Overall Score
54.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#5384)54.9
Performance(#7471)54.3
Camera(#6790)42.0
Display(#3830)70.5
Battery(#3172)51.0
Build(#11971)63.8
Comparisons Featuring Nvidia Shield
Short Review
- The Nvidia Shield features a robust design with dimensions of 221 x 126 x 9.2 mm and a weight of 390 grams, making it portable yet substantial.
- Its 8.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, providing clear visuals at approximately 283 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Powered by the Nvidia Tegra K1 chipset, it boasts a quad-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A15 CPU and a ULP GeForce Kepler GPU with 192 cores, ensuring strong performance for gaming and multitasking.
- The device includes 16GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, which supports efficient operation.
- The camera system consists of a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera, suitable for basic photography and video calls.
- Its 5400 mAh battery capacity supports extended usage, although it does not support fast or wireless charging.
- Running on Android 4.4.2, it is upgradable to 7.0 Nougat, providing access to various applications and features.
- The Shield includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack, enhancing the multimedia experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- Overall, the Nvidia Shield combines solid performance and multimedia capabilities in a well-constructed device.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size8"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
PPI1920
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetNvidia Tegra K1
CPUQuad-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A15
GPUULP GeForce Kepler (192 cores)
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 5400 mAh, non-removable (19.75 Wh)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions221 x 126 x 9.2 mm (8.70 x 4.96 x 0.36 in)
Weight390 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNo
NetworkNo cellular connectivity
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes