Neither Nvidia Shield TV Pro nor Mi Box were recommended by experts this month
On 3 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 73 Streaming Player expert endorsements , however neither Nvidia Shield TV Pro nor Mi Box 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.
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 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. | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $200 | Nvidia Shield TV Pro The Nvidia Shield TV Pro is a highly recommended media streaming device that offers a comprehensive range of streaming services, exceptional picture and sound quality, user-friendly setup, and impressive gaming capabilities. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $75 | Mi Box | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like Nvidia Shield TV Pro somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Mi Box
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Nvidia Shield TV Pro, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Mi Box.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling streaming player receives a consumer score of 8.5 (great). Both Nvidia Shield TV Pro and Mi Box receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Nvidia Shield TV Pro |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Mi Box | |
Median best-selling Streaming Player |
Nvidia Shield TV Pro is more popular than Mi Box
It's fairly safe to say that Nvidia Shield TV Pro is a more popular streaming player than Mi Box, based on its 6,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Nvidia Shield TV Pro and Mi Box | |||||
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Apple TV 4K | $200 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| 10 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Roku Express+ | $174 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | ||
Nvidia Shield | $149 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 6 expert recommendations | ||
TiVo Mini | $160 | No expert recommendations |
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 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. | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1
| 4 | 1 |
2 | - | $46 | 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. | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 9 | - | - |
3 | - | $50 | Chromecast with Google TV 4K The Chromecast with Google TV 4K is a versatile streaming device that offers a wide range of content options, impressive picture and sound quality, and convenient features, making it a reliable and user-friendly choice for home entertainment. | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | - | - | 2 | - |
4 | - | $92 | Roku Ultra 2022
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 | 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:
80-100 | |
60-80 | |
40-60 | |
20-40 | |
0-20 |
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- Netflix
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Amazon Prime or Instant Video
- Microphone
- App Specific Buttons (Netflix, YouTube, etc.)
- Bluetooth Connection
- Wired/Ethernet
- Bluetooth
- Wireless/Wi-Fi
- HDMI
- USB
- Package include Shield Controller and Remote
- 40 W power adapter
- Supported Audio Format: WAV, WMA, MP3, OGG
- Supported Picture Format: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
- Supported Resolution: 4K
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 $125 more expensive than an average streaming player ($74.99).
Mi Box is a popular option in the middle of the streaming players price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling streaming players and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus or Roku Premiere plus .
Mi Box price is roughly the same as the price of an average streaming player ($74.99).