Is AI enhanced streaming hardware still worth buying in a smart TV world?

[Ronan_34]

Smart TVs keep improving, but dedicated streaming boxes still have a place when the built in apps become slow or unsupported. Devices like NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro Streaming Media Player are interesting because they add AI upscaling, better app performance and more flexibility than many televisions offer. The question is whether that is worth paying extra for when most people already have apps built into the screen

[Jeffy]

Smart TV apps age badly. A good external box keeps the TV useful for longer

[NightCrawler33]

The Shield is overkill for casual Netflix users, but great for people who want control

[Mia_59]

AI upscaling is nice, but app speed and reliability matter more to me

[GlassKnight]

I hate that expensive TVs still ship with slow software. External boxes should not be necessary, but they are