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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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
Deep search functionality is uneven, Gaming features depend on internet
As I said before, the Nvidia Shield TV feels leaps and bounds ahead of the local competition. But it's by no means a perfect product. For all its might and for all its charms, I still struggle with the notion of putting it at the center of my living room...
Published: 2017-01-23, Author: Jared , review by: pcworld.co.nz
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...
Abstract: The Nvidia Shield is a product that continues to evolve and redefine itself with each new iteration. Originally built as a portable console, later a tablet, and now as a 4K capable HDR streaming device, the Shield appears to finally have found a comfortab...
Insanely powerful Tegra X1 processor, Comes bundled with a SHIELD Controller ($60 value), NVIDIA GameStream (if your PC supports it), NVIDIA GRID Cloud Gaming (if you have a strong Internet connection), NVIDIA ShadowPlay with Twitch streaming support, Can
Android TV ecosystem still in its infancy (not even a builtin web browser), Mouse required to enjoy full functionality, No bundled game with the standard version, NVIDIA GameStream requires a GeForce GTXequipped PC, Dust and fingerprint magnet
The NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV is quite the device with a slew of additional gaming features that really sets it apart from its competitors. Sadly, it's bogged down by Google's too-new, too-cumbersome Android TV ecosystem. With no built-in web browser and a...
Abstract: NVIDIA’s SHIELD series has been expanding at a slow but steady pace since its inception nearly two years ago (yes, it really has been that long). Now the newest iteration is being launched alongside Google’s thoroughly updated Android TV. What was initial...
Published: 2015-05-29, Author: Sean , review by: gizmodo.in
Do you really need a media streamer? Do you want to spend an extra $100-$150 to make sure its a media streamer that plays a tiny collection of Android games really, really well? (Are you sure you dont just want to buy a more capable Xbox One or PS4 for...
Android TV's app support is very sparse, Additional (and expensive) equipment needed to take full advantage of features
Despite its souped-up specs, the Shield feels more like a glimpse into the future of set-top boxes rather than its arrival. Loading up a 4K video or playing a AAA title with a controller is mostly good for showing off to friends, rather than something you...
4K and HDR streaming apps aplenty, Loads of ways to get your game on, Google Assistant coming soon
Costly if you're just after a media streamer, No significant hardware update over the two year-old original, Plasticky triggers on the controller
The Shield always was a premium streamer in a world filled with cheaper boxes and sticks. If you're just after something to scratch that Netflix itch, and for some reason don't already have it built into your TV, save yourself a packet and buy a Chromecas...
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Published: 2016-01-28, Author: Vincent , review by: digitalone.com.sg
Abstract: The Nvidia Shield Android TV is closer to being a full-fledged game console than a media streamer. For one thing, the Shield, like the Apple TV, can run games that have been optimised for the big screen. Nvidia even bundles a game controller with the Shi...
