Neither Nvidia Shield TV Pro nor Roku 4 were recommended by experts this month
On 3 Apr 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 73 Streaming Player expert endorsements , however neither Nvidia Shield TV Pro nor Roku 4 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Streaming Player received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Apple TV 4K or other critically acclaimed TV Boxes and Sticks of this month.
For reference, Apple TV 4K received 10 endorsements this month, from Tom's Guide (2 Mar 2024), IGN (1 Mar 2024) PCMag (6 Oct 2023) and 7 others.
Curious to see this month's entire TV Boxes and Sticks ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Streaming Player | Tom's Guide | IGN | PCMag | The Verge | Reviewed | Business Insider | TechHive | TechRadar | WIRED | Digital Trends |
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1 | - | $200 | Apple TV 4K | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
2 | - | $47 | Roku Streaming Stick 4K | 1 | 7
| 7 | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 9 | - | - |
3 | - | $48 | Chromecast with Google TV 4K | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | - | - | 2 | - |
4 | - | $90 | Roku Ultra 2022 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 5 | - |
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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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60-80 | |
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0-20 |
- 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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- Perfect for HD and 4K Ultra HD TVs, features fast quad core processor and 802.11AC dual band wireless
- 4k ultra HD with 4 times the resolution of 1080p HD, delivers crisp detail and brilliant, life like images
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- Netflix
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Amazon Prime or Instant Video
- Netflix
- Hulu
- Sling TV
- YouTube
- Microphone
- App Specific Buttons (Netflix, YouTube, etc.)
- Bluetooth Connection
- Microphone
- Headphone Jack
- App Specific Buttons (Netflix, YouTube, etc.)
- Wired/Ethernet
- Bluetooth
- Wireless/Wi-Fi
- Wired/Ethernet
- Wireless/Wi-Fi
- HDMI
- USB
- HDMI
- Digital Optical Audio
- USB
- microSD
- Package include Shield Controller and Remote
- 40 W power adapter
- Smartphone remote controlled
- Voice search
- Internet radio playback
- Internet video playback
- Digital photo playback
- On-line Internet gaming
Nvidia Shield TV Pro is a popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling streaming players and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Apple TV 4K or Beelink GT King .
Nvidia Shield TV Pro was released in 2017. There are a few newer streaming players on the market. Show newer Streaming Players
Nvidia Shield TV Pro is $130 more expensive than an average streaming player ($69.99).
Roku 4 is a popular option in the middle of the streaming players price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling streaming players and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Chromecast with Google TV 4K or Roku Streaming Stick 4K .
Roku 4 was released in 2015. There are dozens of newer streaming players on the market. Show newer Streaming Players
Roku 4 is $21.99 cheaper than the average streaming player ($69.99).