

Whether that's worth an additional $50 is up to you, but if you're interested in running some of the Nvidia-exclusive Android-optimized console games, the Pro is your only option. Whereas the regular Shield TV contains 8 GB storage and 2 GB RAM, the Pro offers 16 GB storage and 3 GB RAM. However, as its name suggests, the Shield TV Pro is a much more powerful device. They're also both good at running video games, whether on their own hard drives or through the surprisingly robust GeForce Now game-streaming service. First, both devices contain a Tegra X1+ processor, meaning that they can both take advantage of the Shield TV's ambitious AI upscaling protocol. One fairly major difference between the two gadgets is how much power they offer under the hood. Because the Shield TV Pro accepts USB drives, it also has more smart-home options than the standard Shield TV, but we'll get to that a little later.
