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
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331 Reviews
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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
Published: 2017-01-16, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Streaming game options work very well, 4K and HDR media support, Includes a media remote and a controller, Hands-free Google Assistant support will be added in the future
Bottom Line, The new Shield TV is basically the same Android TV media streamer-microconsole hybrid as the original, but with a few new tricks, More than a year of software enhancements from Nvidia don't hurt either
The new Shield TV is basically the same Android TV media streamer-microconsole hybrid as the original, but with a few new tricks. More than a year of software enhancements from Nvidia don't hurt either...
Great gaming capabilities, Lots of video and music apps, Comfortable controller, Potential for smart home capabilities
Expensive, Oddities in app selection and interface
In theory, the new Nvidia Shield sounded revolutionary: a one-stop shop for streaming, gaming and total control over your home. In practice, it’s almost there. You can almost play the best games on Android. You can almost stream GeForce Now games seamless...
Published: 2017-01-16, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Top-notch feel, Aesthetically pleasing, Refined design makes a good upgrade from the original, Battery lasts longer than the original
Provides essentially the same functionality as the original, Only available in black, No LEDs to indicate power or charging
The new SHIELD Controller is worth buying on its own if you already own an NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV device. While a couple of compelling reasons still remain in keeping the original controller, this new controller's benefits well outweigh the cost of the...
Published: 2017-01-16, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Runs all the major streaming media apps, with 4K with apps that allow it, Powerful enough to run any Android game and stream AAA games, Far smaller than the original, Comes with both a remote control and a game controller, Far more complete, solid product
I miss the microSD card slot, It'd be great if it came in green
This NVIDIA SHIELD TV (Gen2) is largely similar to the original NVIDIA SHIELD (Gen1). In addition to having the same processor, RAM, and internal storage size options as the original, NVIDIA's promised a software update for the original. The Gen1 console...
Published: 2016-08-30, Author: Andrew , review by: missingremote.com
The NVIDIA Shield Android TV is hands down the most capable media streamer I have ever tested. The interface is fast and intuitive, with so many client features including OTT channels (notably missing proper support for Amazon Instant Video), gaming, and...
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Published: 2016-08-30, Author: Andrew , review by: missingremote.com
The NVIDIA Shield Android TV is hands down the most capable media streamer I have ever tested. The interface is fast and intuitive, with so many client features including OTT channels (notably missing proper support for Amazon Instant Video), gaming, and...
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Published: 2016-08-17, Author: Jimmy , review by: pcgamer.com
Small and sleek; awesome media player; good peripherals; easy to use, Wooden shield
Lackluster Android games; local game stream issues
The power of the Shield lies in its strength as a media player...
Plex Media Server on the NVIDIA SHIELD/SHIELD Pro is truly an admirable piece of software. I've found it to perform well when playing back HD video content on my home network, and it does so more efficiently and more quietly than my makeshift ThinkPad T42...
Absolutely do not buy. It's a great device for sucker-punching your Wi-Fi performance in the face, running up your power bill, and generally failing as a gaming platform...
4K 60 Hz support via HDMI 2.0, fast SoC, silent fan, headphone jack on the ontroller, expandable via USB ad SD card, GeForce Now and game streaming, Solid video capabilities
comparatively expensive, no dedicated audio-out on the console (just via HDMI), Android TV restrictions (task manager only with keyboard, limited app selection, sideloading)
Is the Shield TV the best Android TV box available at this time? We didn't really find anything to dispute this claim. In addition to the superb performance of the Tegra-X1-SoC and the very decent video support, the streaming features are a definite value...
