Best external drives for NVIDIA Shield TV Pro 2021

Thumb drives usually have a limited capacity because of their size. The PNY Pro Elite is not limited in its storage capacity. The thumb drive can store up to 1TB of video content, while the 512GB version can hold almost 30 hours worth of 4K UHD video. The Pro Elite will not disappoint when you add more videos to your Shield TV Pro.
The Samsung FIT Plus has USB 3.1 speeds but it is compatible with the Shield TV Pro 2019 and its USB 3.0 ports. It will provide fast transfer speeds, and an easy-to-use design that you can just plug it in and forget it. The thumb drive is water- and shockproof in case your Shield TV Pro gets lost.

Although the PNY Turbo Attach 4, may not appear very flashy on the outside, you will get USB 3.0 to speed up your transfer speeds. PNY also offers this thumb drive in smaller sizes starting at 32GB if 256GB seems too large. It is also compatible with USB 2.0 devices, so you can transfer items from an older computer to the Shield.

The Samsung BAR flash drive, made of metal and equipped with a key ring, is made by Samsung. These compact flash drives are ideal for carrying your Shield or any other portable device. Below is the 256GB model. However, you can also purchase the same flash drive with 32GB or 64GB.

This ultra-slim flash drive by SanDisk is the best choice if you want to organize your home entertainment system. You can choose from a variety of storage sizes, but the 128GB is the best option to maximize your value.

The WD Black P10 was made for gamers, but you can also use it for any other purpose. The P10 can store up to 5TB, so you can store everything, including movies, games, and more.

The Samsung T5 is more than a portable SSD. It's ideal for those who are constantly on the move and need to store large amounts of data. The T5's USB 3.0 compatibility makes it an ideal choice for anyone who needs an external hard drive that can be paired with the Shield TV Pro. This external SSD is compact and easy to conceal.

Toshiba's Canvio Basics hard drives offer a plug-and play experience and varying storage capacities. It is compatible with the Shield TV Pro 2019 (2019) via USB 3.0 and comes with a limited one-year warranty from Toshiba.

The Crucial X6 portable SSD can store up to 4TB and offers super fast read/write speeds due to the USB 3.2. The X6 is small and lightweight, which makes it a great choice if you plan to take your movies along. Or you can leave it plugged in to the Shield TV Pro and store it away.

The Western Digital My Passport Ultra external drive, which has 4TB storage, is among the most popular on the market. This is a great deal considering the price.

NVIDIA recommends the SanDisk Extreme Pro flash drive with the NVIDIA shield. This solid-state drive will provide you with "extreme" read/write speeds which are ideal for streaming media. If you need to expand, the 128GB model is our recommendation. However, a larger 256GB model can also be purchased.

Are you looking for the best value? Seagate Portable drives are the best choice. This drive is compatible with USB 3.0 and can be easily paired to your Shield TV. It also offers a better gigabyte value per dollar than any of the other options.

NVIDIA Shield TV Pro may be the best Android TV box money can buy, but it's still worth getting one of the best external drives to support the Shield TV Pro. The internal storage space is limited to 16GB, but it comes with the powerful Tegra X1+ chipet and 3GB RAM. You can easily increase your storage by using the NVIDIA Shield television's USB ports. These are our top picks for external drives for the NVIDIA Shield Pro.

These drives are great for transferring content from your PC to your living room TV or replacing the Shield's 16GB hard disk. If you want to maximize your internal storage, the Seagate Portable External Hard Drive 5TB is a good choice. It is a steal at as little as $5 for 5TB storage.

If you mount and use a USB flash drive to store your NVIDIA Shield data, it will format it and wipe it clean. You will then need to reformat the drive again to use it with another device. NVIDIA recommends that you choose the "removable storage option" if the drive is being used for transferring media content or viewing it. NVIDIA has only recommended the SanDisk Extreme Pro USB3.2 Solid State Flash Drive as an external storage option.

Once you have found the best external drives to fit the Shield TV Pro's needs, you can go out and buy the best Shield TV gaming controller so that you have the ultimate home theatre and gaming system.