Nvidia will launch an upgraded Shield TV Pro box and a compact Nvidia Shield 'tube' later this month. Both devices will feature a 25% faster Tegra X1+ chip, Dolby Vision + Atmos, Android, and a new remote, according to 9to5Mac.

2019 Nvidia Shield
The two devices briefly appeared on Amazon and Newegg ahead of an October 28 launch. The listings revealed more or less complete details about the two 2019 Nvidia Shield TV devices.

Nvidia Shield TV Pro has a Tegra X1+ processor that is up to 25% faster than the X1 chip in the current boxes, according to the company. In addition to 4K and HDR10, it now supports Dolby Vision. It also supports Dolby Atmos. On-board storage is still limited to just 16GB but that can be expanded via one of the two USB 3.0 ports.



A new less expensive Nvidia Shield TV has a tube form factor measuring 16.5 cm in length. It has many of the same features, including the Tegra X1+ and Dolby Vision, but less storage (8GB) and no USB ports. Instead it comes with a microSD card slot for storage expansion.

The company has created a new remote control with motion-activated backlit buttons and an IR blaster for controlling the TV screen. There are additional buttons for volume, power, and Netflix. The new remote uses standard batteries and also has an integrated microphone for Google Assistant.

The company says that Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Vudu will be supported in 4K Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and DD+. In Europe, Amazon Video has settled on HDR10+ rather than Dolby Vision.



Android gaming
Like its predecessors, both new players run Google's Android TV operating system - presumably version 9. This includes access to streaming apps and games via the Google Play store as well as built-in Chromecast. The original Nvidia Shield TV was launched in 2015 and the company has provided continuous Android updates. We expect that to continue.

Android gaming on the TV has not exactly taken off, partly because most other Android TV devices, including very expensive high-end TVs, come equipped with weak hardware. The modest 25% improvement in chip performance - suggesting that it will not be significantly more powerful than the two year old Apple TV 4K - is a telltale sign that Nvidia has little faith in Android gaming taking off anytime soon. One of the world's leading chip manufacturers could obviously have developed a far more capable chip, if it wanted to.



Instead the company is highlighting Geforce Now, its cloud gaming service. Rumors suggest that Nvidia Shield will also be one of the first TV devices to support Google's cloud streaming service Stadia.

The standard Nvidia Shield (tube) was listed for $199 CAD or about $150 USD while the upgraded Nvidia Shield Pro was listed for $200, make it more expensive than the current hardware. Amazon said that it will start shipping on October 28.





2019 Nvidia Shield TV
2019 Nvidia Shield Pro
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
2019 Nvidia Shield
All-New Design
The new SHIELD TV is compact, stealth, and designed to disappear behind your entertainment center, right along with your cables. With Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band AC Wi-Fi, a built-in power supply, and a microSD card slot for storage expansion, it is powerful, feature-packed, and built for behind-the-scenes brilliance. The all-new remote is more advanced than ever with motion-activated, backlit buttons — including a user-customizable button. With voice control, Bluetooth, IR control for your TV, and a built-in lost remote locator, you have the most advanced remote yet.
 - Source: 9to5Google