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
Abstract: The Nvidia Shield is meant to herald a new era in handheld gaming as well as Android gaming in general. Designed to feel like a console controller with a flip down screen. Nvidia has created something interesting here with its 5-inch 720p retina like touc...
Published: 2013-08-19, Author: Jen , review by: brighthand.com
Offers a fully immersive gaming experience on the go, Has all of the buttons a gamer could want, Streams PC gamesif you have the right NVIDIA GPU, Excellent battery life, sound quality, and display
Heavy, not as portable as other dedicated gaming devices, Regular Android games are playable only in portrait mode, Somewhat expensive considering its limitationsyou still need a phone to stay in touch, PC streaming requires very particular hardware
While a solid portable gaming device, the Nvidia Shield will only appeal to users with a very specific set of needs, as it has some serious limitations....
Substantive-feeling hardware, Long battery life, Lovely screen, Plenty of potential
Android ecosystem still feels lacking for games, PC game streaming can be balky, doesn't work with AMD or non-Kepler Nvidia graphics, Difficult to operate touch screen like a conventional phone or tablet
An impressive first-gen handheld gaming device, the Shield is more potential than payoff for now, held back by too few Android games and PC-game streaming that works only with late-model hardware. Even so, PC gamers with a recent Nvidia video card sh...
Excellent game controller, extremely fast Tegra 4, long battery life, PC Streaming of games
Heavy, 5" display feels cramped if you're used to tablet gaming, PC Streaming requirements are stiff. Ergonomics suited for gaming but not great for other tasks like reading ebooks
The NVIDIA Shield is one of the most unusual and intriguing mobile devices to cross our path. There's really nothing quite like it and it has serious geek gamer appeal. At $299 it's significantly cheaper than the iPad with Retina Display and top tier ...
Blistering overall and graphical performance, Tight, springy controls, Fairly customizable, Loud, full audio, Long battery life
Heavy and somewhat bulky design, Not a 1080p display, PC Streaming works with desktops only (for now) and only over local networks
The Nvidia Shield takes mobile gaming in an exciting new direction with a powerful Tegra 4 processor, a slew of high-quality games and the ability to wirelessly stream PC titles....
Abstract: Keep your NVIDIA Shield safe and give it a new look with these official accessoriesTo go along with our review of Shield, we're also taking a look at a couple of accessories being released by NVIDIA. Today we're looking at the official custom carrying ...
My time with NVIDIA's SHIELD has been more exciting and compelling than I had expected. The Tegra 4 SoC is powerful, and the gaming performance is truly impressive for such a small device. The build quality of every component of SHIELD is top notch incl...
We've had a look at what the Shield does well, now the important part for many — should you buy one?That depends on what you want to do with it. If you want an Android to surf the web, message your friends or play a few casual games on, look elsewhere. Th...
The NVIDIA SHIELD is a valiant first attempt at creating a premium, portable Android gaming experience. They've not only succeeded in this challenge, but gone several steps further.The SHIELD hardware is nearly flawless, offering an incredibly comfortable...
