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%)
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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
Voice search works well and is not just restricted to title of films and TV shows, it includes genres and actors and it'll provide results from all of the apps installed on the device you can even ask it for the weather, or find information online, Suppor
The Nvidia Shield does lack apps for All 4, My 5 and ITV Hub but as it has a builtin Chromecast you can open these apps on your smartphone (either Apple and Android) and then cast the show to the streamer, but this is a few more steps than if there were a
The original Nvidia Shield was a good TV streaming device, but the 2017 edition takes it one step further. Not only can you now watch Amazon Prime Video from the device, Nvidia has also added support for 4K video from the service (from Amazon Prime, as we...
The Nvidia Shield's design, both inside and out, is completely different than anything available today. It's faster than the traditional set-top boxes we've grown to love and holds the title of the first Android TV device capable of 4K streaming, This box
While the specs are spot-on, Android TV, however, is still a mixed bag. First-party content from Google ends up at the top of most results, and the recommended content section usually fails to provide anything substantial, And at $199 (around £130, AU$255
The Shield is one part set-top box and two parts gaming system. The latter is better and more functional than the former, but even the former is not without its benefits. More limiting, however, is the fact that Netflix in 4K only works with TVs that are...
The Nvidia Shield's design, both inside and out, is completely different than anything available today. It's faster than the traditional set-top boxes we've grown to love and holds the title of the first Android TV device capable of 4K streaming, This box
While the specs are spot-on, Android TV, however, is still a mixed bag. First-party content from Google ends up at the top of most results, and the recommended content section usually fails to provide anything substantial, And at $199 (around £130, AU$255
The Shield is one part set-top box and two parts gaming system. The latter is better and more functional than the former, but even the former is not without its benefits. More limiting, however, is the fact that Netflix in 4K only works with TVs that are...
The Nvidia Shield's design, both inside and out, is completely different than anything available today. It's faster than the traditional set-top boxes we've grown to love and holds the title of the first Android TV device capable of 4K streaming, This box
While the specs are spot-on, Android TV, however, is still a mixed bag. First-party content from Google ends up at the top of most results, and the recommended content section usually fails to provide anything substantial, And at $199 (around £130, AU$255
The Shield is one part set-top box and two parts gaming system. The latter is better and more functional than the former, but even the former is not without its benefits. More limiting, however, is the fact that Netflix in 4K only works with TVs that are...
4K HDR streaming video, Good gaming capabilities, Has every app you may need, Simple, intuitive user interface, Attractive design
Disappointing controller, High network requirements, Only 16 GB storage
There are several caveats, but yes, the Shield TV is a good 4K streamer and great way to play your PC games. Plus, it saves you the backache of dragging your gaming rig into the living room...
The Nvidia Shield TV is one of the most capable 4K HDR-enabled media streamers we've seen, and with the combination of GeForce Now and local game streaming in 4K, it's the best option on the market for gamers. The operating system is incredibly easy to us...
Nvidia's latest Shield TV streamer is a feature-packed box that, despite mostly identical specs, is a very different proposition from the first Shield TV. There's now a significantly beefier content catalogue, from native games and streaming services to T...
Abstract: A must-have streamer for PC gamers with an HDR TV. It's for the gamers as it's not the easiest to use, but will reward you once you learn how to master it...
4K HDR video and gaming, Netflix and Amazon Video in 4K HDR together on a set-top-box, most powerful media streamer around, game controller and remote included
Missing some terrestrial catch-up apps, pricey, not wildly different to original Shield TV
The Shield TV is expensive, but its cost is relative. An equivalent Apple TV, for example, is only £50 less. And that's restricted to 1080p. It doesn't have half the bells and whistles of the Shield either.The Nvidia Shield TV is pricey because of the tec...
