Experts prefer Amazon Fire TV Cube over Nvidia Shield TV Pro
On 16 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 76 Streaming Player expert endorsements .
Currently, Amazon Fire TV Cube received 4 endorsements from PCMag (26 Nov 2024), IGN (2 Jan 2025) Tom's Guide (5 Dec 2024) and 1 other. Meanwhile, Nvidia Shield TV Pro did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Streaming Player | CNET  | Digital Trends  | Business Insider  | Reviewed  | The Verge  | PCMag  | IGN  | Tom's Guide  | TechRadar  | WIRED  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | - | $110 |  Amazon Fire TV Cube The Amazon Fire TV Cube is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content, excellent picture and sound quality, and the ability to control TV and smart home devices, making it a convenient option for users. | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 9 | 11 | 6 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $199 |  Nvidia Shield TV Pro | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 26 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Amazon Fire TV Cube as #3
Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 Amazon Fire TV Cube Best for Hands-Free Alexa Voice Control / Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 2 Jan 2025 IGN ranked Amazon Fire TV Cube as #9
Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 9 Amazon Fire TV Cube Most Powerful Streaming DeviceSource: www.ign.com - On 5 Dec 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Amazon Fire TV Cube as #11
Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 13 Amazon Fire TV Cube Best Voice Control in A Streaming Device... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 7 Oct 2022 TechRadar ranked Amazon Fire TV Cube as #6
Rank Streaming Player Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Amazon Fire TV Cube The top streaming option if you love Amazon Alexa... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com
As can be seen below, Amazon Fire TV Cube is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Nvidia Shield TV Pro is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Streaming Player | CNET | Digital Trends | Business Insider | Reviewed | The Verge | PCMag | IGN | Tom's Guide | TechRadar | WIRED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $247 |  Apple TV 4K The Apple TV 4K (2022) has received positive reviews for its content availability, picture and sound quality, setup, and gaming capabilities, making it a versatile streaming device suitable for users who want a comprehensive range of streaming services, impressive picture and sound quality, easy setup, and seamless integration with other Apple devices. | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | - | $38 |  Roku Streaming Stick 4K The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content, high-quality picture and sound, easy setup, and the option for casual gaming experiences. | 2 | 2 | - | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $73 |  Roku Ultra The Roku Ultra 2022 is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content, excellent picture and sound quality, easy setup, and some gaming capabilities, making it suitable for various streaming preferences. | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | 4 |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content options, 4K resolution, HDR and Dolby Vision support, fast navigation, and gaming capabilities, making it a recommended choice for users seeking a user-friendly and high-quality streaming experience. | 4 | 4 | 4 | - | 4 | - | 2 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
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Expert reviews [41]
Total expert reviews: 41
- with a score: 32
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 41 reviews | 81 |
| Lowest score by TechHive | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [15]
Total expert reviews: 15
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by T3 | 100 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by Expert Reviews | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Fire TV Cube is the first hands-free streaming media player with Alexa. From across the room, just ask Alexa to turn on the TV, dim the lights, and play what you want to watch.
- With far-field voice recognition, eight microphones, and beamforming technology, Fire TV Cube hears you from any direction. Enjoy hands-free voice control of content—search, play, pause, fast forward, and more. Plus control the power and volume on your TV, soundbar, and A/V receiver as well as change live cable or satellite channels with just your voice.
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From Seller:
- The Best of the Best. The world’s most powerful Android TV streaming media player upgraded to Android TV version 11. Enhance HD video in real-time to 4K for clearer, crisper visuals using next-generation AI upscaling. 2x USB 3.0 ports for storage expansion, USB cameras, keyboards, controllers, and more. Plex Media Server built-in, 3 GB RAM, and 16 GB storage.Connectivity Technology : Bluetooth 5.0
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Video Quality
Video Quality & Speed The quality of picture you’ll receive from a media streamer can be assessed by two measurements: highest video resolution and the frame rate (in frames per second, or fps). You’ve likely seen video re ... Show more
4k
60 fps
4K Capable 4K or Ultra-HD is the latest (and highest) screen resolution for TV sets. If you have a 4K TV, you must have a 4K capable TV box or stick in order to stream at the maximum resolution. For reference, 4
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Total RAM Random Access Memory, or RAM, determines how much information a device can process simultaneously. You may have heard it in reference to computers or phones. But media streamers have RAM, too, and usu ... Show more
16
3 GB
Storage Space Measured in GB or TB, storage capacity on a media streamer limits the number of apps, movies, shows and games you can download on your device. More storage comes at a premium price, but may be worth i ... Show more
16 GB
16 GB
Web Content
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Major Apps Available
Does the device have some of the most popular apps/channels?
