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%)
2070 Reviews
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
Abstract: NVIDIA has been sticking to its guns when it comes to expanding its Shield line of devices, and while the naming can get confusing - Shield Portable, Shield Tablet, Shield, and so on - NVIDIA's latest Shield is a 4K-capable set-top box, that truly transfo...
Read more Australian video games industry worth nearly $3 billionNvidia's sleek black box is easily the best Android TV device on the market. At roughly the same price as the new Apple TV ($US199/$A276), the Shield offers a great deal of power for the mon...
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
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
For me as an Android faithful having an Android TV device is a no brainer, its a window into my Android ecosystem and extension of my Androidy nerdyness. And as a PC gamer choosing the Shield TV was an equally easy choice, but should my mother buy this? S...
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Published: 2015-07-27, Author: Jared , review by: macworld.com.au
Abstract: While a simple HDMI output is all you really need to enjoy streaming video and music (provided your display, sound bar, or A/V receiver also has HDMI), most boxes have at least another port or two to address specific needs. You'll find a chart comparing e...
Powerful components, Sleek design, Great game selection
More expensive than competitors, Android TV prioritizes Google Play
The Nvidia Shield is an awesome gaming system, but a mediocre set-top box. It's able to deliver stunning 4K content to your living room TV without breaking a sweat, but is ultimately limited by Android TV's lack of native apps and penchant for paid conten...
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Published: 2015-06-01, Author: Sean , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Brilliant design, Supports AAA games and remote play, Supports 4K content
Android TV needs to be smarter, Still needs more apps and live TV, File management is problematic
LikeBrilliant design.Supports AAA games and remote play.Supports 4K content.Don't LikeAndroid TV needs to be smarter.Still needs more apps and live TV.File management is problematic.Do you really need a media streamer? Do you want to spend an extra $US100...
We've never once had a problem with the previous Shield TV that can't be solved with a reboot. And even then, we could count on one hand how many times we've had to do that in four years.Thus far, the new model has proven to be sufficiently powerful, resp...
Published: 2019-12-08, Author: Jared , review by: talkandroid.com
Abstract: NVIDIA released a refreshed NVIDIA Shield TV alongside an NVIDIA Shield TV Pro with some marginal CPU upgrades and a handful of new features. These aren't drastic improvements, but the original NVIDIA Shield TV still holds up as one of the best streaming...
Published: 2019-12-07, Author: Andrew , review by: missingremote.com
Abstract: Finally got around to documenting my thoughts on the 2019 NVIDIA Shield TV. Includes thermal images & power consumption numbers for several use cases...
Speed is unrivaled by most streaming boxes, Possibilities abound with Plex Media Server, USB tuners, Kodi, and SmartThings Link, Capable voice search with Google Assistant
Headache-inducing remote control, No Dolby Vision or HDR10+ support, Android TV is still behind on TV guide features and app support
Nvidia's excessively powerful streaming box won't appeal to everyone, and that's okay...
