Overall Score
54.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#5383)54.9
Performance(#7470)54.3
Camera(#6789)42.0
Display(#3829)70.5
Battery(#3171)51.0
Build(#11970)63.8
Comparisons Featuring Nvidia Shield K1
Short Review
- The Nvidia Shield K1 features a robust design with dimensions of 221 x 126 x 9.2 mm and a weight of 356 grams, making it portable yet solid.
- Its 8.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, providing sharp visuals at a density of approximately 283 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Nvidia Tegra K1 chipset, featuring a quad-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A15 CPU and a ULP GeForce Kepler GPU with 192 cores, complemented by 16GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera, suitable for basic photography and video.
- The 5200 mAh battery supports extended usage but lacks fast charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with an upgrade option to 7.0 (Nougat), the software experience is versatile and user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device features stereo speakers and a headphone jack for enhanced audio experiences.
- Overall, the Nvidia Shield K1 combines solid build quality, capable performance, and decent multimedia features in a compact form.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
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
Capacity5200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 5200 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)
Weight356 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, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes