NVIDIA - SHIELD K1 - 8" - Tablet - 16GB - Black
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Features
Android operating system
Productivity and entertainment at your fingertips. Download apps, games, movies, music and eBooks from Google Play. Cloud integration provides a seamless experience across all Android devices.
8" multitouch screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution
Supports Full HD 1080p content and features IPS (in-plane switching) technology for wide viewing angles.
16GB internal storage plus microSD slot
Plenty of space for music, movies, photos and more. Expand storage up to 128GB with a microSD card (sold separately).
Quad-core processor
The right combination of fast performance and power efficiency. It allows rapid multitasking, delivers smooth response and unleashes stunning graphics.
Dual HD cameras for photos and face-to-face chat
5.0MP HDR front-facing and 5.0MP autofocus HDR rear-facing cameras.
Experience a realistic picture
A 192-core NVIDIA Kepler GPU stands up to intense graphics.
Connect to your HDTV
The HDMI output allows flexible connectivity.
Dual front-facing speakers
Let you listen to your favorite tunes. A 3.5mm stereo headphone jack with microphone support allows private listening.
What's Included
SHIELD K1 - 8" - Tablet - 16GB
Lithium-ion battery
Owner's manual
Key Specs
- Screen Size8 inches
- Screen Resolution1920 x 1200
- Processor ModelNVIDIA Tegra K1
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
General
- Product NameSHIELD K1 - 8" - Tablet - 16GB
- BrandNVIDIA
- Model Number940817612500500
Display
- Display TypeOther
- Screen Size8 inches
- Screen Resolution1920 x 1200
Processor
- Processor BrandNVIDIA
- Processor ModelNVIDIA Tegra K1
Memory
- Expandable Memory CompatibilitymicroSD
Connectivity
- Headphone JackYes
Power
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
Camera
- Front-Facing CameraYes
- Front Facing Camera Megapixels5.0 megapixels
- Rear-Facing CameraYes
- Rear Facing Camera Megapixels5.0 megapixels
Features
- Stylus DockNone
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
Included
- Included SoftwareGoogle Play, NVIDIA SHIELD Hub, NVIDIA Dabbler, Squid, Twitch, Camera Awesome
- Stylus IncludedNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
- UPC812674020181
Customer reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 262 reviews
(262 customer reviews)to a friend
Customers are saying
Customers value the SHIELD K1 tablet for its gaming capabilities, affordable price, and fast performance. They appreciate the great screen, powerful processor, and awesome speakers. However, some users have concerns about the battery life, especially when gaming, and a few have mentioned difficulty with the power button, limited RAM, and occasional Wi-Fi connectivity issues.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Price, ScreenCons mentioned:Battery life, Ram
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best bang-for-buck sub-$200 tablet you can buy
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.TL:DR review (for those who don't want to read the long review): Pros- + Price/performance ratio can't be beat! + Marshmallow 6.0.1 after one update as soon as connected to WiFi + Expandable and adoptable storage up to 128GB microSD + Great for gaming performance and media consumption + Nice customizations such as gamepad mapping profiles and fullscreen mode without root + Dual front-facing speakers are really loud + 1920 x 1200 LCD screen looks really good with no noticeable backlight bleed + Mini HDMI connection for watching videos/playing games on big screen + Sips power in standby (even with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on) + GeForce Now (Netflix-style game streaming) is a cool feature and tablet comes with a free 90 day trial Cons- - No Direct Stylus included in this model and no charger included to cut costs - Build is a little thick and heavy compared to other tablets in it's size range (Sony Xperia Z3 is much lighter) - Battery life when gaming could be better - 2GB RAM is cutting it close these days for memory/multi-tasking So, I came from a Nexus 9, which has a similar Tegra K1 processor as this except it has a slightly faster dual-core x64 CPU compared to the quad-core ARM CPU that this one has. If you aren't a tech-geek and don't know what that means, don't worry and just know this: real-world applications at $199 this tablet goes toe-to-toe and sometimes beats the Nexus 9 in some scenarios, especially in gaming. Part of the reason for this is due to the thicker build and passive cooling solution, this tablet, unlike the Nexus 9, doesn't overheat even under heavy load or when gaming. First off, I want to say although I have read issues with this tablet after the Marshmallow update such as Wi-Fi not connecting or battery drain, I haven't had any such issues. In fact, my initial impression of this tablet has been overall really positive and after about one month of using it, I'm very pleased with the tablet. On initial setup, connected to Wi-Fi with no issues and it notified me of update from