Nvidia is yet to announce a successor to the Shield TV STB, but a leak on Amazon reveals the "Nvidia Shield TV Pro," a supposed update promising improvements thanks to an update to a Tegra X1+ processor.
As spotted by 9to5Google, the soon deleted Amazon listing featured a device identical to the 2017 Shield TV refresh. It not only features the chassis with the green accent light, it also has the same x2 USB, ethernet and HDMI ports. However the upgrade to a Tegra X1+ processor promises a 25% performance boost, together with 3GB RAM and 16GB of storage (expandable by adding a storage device to the USB ports). The processor update also allows Dolby Vision support, with both Dolby Vision HDR for the visuals and immersive audio via Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital Plus.
Like the previous STB, the Shield TV Pro will be usable as a Plex Media Server, SmartThings hub and 4K Chromecast device, all with voice control via either Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. It runs on Android TV, meaning it can handle numerous apps and games including the Nvidia GeForce Now game streaming service.
The remote also appears to get some love. While the first Shield TV has a small, easily-lost remote, the Shield TV Pro has a larger remote with a triangular design. It has physical controls for volume, power and play/pause, together with dedicated buttons for launching Netflix and using the microphone for voice control. It uses standard batteries, as opposed to the coin batteries.
The Amazon listing said the Nvidia Shield TV Pro will launch on 28 October 2019.
Go Nvidia Shield TV "Pro" Pops up at Amazon w/ Dolby Vision, New Remote (9to5Google)
