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
Solid build, Incredibly powerful, Frees up your games library, Console-quality controller
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
Open Gallery The Shield Tablet really is the ultimate gaming tablet. There's absolutely no question about that. Its insides are scarily fast, handling anything that even the latest Android games can throw at them with ease. Made-for-Shield gam...
Published: 2014-09-03, Author: James , review by: pcgameware.co.uk
Overall I have really enjoyed my time with the Nvidia Shield Tablet (and Wireless Controller ), the more I used it the more I warmed to it. From a tablet point of view it's quick and responsive (a feature we all like) thanks to that Tegra K1 2.2GHz proce...
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Published: 2014-08-30, Author: Scott , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Nvidia Shield Tablet packs a lot of graphics punch with a new Tegra K1 processor. It has expandable microSD card storage; runs Android 5.0 Lollipop and offers full access to Google Play app store. Its add-on wireless game controller enables connected
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
Even if you don't take advantage of its gaming prowess, the Nvidia Shield Tablet is one of the most versatile -- and affordable -- high-performance 8-inch Android slates you can buy....
The original Nvidia Shield was a technological powerhouse, proving the graphical strength of the Tegra 4 processor. The Shield Tablet is another massive step forward, boasting Nvidia's new Tegra K1 chip, which boasts the same kind of power you'd see insid
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
Nvidia's approach may be slightly different this year, but the end result is the largely the same - if you're serious about Android gaming then this really is the only option in town. It offers console-standard graphics - along with a console-quality cont...
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Published: 2014-08-10, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
Excellent technical characteristics, Fair price, Possible alternative console Steam Machines,
Less portability than the first version, Bulky gamepad,
Gamestream makes PC gaming portable, Classleading GPU performance, 5MP cameras front and back, Convincing stereo speakers, Seamless Twitch integration, Builtin DirectStylus 2, Stock Android with promise of updates
Limited outdoor visibility, Lowres for a flagship tablet, Android still lacks killer games
The Shield Tablet is a logical addition to a mobile product line designed primarily to showcase the capabilities of Nvidia's Tegra SoCs. Bridging the gap between the formulaic Tegra Note 7 and the niche Shield Portable, Shield Tablet utilises a cutting-e...
Abstract: Nvidia 's second attempt at a tablet comes in the form of the far more potent Shield, which is, rather predictably, designed to be gaming-centric from the ground up. Featuring a Full HD 1900 x 1200 8-inch IPS screen, a cutting edge Tegra K1 processor and ...
Abstract: The drive to an Nvidia-produced gaming tablet Graphics company Nvidia has spent the last 10 years diversifying business away from the core desktop and laptop GeForce gaming brand known to most enthusiasts. Augmented with other processors such as Quadro, T...
Published: 2014-06-28, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
I mostly attempted these little tasks as an experiment, just to see how much value for money I can squeeze out of the Nvidia Shield. It's already proven its self to me as a powerful gaming device, able to play games on the go such as GTA: San Andreas, Por...
Published: 2014-05-23, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
The capabilities of the Nvidia Shield never cease to amaze me, of course the same can be said about a few high-powered Android devices, as much of the credit here goes to the underlying hardware in the Nvidia Tegra 4 graphics processor. I've already revie...
