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
Looking into the crystal ball, Nvidia saw a tablet that excelled at media consumption, productivity and mobile gaming, launching a quest that spawned the Tegra Note 7, a decent general-purpose tablet, and the Shield Portable, a potent handheld gaming devi...
Abstract: With this release, SHIELD Tablet gets a couple of enhancements: LTE and more storage. I'll be the first to admit that the 16GB of internal storage on the Wi-Fi model filled up quickly, especially with all the quality games that are hitting Android these d...
Controller sold separately, Streaming setup could be a pain for some
Nvidia's Shield Tablet LTE offers strong value for £299, even before the gaming side is considered. For that cash you get a light and portable tablet with a Full HD display, decent stereo speakers, 4G support, an accurate stylus and enough power to keep y...
Published: 2014-09-27, Author: Dave , review by: makeuseof.com
Abstract: It wasn't that long ago that NVIDIA released the Shield ( read our review of it ), a cool device with an attached screen that allowed you to play both Android and PC games. It had some drawbacks, namely being quite heavy and having a small display. To sol...
Published: 2014-09-18, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Powerful. Plenty of features. Attractive design.
Interface performance needs improvement. Gamepad costs extra
Nvidia's gaming-oriented Shield Tablet is one of the first mobile devices to use the Tegra K1 CPU, and in sheer power it blows other tablets out of the water....
Tegra K1's outstanding performance, Preloaded and selectable sRGB color profile, GameStream and Twitch streaming
Casing bezel susceptible for scratches and cracks, Tablet's imperfect rigidness
Nvidia has managed to create an outstanding Android gaming tablet with the Shield tablet. The performance of the Tegra K1 is doubtlessly impressive, and it is perfectly fit for the future. We also very much liked the additional features, such as GameStrea...
Published: 2014-08-29, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com
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....
Tegra K1, front facing speakers, Great gaming implementation with NVIDIA Hub, Game Streaming, either with NVIDIA Grid or GameStream (if you can do it), Industrial design, Official accessories complete the experience, A great Android tablet outside of just
Battery life is below average, Screen isn't stellar, Stock-like Android doesn't come with too many non-gaming extras
9.0 The NVIDIA Shield Tablet is a wonderful gaming rig worthy of being considered alongside even console and PC gaming communities – but what makes us love it most is that it manages to simultaneously be a damn good Android tablet. This is as close as we ...
