Testseek.com have collected 331 expert reviews of the NVIDIA Shield TV and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for NVIDIA Shield TV .
January 2017
(84%)
331 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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(91%)
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Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
A premium spec and finish Android TV Set top box
Inclusion of additional gamer focused content and features
4K video out of the box
Easy to use UI with access to a vast (paid) media library
GeForce NOW opens up the ecosystem to so many games
Stylish
Fast and responsive hardware
4K HDR streaming
Brilliant design
Supports AAA games and remote play
Supports 4K content
Powerful components
Sleek design
Great game selection
Stellar performance
Great aesthetics and design
Slim enough to fit anywhere
Great peripherals
Strong lineup of streaming services
Better video and audio upscale than msot TVs
Adds Google/Android TV 11 to any TV
Upgradeable OS and Firmware
Nvidia GameStream supports up to 4K@50/60fps from a suitable PC
Huge user base community support
Small and sleek design
Easy-to-use interface
Versatile streaming all kinds of content
Impressive gaming device
The editors didn't like
Price
If the gaming features are not for you
Limited app catalog on Android TV at this stage
Bandwidth limitations can significantly affect the experience
No free-to-air TV built into the box
Asus/Android controllers don't work with most Nvidia games
No power off button (I blame YouTube autoplay for this con)
Android TV needs to be smarter
Still needs more apps and live TV
File management is problematic
More expensive than competitors
Android TV prioritizes Google Play
Deep search functionality is uneven
Gaming features depend on internet
Problematic wireless performance
Some features flat out don't work
Your mileage may vary
32-bit Android is slower – the Pro runs at 64-bit
GeForce Now really depends on NBN ping times and latency
Can be slow changing between Apps
For more experienced users capable of getting the most out of it
Better video and audio upscale than msot TVs, Adds Google/Android TV 11 to any TV, Upgradeable OS and Firmware, Nvidia GameStream supports up to 4K@50/60fps from a suitable PC, Huge user base community support
32-bit Android is slower – the Pro runs at 64-bit, GeForce Now really depends on NBN ping times and latency, Can be slow changing between Apps, For more experienced users capable of getting the most out of it
Published: 2019-01-16, Author: James , review by: impulsegamer.com
The NVIDIA SHIELD TV gives users a very component streaming device for movies, TV shows, music and gaming. The incorporation of Google Assistant also takes the device to a new level and more importantly, it's a well-built device with a easy to use interfa...
Published: 2018-08-10, Author: Scott , review by: ausdroid.net
GeForce NOW opens up the ecosystem to so many games, Stylish, fast and responsive hardware, 4K HDR streaming
No free-to-air TV built into the box, Asus/Android controllers don't work with most Nvidia games, No power off button (I blame YouTube autoplay for this con)
If you like to play games and want to simplify your streaming TV viewing then the Shield TV is for you. No ifs or buts about it. The sheer number of games possible to play is just amazing — you name it, it is there. Not only are there a lot of games possi...
Abstract: If you're an Android fan who's keen to give your television a smart overhaul then Nvidia's Shield TV (2017 edition) is hard to beat.It handles the full gamut of streaming services in Ultra HD – Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies & TV, YouTu...
Published: 2018-07-27, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Small and sleek design, Easy-to-use interface, Versatile streaming all kinds of content, Impressive gaming device
Controller sensitivity an issue
The NVIDIA Shield has numerous strengths and has enough features to suit all types of customers. If you're looking for a streaming device that will also allow you to stretch your legs in the gaming world then the NVIDIA Shield is the device for you.Relate...
Abstract: The Nvidia Shield TV, a $200 Android-based streaming box with excessive processing power, appeals to a scattershot of audiences. It's the ideal streamer for PC gamers who also want to play those games in their living room, for media hoarders who want to b...
Published: 2017-01-18, Author: Rob , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: The original Nvidia Shield looked cool and had some neat ideas behind it, but its cost and use of the neglected Android TV operating system left the set-top box/console fusion feeling more like Frankenstein than legitimate answer to either Roku, PS4 or Xb...
Abstract: There are a lot of media players and set-top boxes available on the market today ranging from a few dollars to around the $100 mark, however when the Nvidia Shield TV is announced from Nvidia with a price tag of $200 it gets people to sit up take notice.T...