Android 5.1.1 to 6.0.1 (latest build). After downloading and installing one update, I was on Marshmallow! After update, tablet booted fairly quickly. Not only did I not experience any battery drain issues, but I observed the Doze optimizations caused the tablet to last very long when in standby even with Wi-Fi on. With light use, my Shield K1 tablet would last several days. With moderate gaming and use, it lasts me 2-3 days. Gaming does really wear down the battery, so be aware of that though, When doing solid gaming, you will get about 3 hours screen-on time (SOT). Regular use and web browsing will last most of the day. Gaming performance on this tablet is awesome, which should come as no surprise as this tablet has been designed by Nvidia with gaming in mind. There are some gaming specific features and optimizations such as fullscreen mode, gamepad mapping for apps/games and game streaming from a PC with a Nvidia GTX graphics card. Also, GeForce Now, Nvidia's Netflix-style game-streaming service, is a native feature bundled with this tablet and comes with a 90-day trial for free. It actually works pretty good, but you will need a good Wi-Fi and internet connection for it to work properly. Also, if you do any gaming, do yourself a favor and get yourself a controller. You don't need to get the official Shield controller and can get a more affordable Bluetooth HID controller if you want. I have a Steelseries XL Stratus series, which costs just as much retail as the Shield option but can be used on PC and Android. It works with all the games/apps I have tried, to include the Shield K1 optimized/exclusive games. There are lots of apps/games that are exclusive and optimized for the Shield K1, such as Doom 3 BFG Edition, The Talos Principle, Trine 2 and others. These games are very close to their PC counterparts and as I'm playing them, I have to keep telling myself that I'm playing games like this on a tablet that costs less than $200, which is crazy. Sound on the tablet from the dual front-facing speakers is loud and amazing. If you don't feel like playing games or watching your videos on a tablet screen, just hook up a Mini HDMI cable and hook up to a big screen TV. In console mode, the tablet screen shuts off and displays on the monitor you're connected to only, saving battery life. If you save lots of games, movies or files to your device, you can expand the internal 16GB storage with a good-quality high-speed microSD up to 128GB additional storage. Even though most would agree 16GB internal storage is a mere pittance for storage these days with HD videos, large game and app sizes and 4K photos and videos, it becomes almost a non-issue with the Adoptable Storage feature enabled in the Marshmallow update for the Shield K1. Adoptable storage allows a microSD to be formatted as used as internal storage instead of a separate storage partition that can be removed. Be aware when you do this, this card can't be used for anything else except the device that used the card is adoptable storage. Also, ensure you buy a high-quality high transfer speed microSD. I bought a 128GB Sandisk Ultra microSD from Best Buy that was on sale for $50, but Samsung EVOs and some other microSDs are a good choice. I chose the adoptable storage and even with 10 large size games, apps and several HD movies downloaded I still haven't used 1/4 of my storage. Now, to get some of the not-so-good things out of the way: build quality on this tablet compared to others with 7-8" form factor is pretty thick/heavy. I have owned a Nexus 7" 2013, Kindle Fire HDX and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, this is the thickest. Given the overheating issues that my Nexus 9 had, I would trade the thicker tablet with better cooling over a thin tablet that overheats and throttles. There's no charger included, but most people who own Android devices will already have one laying around. I recommend getting a third-party charger, that will cost you anywhere from $8-15 depending on what you go with and where you buy it from. The official charger from Nvidia will cost you $29.99 retail. All things considered, this tablet used to be $299 for this variant and $399 for the 32GB/LTE variant (no longer available) with the original model. The Shield K1 Tablet at the current price even with official charger will be less than $229, which is a steal. If you buy something other than the official charger, caveat emptor: buy a charger that meets same or similar specs with 2-2.1A charging current, 5VDC output and at least 10W charging power. If you need some options, comment on my review and I will reply. I can't link products within this review, especially to other sites, but I can comment on my reviews and steer you where to look. I understand why Nvidia did this to cut costs, and I have seen this done by other manufacturers of other electronics (like the New 3DS), but it can be a pain to find a proper charger to charge this beast. The one I bought charges my battery from 15 to 100 percent in about 1.5-2 hours. Also, if you were hoping to have a Direct Stylus like what had been bundled