4K files directly from my external 2TB HDD!?

by MrAnte06

Hey!

I’m looking to buy an Nvidia Shield TV Pro!

But before that, I wonder if the nvidia shield will handle 4k files well if I play them directly from my 2TB external HDD on a media player like the vlc app, on the nvidia shield. So I DONT mean playing the movie files over a network, I mean connecting my HDD directly into the usb port on the Nvidia shield and then play it on a media player app installed on the Nvidia shield!

If it can handle 4k files well, then I also wonder how large files it can handle, is there a limit?? I mean, can it handle a 60 gb 4k file with ease directly from my HDD?

Please someone tell me this, because I really want to know before I maybe buy it!

elister

Using Kodi, no problems playing back 60gb 4K/MKV files. I think even slower media players like the Xiaomi Mi Box S will handle 60gb 4K files, it just takes a few seconds longer to load them up. So a 1st Gen nVidia Shield (yet alone the current 3rd gen your looking to buy) isnt going to have a problem with this.

weredev

Can it handle 4k video? With ease! I have watched several on mine with no problem.

Can it handle a 2TB drive via USB? Yes, but you'll want to make sure it's formatted with an Android compatible file system. See here .

Can it handle large (60gb) files? That kinda depends as it's all about transfer speed. USB 3 supports 5gbps which means it should be plenty fast as it would take 96 seconds to transfer 60GB under optimal conditions. But it will also depend on the capabilities of the external drive you're using. The longer the video the less transfer speed is needed in order to watch it smoothly so unless that 60GB file is a 5 minute video you should be fine.

su5577

I have shield pro - I have to play files in 4K or uhd through either VLC or kodi. -if lags, then you reduce audio formatting

formidible

You could set up a server like Plex or Emby on your PC pointing it at your external drive, then add the app to your TV or Firestick and stream directly over WiFi. Emby works great for me. No box required.