Testseek.com have collected 72 expert reviews of the NVIDIA Shield Tablet K1 8 inch and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for NVIDIA Shield Tablet K1 8 inch.
November 2015
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72 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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386 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Plenty of speed and power for most tasks
Great for gaming
No bloatware
Stand-out gaming features
Now at a lower price
"Marshmallow" version of Android update helps alleviate cramped 16GB of storage
Performance is still good
Robust front-facing speakers
Relatively affordable
Powerful gaming performance
GeForce Now cloud gaming brings PC titles to the tablet
Solid cameras
Long battery life
Flexible gaming
GeForce Now
Sharp
Vibrant screen
Strong value for money
Awesome Gaming Experience
Packed with Features and Ports
Nice Design
Clean
Almost Stock Android
A Great Price Tag
Only device capable of streaming games from a PC
4K UHD for native streaming
Excellent sideload support
Near-unlimited device compatibility
The editors didn't like
Slightly chunky body
Android's Google Play store offers fewer apps than Apple
No USB cable or wall charger in the box
Key accessories jack up the price for portable gaming
Plenty of speed and power for most tasks, Great for gaming, No bloatware,
Slightly chunky body, Android's Google Play store offers fewer apps than Apple
Quick, full-featured and blessedly bloatware-free, the Nvidia Shield K1 is a refreshing change from the sluggish, outdated tablets that clog the $200-and-under Android class.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 strea...
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Published: 2017-02-10, Author: René , review by: gamecrate.com
Abstract: 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 owners...
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Published: 2016-03-22, Author: Ron , review by: gamingtrend.com
Only device capable of streaming games from a PC, 4K UHD for native streaming, Excellent sideload support, Near-unlimited device compatibility
1-year warranty feels short, GeForce Now subscription is still expanding, GeForce Now hardware seems slightly underpowered, Shield Controller won't shut off
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 on...
Published: 2016-03-17, Author: Ben , review by: pcmag.com
Relatively affordable, Powerful gaming performance, GeForce Now cloud gaming brings PC titles to the tablet, Solid cameras, Long battery life
Limited onboard storage
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 price...
Stand-out gaming features, now at a lower price, "Marshmallow" version of Android update helps alleviate cramped 16GB of storage, Performance is still good, Robust front-facing speakers
No USB cable or wall charger in the box, Key accessories jack up the price for portable gaming
Nvidia's revamped, gaming-focused Shield Tablet K1 still rocks good performance and a plethora of features that will appeal to mobile gamers. But as a general-purpose tablet, better options are now available at $199. Read More…...
NVIDIA decided to position their entry into the tablet market with a unique selling point by targeting gamers. That meant packing their tablet full of stout hardware in an effort to drive the latest graphics engines and fully exploit a range of special ef...
Published: 2015-12-07, Author: Mark , review by: mbreviews.com
Awesome Gaming Experience, Packed with Features and Ports, Nice Design, Clean, Almost Stock Android, A Great Price Tag
The GamePad is not included, Battery Doesn't Last Too Long While Gaming, Buttons are a bit Mushy, The Charger is not Included
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 of...
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...
Abstract: In my personal opinion, NVIDIA's SHIELD Tablet has been one of the better Android tablets on the market for the last year and a half (give or take). Sure, it's had its ups and downs — a mandatory recall due to battery issues back in August probably hurt i...
In all honestly, it is hard to find a reason not to recommend buying the Tablet K1. Although this is essentially a relaunch of an already existing product, the revised price means that this is not only an affordable SHIELD product, but is an affordable ta...
