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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: 2015-05-28, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Powerful Tegra X1 processor. Supports 4K Netflix. Streaming PC game options expand the available library. Good voice search.
Bottom Line, Nvidia's new Shield microconsole is remarkably powerful and supports Netflix 4K, but it's held back by several frustrating Android TV limitations, and its games library still can't compare with a dedicated game console
Nvidia's new Shield microconsole is remarkably powerful and supports Netflix 4K, but it's held back by several frustrating Android TV limitations, and its games library still can't compare with a dedicated game console...
Blazing fast I tried really hard to slow SHIELD down. I installed multiple things at once. I streamed movies. I streamed games. In the end, I just couldn't bring it down. That was a good feeling, Design This thing look freaking awesome, NVIDIABacked NVIDI
Android TV This is somewhat of a slippery slope, because the box is Android TV. But we're still not completely there on the whole experience or content thing. I'm still confident it'll get there, though. (And it's definitely in a better place than it was
NVIDIA SHIELD7.9/10design8/10hardware9/10performance9/10content6/10gaming7/10experience8/10value8/10If you haven't already figured it out, SHIELD is the device to buy if you want Android TV. It smokes Nexus Player, and I honestly don't see the Razer Forge...
Abstract: CES 2017 was full of gorgeously thin TVs and cool smart home tech, but it was Nvidia's second-generation Shield TV that stole the stage. Offering 4K HDR video playback, an on-demand game streaming service, Google Assistant integration and the latest Andro...
Abstract: If you don’t know what an Android TV box is, it’s a small set-top box – about the size of an Apple TV – that runs on Google’s Android operating system, or a re-skinned version of it. This means it’s an incredibly flexible device that allows you to stream...
Abstract: If you don’t know what an Android TV box is, it’s a small set-top box – about the size of an Apple TV – that runs on Google’s Android operating system, or a re-skinned version of it. This means it’s an incredibly flexible device that allows you to stream...
Great Design, Awesome Game Streaming, Myriad of 4K HDR TV Options, Easy Set-up, Great Controller & GamePad Options, Masses of Functionality
It's a Little Pricey, You Need A Good Internet Connection To Do It Justice
If you have a 4K TV, like gaming, and want tons of options when it comes to content and streaming, you really do need one of these in your life. The gaming aspect is huge too, as you can play games for a very small cost at your leisure. For me, as someone...
As a complete package, Nvidia has pushed its Shield TV above and beyond the device it was back in 2015. But beyond the welcome overhaul of the controller, remote and the Shield TV's new smaller form factor, all of the improvements come via software. This...
