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.
Users
(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
Yes, if you need a powerful, well-supported streaming box. If your main goal is to stream some Netflix to your TV, you don't need the SHIELD; just get a $30 Chromecast and save yourself some money. If you're looking at getting the Chromecast Ultra, you sh...
Abstract: As a gadget lover when I buy certain gadgets, I buy them with a particular use expectancy. Some things are not worth buying after a certain period. They lose their novelty and are outdated. The market has gotten flooded with media streamers, and there's a...
Abstract: As a gadget lover when I buy certain gadgets, I buy them with a particular use expectancy. Some things are not worth buying after a certain period. They lose their novelty and are outdated. The market has gotten flooded with media streamers, and there's a...
Abstract: For years my wife and I dropped cable television simply because we didn't have the money for it in our budget. Then eventually we added back a basic package and were okay with that. Fast forward 6 years later and we are spending a fortune and have every c...
Published: 2017-12-13, Author: Jared , review by: talkandroid.com
Android TV is in a really uncomfortable position. It's not being supported as well as Android on smartphones, and it doesn't seem like Google particularly cares. On the other side of that, it doesn't seem like NVIDIA cares that Google doesn't care. They'v...
Abstract: Whether you've just gotten rid of cable or want to supplement your TV package with online video, now's an excellent time to buy a media streaming device. Compared to the typical smart TV, standalone streamers such as the Roku Streaming Stick and Amazon Fi...
Published: 2017-04-07, Author: Daniel , review by: androidguys.com
Despite all of the niggles with Android TV as an OS, there is very little I had complaints about with the Shield TV. It is small, quiet and powerful with all the features and more that I look for in a set-top box.The Nvidia Shield is a monster of a stream...
Right it is time to sum up a thing or two. The Nvidia Shield Android TV 2017 is mostly a form-factor upgrade over the older model. Initially what started as just a simple streaming device these days has advanced towards a streaming device with exemplary m...
Abstract: When my colleague Will called last year's Nvidia Shield “ a cord cutter's dream “, he was in no way being hyperbolic I think we all assumed Nvidia was going to rest on their laurels a bit and let the device build in popularity, but nope! I've been spendin...
