Name: Shield
Brand: Nvidia
SKU: 298422
Rating: 4.4 (37 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

new remote is much better with backlight and AAA batteries
simpler
more polished experience is fantastic on nearly every level

Both devices are wet with visible rain drops on them
traffic or transport and a small map
Plex Media Server support is limited to the Pro model of Shield TV

Wifi: yes
Internal storage: 2 GB
Accelerometer: yes
Display type: LCD
Screen size: 5 in
Built-in touchpad: no
Built-in camera: no

Nvidia Shield - Pros & Cons

new remote is much better with backlight and AAA batteries
simpler
more polished experience is fantastic on nearly every level
new base model and so far it is great
hair and fabric and facial features immediately become sharper and look much nicer
it supports 4K and HDR streaming
The way this works is actually quite clever
extremely user-friendly with easy navigation
fast navigation and buffer-free video playback
everything looks crisper and more detailed
comfortable to use at the same time as it is aesthetically pleasing
It plays videos really well and has a nice Netflix interface
it was very good with many features
The voice commands work well and save some time
picture quality is bright and crisp
The homepage is user-friendly and easy to navigate
front-and-centre on the homepage making it easy to navigate
better video and audio quality
good concept and works well most of the time
It s pretty amazing to see in action
the triangular cross-section is comfortable to hold
brings impressive new features and even more support for the best streaming content available
dedicated power
fast-forward
and rewind scan buttons is
most affordable and impressive Android TV box
better
cheaper
more powerful
and easier to use
the voice search worked instantly and perfectly

Both devices are wet with visible rain drops on them
traffic or transport and a small map
Plex Media Server support is limited to the Pro model of Shield TV
was an inability to search for images from the web
it lacked app support and processing power
Nvidia Shield TV
not the only big game available
glossy remote with too few buttons and a complicated to replace battery
The fan bit seems like a strange worry toe
lost the remove to the Nexus Player
Roku Streaming Stick are slow af
Xbox for not supporting HDMI CEC
Neither version comes with a game controller anymore
It s not meant to hang off from your TV s HDMI port
Google Fi s most expensive and comes with unlimited data
this remote is not a necessity for the owner of the original NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV
no HDMI cable in the box
The non-Pro version lacks these ports
it does not support HDR10+
no longer touch-sensitive
The joysticks themselves are just a bit different
controllers seem to have the same hardware under the hood for joysticks
Some rolling around is inevitable
button no longer lights up as the Gen1 button
Google Assistant voice controls are also spotty
this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
no longer have to tear the room apart just to find one lost item
built-in remote locator
Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
12 GB internal memory is pathetic
Not all apps available in all countries
built-in lost-remote locator
Caret left icon Click to collapse menu
MI 4K S TV BOX blows Nvidia
is too small & narrow to feel handy when trying to press a button
video playback started stuttering and dropping frames
No Nvidia representatives in Australia and their website is abysmal in terms of consumer support
it simply is not available via the Play Store
astounding lack of games that have been made available for Android TV
the Xfinity app is simply not available for Android TV
out-of-date smart elements of more modern sets
Samsung Smart Hub products
Nvidia Shield TV Pro is surprisingly small
Nvidia Shield TV Pro and Amazon Fire TV Cube
it is a little unstable
Shield TV lagged even a little bit
Nvidia doesn't lock down the Shield TV in the way that
Nvidia Shield TV Pro
service does not include all providers or all products available in the market
have local servers for GeForce Now
slower broadband connection
the buttons are quite dark themselves until the lighting kicks
the connection speed was too low to actually run any games
Nvidia Games
the high price
moire in the YouTube clip
slow start up is the only real downside
TV Pro lacks
nor are they focused on streaming games from a PC to another screen
it lacks the fine touch of a real controller
it isn t using the true Android TV operating system
game support overall is limited
generic Android TV Boxes running stock Android
00 price point is too high for you
Does Netflix work on NVIDIA SHIELD
it a bit too aggressive on some content
Nvidia Shield TV will probably get updates much longer than your smartphone
a smaller size and no microSD slot
it can be a bit too much
Google Stadia is finally supported on Android TV
it can be too aggressive on some content
it s still far pricier than the likes of the Amazon Fire TV Stick of Google
Amazon sells a huge range of TV streamers
lack of a bundled controller is disappointing
Shield no longer has USB ports
The SHIELD TV Pro is already expensive
There is no GeForce NOW app for iOS
There s not a ton of difference between them

Nvidia - Video Reviews (9)

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Nvidia Shield - Full Specifications

CPU cores	4
CPU clock speed	1900.0 MHz
CPU type	NVIDIA Tegra 4

Built-in camera	no

Colour of product	Black,Silver
Built-in touchpad	no
Gaming control technology	Analogue / Digital
Gaming control function keys	Back D-pad Home Start
Analog thumbsticks	yes
Shoulder buttons	yes
Volume control	Digital
LED indicators	Y

