Nvidia Shield Android TV

852 reviews

Dec, 2024

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usability (112)
reliability (46)
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software (30)
size (21)

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price (65)
remote control (32)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 852 reviews of Nvidia Shield Android TV. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the video and size are on the whole positive. The design and reliability are also mentioned favorably, but many are critical about the remote control and price. Opinions about the apps and software are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Nvidia Shield Android TV is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nvidia Shield Android TV

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Nvidia Shield Android TV from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the design. The reliability also gets good comments, but there are some mixed reviews about the price.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Alastair Stevenson (trustedreviews.com)

Nvidia Shield

For many, Android TV boxes are a hard sell, as pretty much every new TV has its own suite of streaming apps pre-installed. That was why the original Nvidia Shield TV was such a welcome surprise.

The Shield TV is still the best streaming box around, but its best features haven’t arrived yet.

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : David Nield (t3.com)

Nvidia Shield TV Pro review: setting the standard for media streamers

The Nvidia Shield TV Pro is a streaming and gaming powerhouse

AI video upscaling ; Built-in Chromecast ; Top-tier gaming

No Google TV (yet) ; Unchanged design ; No bundled controller

The Nvidia Shield TV Pro is going to become an invaluable part of your home setup, whether you use it to access your favourite streaming apps or to run the best games at the best quality from the cloud. It's powerful, it's intuitive, and it's very...

May, 2021

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Nvidia Shield TV 2017 review: the best 4K media and gaming streamer you can get

It's already totally over-specced for most users' requirements, and it'll soon stir Google Assistant into the pot as well

Good apps for Netflix and Amazon ; Smooth local 4K streaming ; Technically incredible cloud game streaming

Cloud gaming platform bereft of top titles ; Over-specced for most users' needs ; Quality doesn't come cheap

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : Nick Pino (techradar.com)

Nvidia Shield Android TV review

Two parts gaming machine, one part set-top box

Powerful components ; Sleek design ; Great game selection

More expensive than competitors ; Android TV prioritizes Google Play

The Nvidia Shield is an awesome gaming system, but a mediocre set-top box. It's able to deliver stunning 4K content to your living room TV without breaking a sweat, but is ultimately limited by Android TV's lack of native apps and penchant for paid...

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Nvidia Shield Android TV review: 4K and gaming meet in powerhouse box

There has been a lot of talk of late about Amazon adopting 4K video streaming for its new Fire TV box, something Apple hasn't adopted in Apple TV. But Nvidia can sit pointing and laughing in a corner as its Shield Android TV is the most capable...

4K video at 60fps via HDMI 2.0, BBC iPlayer on an Android TV box, the best cloud gaming platform around, Tegra X1 processor ensures unparalleled performance, Google Cast abilities, voice commands and search, Game Controller included

No remote control in the box, Android TV is still lacking in app support for many big name services, gamer-friendly looks are an acquired taste

Number of Android TV-supported apps aside, the Nvidia Shield Android TV is the best media streamer out there bar none. There are devices that profess to offer more content and channels, such as those by Roku, but when it comes down to it there are only...

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Esat Dedezade (stuff.tv)

Nvidia Shield TV review

Is this the ultimate media and gaming streamer?

Minimalist design ; Powerful specs ; Impressive AI upscaling ; Numerous gaming options

Still expensive compared to other streamers ; No 4K BBC iPlayer support ; No HDMI cable included

More than a mere streaming device, the Shield TV will easily handle your premium video needs, with clever gaming smarts to boot

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Nvidia Shield TV (2017) review

A must-have streamer for PC gamers with an HDR TV. Everyone else, though? It's complicated...

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

Still the most powerful media streamer out there, only now in a smaller package. The gaming features are still great, and home automation could make all the difference when it turns up later in the year

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Nvidia Shield TV (2017) Review: In Depth

Nvidia Shield TV Review (2017 model): This updated version of the original Shield TV is one of the best home entertainment systems you can buy right now.

Versatile streamer ; Unbeatable gaming features ; Improved controllers ; Google Assistant

You'll have to wait for the Spot

Gamers and TV lovers, your new temple of worship has arrived.

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Lewis Painter (techadvisor.co.uk)

Nvidia Shield TV and GeForce Now review

The Nvidia Shield TV is the latest in a plethora of media streamers to enter the market recently. The Shield is focused around gaming, enabling you to stream games via GeForce Now for instant gaming with no download needed - don't worry, you're still...

We’re extremely impressed by the Nvidia Shield both as a media streamer and as a games console. The beautiful UI and game-streaming technology is powered by one of the most impressive mobile processors on the market at the moment, and provides an...

Jan, 2017

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