Nvidia Shield Tablet

Overview

Nvidia is expanding its line of mobile gaming products with the Nvidia Shield Tablet. The Shield is the first tablet to stream PC games via Nvidia Grid, a cloud-based gaming service that streams a library of PC games, then save them in the cloud. If streaming online isn't your thing, there's the option to use Nvidia Console Mode, which allows you to stream your games at home in native 1080p HD. The Tablet is powered by a Tegra K1 192 core GPU, 2GB of RAM and a Cortex A15 CPU.

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Based on 80 expert reviews

Excellent:

41
Good:

28
Average:

8
Bad:

3

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Last revision on June 5, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Tegra K1 is an extremely powerful processor
Great form factor
DirectStylus and SHIELD Controller
Direct-from-NVIDIA OTAs
Gamestream makes PC gaming portable
5MP cameras front and back
Convincing stereo speakers
Seamless Twitch integration
Stock Android with promise of updates

Reviewers Didn't Like

Limited storage, 16GB isn't enough for a gaming tablet
SHIELD Controller is sold separately
The power button and volume rocker are squishy
Battery life not great
Limited outdoor visibility
Low-res for a flagship tablet
Android still lacks killer games

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By HotHardware on May 25, 2017

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By The Verge on March 23, 2016

Despite its flaws, this fast, quality tablet is great value whether you're into gaming or...

By IT PRO on May 28, 2015

The Shield is unquestionably a massive step forward for portable gaming. The Tegra 4 chipset offers incredible power and allows the console to run the latest Android games without breaking a sweat, but the lack of supported titles at launch is a bit of...

By Know Your Mobile on April 23, 2015

The Nvidia Shield tablet isn't as portable as its predecessor, but it's the tablet the gamers...

By TechRadar on March 28, 2015

The Nvidia Shield Tablet boasts high-end specs and incomparable gaming features. It's a rare thing to find an Android tablet this powerful, especially one that's just 8 inches big. Nvidia also priced the Shield Tablet at just $300, $100 less than...

By Digital Trends on December 18, 2014

100

The Shield Tablet is more than the most powerful Android gaming tablet available; you can also use it play PC games with Nvidia...

By Expert Reviews on November 18, 2014

Rabid PC gamers who are also Nvidia loyalists will want to check out this one-of-a-kind tablet. With killer performance, swell speakers, and a host of streaming-to-and-fro options, this $299 8-inch Android complements an Nvidia-based gaming PC—and it's...

By Computer Shopper on November 07, 2014

100

As we are gamers at heart, the Nvidia Shield Tablet's primary focus appeals to us greatly. It has been designed by gamers for gamers, offering multiple ways to enjoy interactive entertainment in all its forms. Like all Android tablets, it is very...

By Pocket-lint on November 04, 2014

A brilliant gaming tablet that offers features no rival can touch. If you love gaming this is the tablet for you.

By TrustedReviews on October 29, 2014

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Nvidia Shield Tablet

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Price: $200

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