Number of built-in speakers	2

Motion sensor	yes
Gyroscope	yes
Accelerometer	yes
Built-in microphone	yes
Video game included	yes
Games included	Sonic 4 Episode II THD

Battery life (max)	10.0 h
Battery capacity	7350.0 mAh

Display type	LCD
Screen size	5.0 in
Aspect ratio	16:9
Screen resolution	1280 x 720 px
Touch display	yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive
Second display	no

Height	2.24 in
Width	6.22 in
Depth	5.31 in
Weight	20.42 oz

Internal storage	2 GB
Memory card reader	yes
Compatible memory cards	microSD microSDHC microSDXC
Maximum memory card size	64.0 GB
Built-in optical drive	no

Video formats supported	FLV MKV

WiFi	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
USB	yes
USB connector type	Micro-USB
USB version	2.0
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.0 LE
HDMI	yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm

Nvidia Shield - Q&A (19)

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terrance
over 2 years ago
Is the NVIDIA Shield still worth buying in 2022?
boyce.senger
about 2 years ago
The NVIDIA Shield is still the best Android TV box you can buy in 2022. NVIDIA has continued to improve its software, which makes this a great choice, who looking for an alternative to cable TV.
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geneva.hoeger
over 2 years ago
Is Nvidia Shield an Android TV box?
hisako
about 2 years ago
Yes, The NVIDIA Shield is your best bet for an Android TV box. The NVIDIA Shield TV is a full-featured streaming box that runs on the latest Android TV software.
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cedric_waters
about 2 years ago
Does Nvidia Shield have Bluetooth?
dylan
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can use Bluetooth accessories, such as a wireless keyboard or mouse, with your Nvidia Shield TV.
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terence_rodriguez
over 2 years ago
Does Nvidia Shield Support AirPlay?
gabrielle
about 2 years ago
No, The Nvidia Shield TV does not support AirPlay.
Helpful?
0
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bryon_schultz
over 2 years ago
Does Nvidia Shield have HDMI?
margene
about 2 years ago
No, The Nvidia Shield doesn't come with a HDMI cable. The HDMI cable is sold separately.
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0
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saul.schuster
about 2 years ago
Does Nvidia Shield Have Wi-Fi?
maximo
about 2 years ago
Yes, the Nvidia Shield has Wi-Fi capabilities. This allows users to connect to the internet wirelessly.
Helpful?
0
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rosendo_mertz
about 2 years ago
Can you record movies on Nvidia Shield?
bernie
about 2 years ago
Yes, with Nvidia Shield Share feature, you can save, record, and share videos and screenshots.
Helpful?
0
Votes
junior
about 2 years ago
Does nvidia shield have apple tv?
moshe
about 2 years ago
Yes
Helpful?
0
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andera
about 2 years ago
Does Nvidia Shield support Atmos?
lovetta.hayes
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Nvidia Shield supports lossless formats, including Dolby Atmos TrueHD and DTS-HD MA.
Helpful?
0
Votes
katina.steuber
over 2 years ago
Should I root my Nvidia Shield?
destiny_kuhn
about 2 years ago
Yes, rooting your Nvidia Shield TV gives you more options for customizing its performance, including the ability to use alternative software. All data on the device will be wiped during this process.
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0
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cherri_dach
over 2 years ago
Is NVIDIA SHIELD 32 or 64 bit?
johnnie.lockman
about 2 years ago
The NVIDIA SHIELD features a 64-bit ARM processor, making it the first Android TV device.
Helpful?
0
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saul.schuster
over 2 years ago
Does Nvidia Shield support Dolby Vision?
maryland_smith
about 2 years ago
The NVIDIA Shield TV is a 4K HDR streaming media player with high performance, Dolby Vision compatibility and voice control via Google Assistant.
Helpful?
0
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fredric.predovic
about 2 years ago
Does Nvidia Shield have Chromecast?
shea.conroy
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Nvidia Shield TV has Chromecast capabilities built in, so you can stream content from app like youtube or Netflix
Helpful?
0
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alla.legros
over 2 years ago
Can Nvidia Shield remote control TV?
kiara_barton
about 2 years ago
New Nvidia Shield Remotes that ship with the feature of integrated IR blasters, so You can control your TV and receiver.
Helpful?
0
Votes
hassan.witting
over 2 years ago
Does Nvidia Shield support 4K?
nathanael.schroeder
about 2 years ago
Yes, your Nvidia Shield TV supports 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160p) resolution content with HDR10 or Dolby Vision, from many apps including Netflix.
Helpful?
0
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robt_hand
over 2 years ago
Does Nvidia Shield work on Xbox controllers?
karly.heidenreich
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Nvidia Shield announced that the latest PlayStation and Xbox controllers are now compatible with its Shield streaming boxes.
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0
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avery_kris
over 2 years ago
Does the Nvidia Shield support 3D movies?
olinda
about 2 years ago
Yes, the NVIDIA Shield has the Kodi app so you can stream 3D movies. The NVIDIA Shield TV does not have direct support for 3D Blu-ray ISO files.
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elia
over 2 years ago
Can I Setup VPN on Nvidia Shield?
garrett_nicolas
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can setup VPN on Nvidia Shield, you should install the best VPN service on it. A VPN will let you get full value out of your Nvidia Shield and access any website or channel with ease.
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billi_torphy
over 2 years ago
Does Nvidia Shield play games?
boyce.senger
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Nvidia Shield comes with powerful streaming and gaming features, allowing users to play their existing PC game collection on the TV without having to buy another computer.
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Nvidia Shield Nvidia - Editorial Reviews (14)

