Experts prefer Amazon Fire TV Stick over Nvidia Shield TV Pro
On 16 Jan 2025 (1 month ago) we went through 76 Streaming Player expert endorsements .
Currently, Amazon Fire TV Stick received 2 endorsements from Reviewed (25 Jul 2023) and PCMag (26 Nov 2024). Meanwhile, Nvidia Shield TV Pro did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Streaming Player | CNET ![]() | Digital Trends
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10 | - | Check price | ![]() The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content, impressive picture and sound quality, easy setup, and convenient remote control features, making it a reliable option for seamless streaming and some casual gaming. | - | - | - | 6 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $196 | ![]() | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 25 Jul 2023
Reviewed ranked Amazon Fire TV Stick as #6
Rank Streaming Player ... ... #6 out of 7 Amazon Fire TV Stick ... ... Source: www.reviewed.com - On 26 Nov 2024
PCMag ranked Amazon Fire TV Stick as #1
Rank Streaming Player Comment #1 out of 7 Amazon Fire TV Stick Best for Alexa Users / Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com
Rank | Change | Price | Streaming Player | CNET ![]() | Digital Trends ![]() | Business Insider ![]() | Reviewed ![]() | The Verge | PCMag ![]() | IGN ![]() | Tom's Guide ![]() | TechRadar ![]() | WIRED ![]() |
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1 | - | Check price | ![]() 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 | - | $39 | ![]() 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 | ![]() 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 | ![]() 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 [13]
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 5
Highest score by Gadget Review | 98 |
Average score based on 13 reviews | 87 |
Lowest score by Engadget | 79 |
Score distribution:
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0-20 |
- Affordable price tag of $39.
- Improved software experience with a new onscreen keyboard and a section to browse only free videos through Amazon Prime.
- Crammed with decent hardware, including a dual-core CPU and VideoCore4 GPU, capable of powering basic games.
- Access to a wide range of video services and apps, with new ones constantly being added.
- Lack of built-in microphone for voice search, requiring the use of a separate app or purchasing a separate remote.
- Placement of the micro-USB power port on the side, which may require rearranging HDMI cables.
- Software still not as responsive as competitors like the Roku Streaming Stick.
- Glaring omission of HBO Go, although it is expected to be added in the future.
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:
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- Powerful Tegra X1+ processor provides a 25% performance boost compared to previous models.
- Compact and sleek design with multiple ports for connectivity options.
- Access to popular streaming services, media server apps, and Android TV games.
- Supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for enhanced video and audio playback.
- AI image upscaler improves the quality of lower-resolution content.
- Offers GeForce Now and GameStream services for streaming PC games.
- Limited storage options with only 16GB of storage.
- Lack of a bundled controller may be a drawback for gamers.
- Cinematic experience - Watch in vibrant 4K Ultra HD with support for Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+.
- Home theater audio with Dolby Atmos - Feel scenes come to life with support for immersive Dolby Atmos audio on select titles with compatible home audio systems.
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- 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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- Netflix
- Hulu
- YouTube
- Amazon Prime or Instant Video
- Netflix
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Amazon Prime or Instant Video
- Microphone
- Bluetooth Connection
- Microphone
- App Specific Buttons (Netflix, YouTube, etc.)
- Bluetooth Connection
- Wired/Ethernet
- Bluetooth
- Wireless/Wi-Fi
- Wired/Ethernet
- Bluetooth
- Wireless/Wi-Fi
- HDMI
- USB
- HDMI
- USB
- Includes Alexa Voice Remote
- Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
- Package include Shield Controller and Remote
- 40 W power adapter
- Alexa Voice Remote
- USB cable
- Power adapter
- 2 AAA batteries