Testseek.co.uk have collected 345 expert reviews of the NVIDIA Shield Tablet 8 inch and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for NVIDIA Shield Tablet 8 inch.
July 2014
(83%)
345 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
A dream gaming machine/GameStream pretty much faultless
Excellent front camera (photo/video)
Excellent apps for use with sty
Incredible power
Amazing gaming controls
PC streaming
Topnotch internal hardware
Good price
Awe
Inspiringly powerful
Easy PC streaming
Powerful enough to run high
End games
Sleek design
Affordably priced
Decently priced
Great specs
Possible alternative to Steam Machines
Small
Compact design
Controller and remote included
4K and HDR support
GeForce Now cloud streaming is great
Best TV box for gaming
Superbly powerful in all tasks - not just for gaming
Doubles as a capable home console through HDMI hook-up
Can stream PC games to play on the tablet
Some games optimised for the Shield alone
Soon to get Android 5.0 Lollipop
Powerful processor
Android 5.0 Lollipop
Lots of ports for connectivity
Sharp front-facing camera
Great for gamers
Comfortable gamepad
Excellent build quality
Very fast for an Android device
A gamers dream
Excellent value for money
Superb specification
Lag free Game Streaming
DirectStylus is a great addition
Performance surpasses anything we've seen before
Stylus is a bonus
Sturdy
The editors didn't like
Limited outdoor visibility
Lowres for a flagship tablet
Android still lacks killer games
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
Less portability than the first version
Bulky gamepad
Its unique approach may put off many consumers who want something more
Expensive for what it is
Small number of games
Awkward touchscreen controls
Although the Nvidia Shield is comfortable to hold and a pleasure to use
It's massive and very
Very heavy. Fitting all those gaming controls into the casing has resulted in a console which makes the PS Vita look positively tiny in comparison - this isn't a handheld that you'll effortlessly be slipping into your pocket before leaving the house.Another issue relates to the console's reliance on An
Controller isn't included
Battery life is poor
Not many games push the hardware
The Shield Tablet's technological power isn't in doubt
But aside from Trine 2
There's not much out there that really pushes it to its limits at the moment. Most Android games are rather basic visually
Although the preinstalled Nvidia Hub does make the
Its plastic chassis feels a little cheap
There aren't many Android games that support the K1 graphics potential
The game controller required to play most games is sold separately
Whole package is expensive if you're not a PC gamer
More Android games need to take advantage of all that power
Contrast could be better
Poor battery life when gaming
Poor finish on the frame
Accessories (the controller is a necessity for proper gaming) must be bought separately
Poor main camera
Limited developer support at launch
Somewhat uncomfortable design
Many largely unneccessary features
Performance will depend on quality of internet connection
Not as portable as the first
Contoller is beefy
Smart home function aren't available yet
Not a huge step forward from the last version
Perhaps a little heavy although understandably
To get the most from it you'll need to invest in the game controller and cover too
Screen a little off-white
Chunky and slightly heavy
Battery doesn't last long while gaming
Limited storage options
Expensive for a gaming handheld
Still limited by the Android library
PC game streaming only for local network
'Optional' controller is an essential
Rather chunky
Slight blacklight bleed from one edge
Average battery life
The accessories don't do the tablet justice unless you're playing through your TV
Exceptional power, Great for gaming, PC streaming is excellent
Controller isn't included, Battery life is poor, Not many games push the hardware
Hardened gamers may be disappointed that NVIDIA has taken a step back from the handheld console concept with this tablet device, and not bundling the wireless controller as standard is a mistake. However, it's impossible to deny the incredible power con...
Exceptional power, Great for gaming, PC streaming is excellent
Controller isn't included, Battery life is poor, Not many games push the hardware
Hardened gamers may be disappointed that NVIDIA has taken a step back from the handheld console concept with this tablet device, and not bundling the wireless controller as standard is a mistake. However, it's impossible to deny the incredible power con...
Incredible power, amazing gaming controls, PC streaming
Limited developer support at launch
The Shield is unquestionably a massive step forward for portable gaming. The Tegra 4 chipset offers incredible power and allows the console to run the latest Android games without breaking a sweat, but the lack of supported titles at launch is a bit of ...
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(80%)
Published: 2015-03-28, Author: Jimmy , review by: techradar.com
Decently priced, Great specs, Possible alternative to Steam Machines
Not as portable as the first, Contoller is beefy
The Nvidia Shield tablet isn't as portable as its predecessor, but it's the tablet the gamers deserve....
Powerful enough to run high, end games, Sleek design, Affordably priced
Performance will depend on quality of internet connection
Combined with Nvidia's updated Grid game streaming service, Shield could become one of the company's core products. Nvidia has every right to be proud of its five years of work....
Published: 2015-03-04, Author: Guy , review by: pocket-lint.com
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 a...
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