4.3

Based on 14 reviews

Nvidia Shield Nvidia Shield (2019) review

TechRadar

Published: 29.10.2019

Nvidia Shield (2019) review

Two years on, the Nvidia Shield (2019) is still a top-notch streaming box

Nvidia Shield Nvidia Shield TV review (2019 version): The best Android TV box, again

Android Authority

Published: 05.04.2022

Nvidia Shield TV review (2019 version): The best Android TV box, again

The Nvidia Shield TV is a powerful and affordable Android TV box. If you need a no-frills, super-reliable streaming media player, this is it.

Nvidia Shield Nvidia Shield TV 2019 review

Tom's Guide

Published: 08.02.2021

Nvidia Shield TV 2019 review

The ultimate streaming player and gaming device in one

Nvidia Shield Nvidia Shield TV review: Go-to streamer for PC gamers and geeks

CNET

Published: 16.01.2020

Nvidia Shield TV review: Go-to streamer for PC gamers and geeks

The Nvidia Shield TV combines powerful streaming and gaming features, but for most users it's not worth the high price.

Nvidia Shield Nvidia Shield TV (2019) review: This great media streamer is still just a little nerdy

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Published: 13.11.2019

Nvidia Shield TV (2019) review: This great media streamer is still just a little nerdy

4.0

The Nvidia Shield TV is still the best Android TV box, and it's not just for techies anymore.

Nvidia Shield Nvidia Shield TV review: the best Android TV box with brilliant AI upscaling

the Guardian

Published: 26.02.2020

Nvidia Shield TV review: the best Android TV box with brilliant AI upscaling

New hide-away design, great remote, top performance and impressive HD to 4K upscaling make for a killer smart TV box

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 15.03.2022

NVIDIA Shield

NVIDIA Shield (Networked Media Player): 3.9 out of 5 stars from 34 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

The Verge

Published: 28.10.2019

Nvidia Shield TV (2019) review: totally tubular

4.0

$150 gets you the best Android TV streaming device.

finder.com.au

Published: 18.07.2018

Nvidia Shield TV review: A great Android TV at a serious price point | finder.com.au

We've had to wait for the Nvidia Shield TV to formally launch in Australia, but the wait has well and truly been worth it.

Nvidia Shield Review: Nvidia Shield TV, the $200 gaming system you need to consider

Network World

Published: 17.11.2015

Review: Nvidia Shield TV, the $200 gaming system you need to consider

A review of Nvidia's Shield TV, an Android-powered set-top-box gaming platform that stacks up well against the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Wii U.

Nvidia Shield NVIDIA SHIELD Controller Review (Gen 2, 2017)

SlashGear

Published: 16.01.2017

NVIDIA SHIELD Controller Review (Gen 2, 2017)

4.5

Aesthetically pleasing and comfortable to use, the SHIELD Controller is the most radically redesigned piece of NVIDIA's hardware suite.

Nvidia Shield Nvidia Shield TV Pro review: setting the standard for media streamers

Published: 21.05.2021

Nvidia Shield TV Pro review: setting the standard for media streamers

The Nvidia Shield TV Pro is a streaming and gaming powerhouse

Nvidia Shield NVIDIA Shield TV 4K review: Improving on the best

Android Central

Published: 09.07.2020

NVIDIA Shield TV 4K review: Improving on the best

NVIDIA has refreshed its Shield TV platform, and it's exactly what I wanted from a new streaming machine.

Nvidia Shield Nvidia Shield TV Pro Review

Lifewire

Published: 29.04.2020

Nvidia Shield TV Pro Review

4.5

If you want a streaming device that can also stream games, the Nvidia Shield TV Pro is for you. We tested it for 20 hours, and were impressed by the snappy and beautiful media.