Nvidia could launch new Shield TV with support for Samsung's HDR10+ format

Nvidia’s Shield TV, originally launched ten years ago, continues to remain the most powerful Android TV streaming box. While it has received minor upgrades over the years, it still lacks some modern features, including support for Samsung’s HDR10+ format. Nvidia has now revealed that it is considering a newer model with updated capabilities.

In a detailed interview with Ars Technica, Nvidia’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, Andrew Bell, said the company is exploring new hardware for the Shield TV lineup. According to Bell, a future version would prioritize support for modern video codecs such as AV1, along with additional HDR formats, including newer Dolby Vision profiles and Samsung’s HDR10+ for local media playback.

Bell also shared lesser-known details about the Shield TV’s long-term support. He noted that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had committed to providing effectively lifetime software support for the streaming device. Nvidia currently has no plans to discontinue support for existing Shield TV models.

Even a decade after its release, the Shield TV remains one of the most powerful Android TV streaming devices available. Its Tegra processor features four high-performance Cortex-A57 CPU cores and a comparatively strong GPU, allowing it to outperform most other Android TV devices in its class.

When a new Shiled TV hits the market, it would be an excellent media streaming device to pair with for your Samsung TV. Hopefully, it also brings support for Samsung's newer HDR format, HDR10+ Advanced, which competes with Dolby Vision 2.