- Netflix
- Hulu
- YouTube
- Amazon Prime or Instant Video
- Others
Showtime, NBC, HBO
- Netflix
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Amazon Prime or Instant Video
NVIDIA Games, Google Play Movies & TV, Google Play Music, VUDU, PLEX, Photos and Videos
Downloadable Content Some media devices offer the opportunity to download content (rather than stream it) for a quicker experience uninterrupted by buffering. An example of this is Apple TV, which allows users to download ... Show more
Web Browser Some media streamers will come with a web browser that allows you to search the internet on your TV, in addition to the myriad of apps available for download. While an interesting feature, the experie ... Show more
Live TV
Live Broadcasts A TV box or stick that connect to broadcast is key for those who want to watch live TV. Oftentimes, you can pay for a subscription to a TV network’s app (HBO, Starz, CBS, etc.), but this can add up fi ... Show more
Record/Catch-Up TV If the TV box can connect to broadcast TV, you may be able to record live programs and replay past programs within a certain time period. This means no more missing your favorite shows! Set the box to ... Show more
Pause/Rewind Live TV While watching live TV, you may want to pause the program or rewind a part you missed. Some media streamers are limited in how far you can rewind, such as 30 minutes. Also, if you pause the program fo ... Show more
Controls
Remote Capabilities If the TV box or stick comes with a remote, it may also double as a microphone or contain a headphone jack for private listening. Microphones are useful in remotes because they allow you to use your v ... Show more
- App Specific Buttons (Netflix, YouTube, etc.)
- Web Browser
- Microphone
- App Specific Buttons (Netflix, YouTube, etc.)
- Bluetooth Connection
Voice Control A microphone—whether in the remote or on the box/stick—allows the user to control the TV using their voice. You can search for programs, change channels and apps, turn volume up or down, turn power on ... Show more
Smartphone/Tablet Control Some media streamers allow you to control your TV with your smartphone or tablet by downloading an app on your device. The Google Chromcast is one example of a media streamer that does not use a remot ... Show more
Gaming Controller Options If you plan to use your media streamer for gaming, you’ll need a controller. Some TV boxes and sticks use the remote as a controller, which is sufficient for basic games and kids play. You may also re ... Show more
Remote
Gaming Pad Included
Connections
Network Connection Type The different network connections available for media streamers includes Ethernet, wireless/Wi-FI, Bluetooth, satellite, aerial/cable, and AirPlay. Most all media streamers will have Wi-Fi. If you hav ... Show more
- Wired/Ethernet
- Bluetooth
- Wireless/Wi-Fi
- Wired/Ethernet
- Bluetooth
- Wireless/Wi-Fi
Device Connection Type The different outputs or device connections include HDMI, digital optical audio output, USB, SD or microSD. TV sticks will connect to your TV through HDMI, but won’t contain any outputs (except for po ... Show more
- HDMI
- USB
- microSD
- HDMI
- USB
Physical Features
Weight
1.1 oz
8.8 oz
Dimensions
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Other Info
Device Type Media streamers come in two types: TV sticks or TV boxes. Generally speaking, there are a few main differences between the two. The most obvious one is size. TV sticks are much more unobtrusive becaus ... Show more
TV Box
TV Cube
TV Box
Other Features
- TV and device control with all-new Alexa Voice Remote
- Listen to Fire TV with compatible Bluetooth headphones
- Package include Shield Controller and Remote
- 40 W power adapter
Accessories Included
- 2 AAA Batteries
- Power Adapter
- Remote Control
- Amazon IR Extender Cable
- Amazon Ethernet Adapter
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