross-play on laptops and desktops, you can pick up a game from wherever you left off. Level up to SHIELD TV and never look back.

We’ll be ordering this device as soon as it’s out. And, we will post a comprehensive review right here on this page.

Will you be getting the NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro? If you already have an NVIDIA SHIELD, do you think the updates are enough to justify upgrading?

Gamers might really enjoy the boost in performance. But if you only use it for streaming, it might be a bit too much. Also, in my view, the $199 price tag is a bit steep.