Nvidia Shield TV (2019)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 reviews of Nvidia Shield TV (2019). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability. The usability is also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the price.

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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 TV (2019) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 100/100 = Excellent quality.

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

Nvidia Shield TV (2019) review: Android TV power play

Nvidia returns to the media streaming sector with a more powerful, less visible entry-level model that offers several new bells and whistles.

Subtle new form factor ; AI 4K picture upscaling technology ; Fast Tegra X1+ processing ; Great remote control ; Google Assistant and Alexa support ; Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos

Pricey for a media streamer when compared to Fire TV and Roku devices ; Needs Ethernet wired connection to work at its best

Nvidia has updated its Shield TV streamer with a more subtle-looking, more powerful model that ticks all the right boxes when it comes to making your TV smarter. Android TV has matured well over the years, while the new remote and AI upscaling feature...

Oct, 2019

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

Nvidia Shield TV (2019)

With AI-powered 4K upscaling tech, a redesigned remote and the power of Android TV, the Nvidia Shield TV is the one to beat. Find out why in our review.

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Rasmus Larsen (flatpanelshd.com)

Nvidia Shield 2019 review

The latest version of Nvidia Shield, now with Dolby Vision, Atmos and GeForce Now. Here's our in-depth review

Best Android TV device ; 4K Dolby Vision & Atmos ; GeForce Now service ; Android TV receives updates ; Redesigned remote control

Almost same hardware, only 8GB storage ; No HDMI 2.1, AV1 ; Incomplete match functions ; YouTube not in HDR ; Price

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Nvidia Shield TV (2019)

While its price and features will likely only appeal to certain gaming enthusiasts, the Nvidia Shield TV is one of the most impressive media streamers you can buy.

Excellent media features. GeForce Now game streaming is surprisingly responsive. AI upconversion works wonders with high-definition cartoons.

Expensive. AI upconversion doesn't do much for live video or animation lower than 1080p. No USB ports. Many features will only appeal to PC gamers.

Bottom Line: While its price and features will likely only appeal to certain gaming enthusiasts, the Nvidia Shield TV is one of the most impressive media streamers you can buy.

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

NVIDIA SHIELD TV (2019) Review: Android TV meets AI upscaling magic

For something intended to be hidden out of sight, the NVIDIA SHIELD TV (2019) sure is a funny shape. Then again, after four years solidifying its reputation as the go-to Android TV box, perhaps NVIDIA's brand new SHIELD TV is allowed to step outside...

Most affordable SHIELD TV so far ; AI upscaling is wizardry ; New remote addresses old complaints ; Broad Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support ; GeForce NOW is currently free to play

No bundled gamepad may involve an extra purchase ; Android TV can be finicky in places

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Jared Newman (techhive.com)

Nvidia Shield TV (2019) review: This great media streamer is still just a little nerdy

The Nvidia Shield TV is still the best Android TV box, and it's not just for techies anymore.

Impressive performance and AI-powered 4K upscaling ; Top-notch remote with backlit buttons ; Convenient home screen with no distracting banner ads

Tube design is a bit awkward ; Setup takes some fine-tuning ; Android TV OS still lacks polish

In my review of the previous Nvidia Shield TV , I argued that its strength was in not catering to the lowest common denominator. Even if it wasn’t the most user-friendly or cost-effective streaming box, it allowed you do accomplish things that no other...

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Expert review by : Marshall Honorof (tomsguide.com)

Nvidia Shield TV 2019 review

The Nvidia Shield TV 2019 offers seamless game-streaming, fast-loading 4K HDR content and ambitious AI upscaling for 1080p video.

Excellent game-streaming ; Quick rendering of UHD content ; Lots of great apps ; Attractive new design

AI upscaling doesn't add that much ; Somewhat expensive

From its ambitious AI upscaling to its surprisingly solid game streaming, the Shield TV is definitely aiming for a gaming/streaming audience rather than the everyday binge-watcher. But I think it provides just about everything those gamers and...

Feb, 2021

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Expert review by : Ray Shaw (gadgetguy.com.au)

Review: NVIDIA SHIELD TV 2019 adds 4K Dolby Vision HDR/Atmos

The NVIDIA SHIELD TV 2019 and it is bigger, even more, fully-featured brother NVIDIA SHIELD TV 2019 PRO adds 4K Dolby Vision HDR/Atmos decoding to any TV NVIDIA SHIELD TV 2010

Believable claim as the best streamer;Google Assistant, Chromecast and Miracast;Could replace a media centre PC

Doesn't yet support YouTube HDR content;No Apple TV support (yet);The more tech-savvy you are, the more you will get out of it

Mar, 2020

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Expert review by : Marco Chiappetta (hothardware.com)

NVIDIA SHIELD TV 2019 Review: AI Enhanced Android TV Streaming

NVIDIA has taken what was already considered by many to be the best streaming device, and made it better all around.

Oct, 2019

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (computershopper.com)

Nvidia Shield TV (2019)

Excellent media features. GeForce Now game streaming is surprisingly responsive. AI upconversion works wonders with high-definition cartoons.

Expensive. AI upconversion doesn't do much for live video or animation lower than 1080p. No USB ports. Many features will only appeal to PC gamers.

While its price and features will likely only appeal to certain gaming enthusiasts, the Nvidia Shield TV is one of the most impressive media streamers you can buy.

Oct, 2019

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