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
I think it speaks volumes that the SHIELD Tablet is the first device I have reviewed where I didn't think anything belonged in a “Not-so-Good” section. During my time with the unit, I didn't come across a single gripe or pain point, which seems so rare...
Abstract: The Shield Tablet is basically a portable gaming console crammed into an 8" slate. It has a Kepler-infused Tegra K1 processor, a high-res IPS panel, a proper gamepad, and even a stylus. The system can stream games from a home PC or a remote server, too, a...
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Published: 2014-07-29, Author: Ryan , review by: pcper.com
Everything about the hardware design of the new SHIELD Tablet and SHIELD Controller is impressive and its impossible to use the tablet, or hold the controller and play some games with it, but not see the potential that NVIDIA has created. The performance...
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Published: 2014-07-29, Author: Jimmy , review by: maximumpc.com
Sleek, clean design, Beautiful display with vivid color, Excellent graphics and overall performance, Can stream Android and PC games, Controller offers tight, accurate controls with low latency for Android and PC, Long battery life
Tablet and controller both bulky, Expensive with accessories
The Nvidia Shield Tablet provides a kick-ass combination of features, including a very-fast K1 processor, game streaming and a versatile stylus....
Abstract: We preview the Nvidia Shield Tablet today. The tablet market is becoming a diverse and complex one. From top to bottom you will find many brands and many more products to choose from. The really sexy tablets are expensive though, expect starting prices of...
Published: 2014-07-22, Author: Ryan , review by: pcper.com
Though this is just a preview and announcement, the NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet creates an interesting debate. Is there a market for a gaming specific tablet? NVIDIA sure thinks that is the case and is betting yet another generation of Tegra SoC on it. Even thou...
Solid build quality, Fast 1.8 GHz Tegra 4 APU and system performance, Responsive controls and comfortable grip, Android KitKat and consistent software updates from Nvidia, Nvidia GameStream, Grid and Gamepad mapper, High capacity battery for longer batter
Landscape mode is largely impractical, Web browsing, emailing and other related tasks are easier on a tablet or smartphone, Analog sticks and directional pad can feel small compared to console counterparts, Display bezel could be narrower without decreasi
Nvidia Shield well worth the price if the users find cloud gaming and game streaming compelling and valuableFor a first generation Android gaming handheld from Nvidia, the Shield leaves a great first impression right off the bat. The hardware is sound, th...
Solid wellcrafted, Comfortable, Excellent 720 HD touchscreen display, Streaming PC games both across the network and locally, Currently wellpriced, GRID cloud gaming works well beyond expectations in current beta form, Solid audio, Bluetooth support is gr
Poor battery life, Several needed extras to bring out full potential, No 1080p, Controller buttons feel antiquated
Really the biggest issue I have with the SHIELD, isn't the device itself — it's the exorbitant cost...
Beefy hardware, Very good battery life, Plenty of potential for tinkerers and itinerant gamers
Streaming from PC can be fussy, Shield-to-HDTV quality isn't as high as we expected, Lag with 1080p videos in Console mode
A lower price and an update to Android KitKat give the Shield handheld gaming device added appeal since its 2013 debut, but PC-to-handheld game streaming remains fussy. (Shield's potential still tempts, however.) ...
