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January 2017
(84%)
331 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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2070 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Still the most power Android box on the market
GameStream
GeForce Now
Greatly improved controller
Vastly improved peripheral battery life
4K@60Hz
10-bit HDR capable
40% smaller than previous model
Virtually silent operation
Good Assistant support
Class-leading performance
Flawless 4K video playback
Huge range of gaming capabilities
Easy to use UI
Voice search functions on controller and remote work very well
Competitive price (taking gaming features into account)
Sleek design
Virtually sile
Huge performance potential
Excellent build quality
Now includes remote
GeForce Now is future of consoles Near-silent in operation
Ample connectivity options
The Nvidia Shield's design
Both inside and out
Is completely different than anything available today. It's faster than the traditional set-top boxes we've grown to love and holds the title of the first Android TV device capable of 4K streaming
This box
4K video Form factor Graphics performance Multiple gaming options
The Nvidia Shield Android TV streaming box offers best-in-class hardware
Connectivity and gaming capabilities. It works with 4K streaming services including Netflix and YouTube. The Android TV platform delivers good conversational voice search from the i
Netflix and Amazon Video in 4K HDR together on a set-top-box
Most powerful media streamer around
Game controller and remote included
Great Design
Awesome Game Streaming
Myriad of 4K HDR TV Options
Easy Set-up
Great Controller & GamePad Options
Masses of Functionality
Content-rich
Revamped controller
Slimmer
Lighter chassis
4K HDR streaming video
Good gaming capabilities
Has every app you may need
Simple
Intuitive user interface
Attractive design
Exceptional power
Great connectivity
Proper 24p Support
HDMI 2.0 output
Unrivalled gaming experience in sector
GeForce NOW is amazing
Great KODI integration that's getting better
7.1 HD audio pass-through
Excellent manufacturer support
Super slick new UI
Excellent redesign of controller
Amazon and Netflix 4K HDR apps
PLEX server built-in
Excellent media playback capabilities
Some exciting features still to come
GeForce NOW streaming quality is great
Maxwell GPU
Tegra X1 packs plenty of power
4K playback
GeForce Now has improved
Inhome streaming works well
Also available in a 500GB storage capacity
Voice search works well and is not just restricted to title of films and TV shows
It includes genres and actors and it's also a cross app search so will proviode results from all of the apps installed on the de
It includes genres and actors and it'll provide results from all of the apps installed on the device you can even ask it for the weather
Or find information online
Suppor
The editors didn't like
None
“The latest version of the Shield TV makes an already great system even better. Not only is it smaller
But it still delivers the best performance of any system in its class
And with the greatly improved new peripherals
It’s even more enjoyable to
A bit expensive (if only using for media playback)
Not a lot of displays have the required spec for the full 4K performance (although that is slowly changing)
Neutral
8mbps and low ping internet needed for game streaming
Nvidia desktop GPU required fo
Expensive for a streamer
Android TV missing big-name apps
While the specs are spot-on
Android TV
However
Is still a mixed bag. First-party content from Google ends up at the top of most results
And the recommended content section usually fails to provide anything substantial
And at $199 (around £130
AU$255
16GB of storage Bandwidth required for streaming HD online GameStreaming lag
It's more expensive than any other streamer and doesn't include a remote
Aside from the game controller. Native app selection is still weaker than that of Roku
Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. The menu system seems designed to push users toward Google's med
More expensive than competitors
Android TV prioritizes Google Play
Cloud gaming platform bereft of top titles
Over-specced for most users' needs
Quality doesn't come cheap
Costly if you're just after a media streamer
No significant hardware update over the two year-old original
Plasticky triggers on the controller
Limited selection of software and apps
GeForce Now subscription lacks new titles
Remote costs extra
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
Missing some terrestrial catch-up apps
Pricey
Not wildly different to original Shield TV
It's a Little Pricey
You Need A Good Internet Connection To Do It Justice
Only 16GB of onboard storage
Disappointing controller
High network requirements
Only 16 GB storage
Lack of native apps
(Temporary) Colour Space Issue
No TV remote and optional one is pricey
Audio drop-outs with less sensitive headphones
Some will think it expensive
Remote loses connection sometimes
Still some colour space muddles
No dynamic refresh rate switching for some major apps
New remote is not as good
Only 16GB of internal storage
Android TV can feel limiting.
Lacks apps for All 4
My 5 and ITV Hub while you can play from All 4 to the Shield from a tablet (both Android and iOS) it's not available for My 5 and ITV Hub
Also lacks access to Amazon Instant Prime
Can only stream music
Photos and videos stored on
The Nvidia Shield does lack apps for All 4
My 5 and ITV Hub but as it has a builtin Chromecast you can open these apps on your smartphone (either Apple and Android) and then cast the show to the streamer
Compact yet powerful, Up to 1080p gaming using NVIDIA's GRID cloud gaming service, Ready to stream 4K videos, Wellbuilt peripherals, Costs far less than building a traditional HTPC of equal power
Cheap external storage options make the cost of the Pro version a little tough to justify
As stated in the introduction, the SHIELD Android TV aims to do all things for all people. Not only does it accomplish this, but it does so flawlessly. I'm sure there are “power users” out there who could punch holes in this assessment since their needs...
Published: 2015-07-23, Author: Jared , review by: macworld.com
Beastly tech specs for gaming and 4K video, Feature-packed remote has volume controls built-in, Built-in Google Cast support for using phones or tablets as the remote, $300 Pro version has ample room for storing content
Software is occasionally buggy and hard to navigate, Sends a message that non-gamers aren't welcome, Considerably more expensive than other set-tops
I love the NVIDIA Shield TV and think that it's definitely worth the $250 when the user buys both the Shield TV and the remote. It's more expensive than other streaming set-top boxes from Roku, Apple and Amazon, but it packs more power and better gaming...
The Shield is trying to be your all-in-one entertainment solution, and while it feels like it could potentially get there one day, it just isn't going to happen soon. Again, as I said in the software section of the review, a lot of this lays at the feet o...
Supports HD & 4K (HEVC & VP9), Nvidia GRID is promising, 4K Netflix & YouTube, Media player + gaming in one
Freezes/crashes, Key apps missing, Not powerful enough, Game controller feels cheap
Nvidia Shield is one of the first game consoles based on Android TV; Google's operating system for TV. With its powerful hardware and a 500GB hard drive it supports games, apps, streaming, 4K video, and much more, but Google still dictates the general use...
Sleek design, Compact size, Smooth performance, Google Cast support, Ease of use, MicroSD expansion, 4K support, PC streaming
Limited Android game selection, Android TV still needs polishing
If you are on the lookout for a nice set-top box with an emphasis on gaming (and you are willing to deal with Android TV being a bit immature), the NVIDIA Shield is definitely a product you need to look at. This product won't come without its downsides, b...
In my opinion, SHIELD is the best set-top box you can get on the market today. It delivers everything the competitors have, and then some. Sure, that initial cost might seem high at first, but in the long run, you have a future proof box that delivers you...
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Published: 2015-06-21, Author: Chris , review by: engadget.com
Abstract: Never let it be said that Google gives up on ideas that don't pan out the first time. Remember when it tried invading our living rooms with clunky, disappointing set-top boxes ? And then when that very same software went on to find a life right on smart T...
