Nvidia Shield Tablet K1

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 24 expert reviews

Excellent:

15
Good:

9
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Strong game store
Great gaming performance

Cons:

Fingerprint magnet
Very little evolution

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Last revision on December 11, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Strong game store
Great gaming performance

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By pcgamesn.com on July 19, 2018 90

For a PC gamer, with a GeForce-powered rig, Nvidia's Shield has almost become a must-have accessory. The ability to bring your gaming into the living room, writ large on your big-screen TV, was always part of the promise of the Shield devices, but...

By Know Your Mobile on February 14, 2017 80

Hardened gamers may be disappointed that NVIDIA has taken a step back from the handheld console concept with this tablet device, and not bundling the wireless controller as standard is a mistake. However, it's impossible to deny the incredible power...

By TechRadar on April 07, 2016 90

Miss the Nexus 7? Me too. Thankfully, Nvidia's fills the void perfectly with this stellar tablet. It offers a killer value, solid performance and exclusive...

By gamingtrend.com on March 22, 2016 90

The Shield TV delivers in every test I could throw at it. It destroys Amazon at their own streaming game, the slick interface, solid search functionality and 4K support stomps Apple, and the inclusion of local and subscription-based gaming makes it the...

By PCMag IN on March 18, 2016 80

If you want to take your games to a tablet, the Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 delivers a top-notch gaming experience and a robust feature set for a very reasonable...

By PC Mag on March 17, 2016 80

If you want to take your games to a tablet, the Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 delivers a top-notch gaming experience and a robust feature set for a very reasonable...

By Expert Reviews on February 19, 2016 100

We loved the Nvidia Shield when it first arrived, and the price cut only makes us love it more. For £150 there's very little else out there that's as powerful or as flexible when it comes to gaming. Losing the stylus and power adaptor to significantly...

By mbreviews.com on December 07, 2015 87

If you ever owned a tablet, know that the NVidia Shield K1 is of a different breed, it is a lot better than its first instalment and more focused on what it wants to accomplish.It's a great Android tablet, it has a good display, a premium design, lots...

By TrustedReviews on November 17, 2015 90

With the Shield Tablet K1, Nvidia has done it again – producing an excellent mobile gaming device in the form of a powerful Android tablet. And all for the very affordable price of £149.

By Recombu on November 17, 2015 90

At just £149, the Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 offers very strong value for money - although of course you'll need to stump up anohter £49.99 for the controller and £19.99 for the Nvidia cover. However, that's still a solid deal and well worth grabbing if...

By Trusted Reviews on November 17, 2015 90

Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 – Games Although the Shield Tablet K1 would be a perfectly adequate Android tablet for anyone, this device is really built by gamers for gamers. Like the previous model, the Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 runs on the Tegra K1 GPU, which...

By Pocket-lint on November 17, 2015 90

We loved the original Shield Tablet but were somewhat surprised that Nvidia decided to tweak this year's Tablet K1 model rather than load it with more recent technologies. However, as we realised during use, the older tech still stands up to...

By ConsumerSearch on March 01, 2017

Quick, full-featured and blessedly bloatware-free, the Nvidia Shield K1 is a refreshing change from the sluggish, outdated tablets that clog the $200-and-under Android class. This subdued black 8-inch tablet packs plenty of power for seamless video...

By gamecrate.com on February 10, 2017

One of the biggest issues with the Android OS is fragmentation, and getting the latest update for your device model can sometimes be a gamble. The older your device, the less likely it's going to get updated. Fortunately for NVIDIA Shield Tablet K1...

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Nvidia Shield Tablet K1

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