with the Tegra Note 7 and Nvidia Shield Tablet (previous gen), sorry to disappoint you: it's not included which isn't a deal breaker, but I wish they'd at least left the slot for it for those who wanted to purchase it at additional cost. The only confusing thing is even though the stylus isn't included, Nvidia has pre-installed apps optimized for the Direct Stylus. Speaking of pre-installed apps there's a little bloatware pre-installed, to include Fallout Shelter, a F2P game that could be installed on the Play Store anyways. I didn't really care for the game, so I disabled it. Just wanted to get the cons out of the way. However, at this price point with the features it offers, the pros very much outweigh the cons and become very minor in context. Bottom-line: if you game, buy this tablet and buy a controller. Even if you don't game and want a good budget 7-8" tablet (which this product range has been sadly neglected), buy it. You won't be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Fast, Screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Tablet!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I did not order this tablet for gaming, rather I ordered it because it had all the features I wanted in an Android and not cost a fortune. It is an awesome little tablet! The display is fantastic, the sound is fantastic and the speed of the tablet is great. No stuttering, no constant circles, no delays, and it is simple to use. If you have ever had an Android tablet, you will pick up the features and app right away. So far after a few weeks, I have been able to setup email, ebook reader, all my games (card games), cloud storage, everything, no glitches, nothing but a smooth responsive tablet that is easy to use, easy to carry. I even watch MKV movies and stream my audio over the tablet. If there was a downside, its the lack of an office suite. I really like using Microsoft office (there I said it), but do use OpenOffice which is an acceptable substitute but lacks some of the features excel, word and power point offer. So if you are looking for a very affordable android tablet geared for gaming, this is it. Even if you are not a gamer, the price and features of this tablet is awesome!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Performance, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Specs for Price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's a great tablet for the price. I know its a gaming tablet, and built for that purpose, but we are just using as a simple kids gamer and movie streaming device. I hate slow electronics, so this gave top performance for the price. Good size for watching movies and TV, and the dual front speakers are great for audio. Had a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, and which had much smaller dual front speakers, the Nvidia is much better. Would definitely recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Fast
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good fast Android tablet for $200
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I ultimately decided to keep my Nexus 9 instead of the K1, but here's my comparison: Form factor is very good. 16:9 screen as opposed to the N9 16:12. My use is in landscape view so being a little less wide is easier for gaming. It is also lighter, but of course the trade-off is the screen being only proportionally 75% the height of the N9. Also, holding the K1 is really nice with the "knurled" rubber speaker area on each end. Very nice to grip! The micro-usb power jack at the top takes some getting used to though. Battery isn't all that great, but probably slightly better than the N9. Battery Saver mode on both stretched it out considerably. I've done timed battery tests while playing Clash and both at ~25-30% brightness. Below are how they compare. Normal battery settings: N9: 4:13 pace K1: 4:30 pace With Battery Saver on: N9: 6:47 pace K1: 7:30 pace Speed is very good. Buttery smooth in game play and other operations. Only a little slow at the very beginning setting up the tablet due to all the app downloads and updates which is not unexpected. Testing with the battery saver mode on for both tablets, the K1 seems faster. I ran Geekbench 3 on both in normal and battery saver modes. Normal battery settings: N9: 1983/3351 K1: 1130/3623 With Battery Saver on: N9: 999/1693 K1: 741/1308 Per these scores, it would seem the N9 is overall better, but maybe there are other factors like the screen size/pixels or graphics optimizations that have the K1 feeling a bit faster, especially in Battery Saver mode. Both are very fast though. Sound seemed very good on the K1. However, I don't think there is any vibration or haptic feedback on the K1. I like that when typing on the screen, but of course not a deal breaker. I have not connected the K1 to a TV or anything yet. I also did not buy the gaming controller.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Fast, Performance, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Tablet
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is an amazing tablet for the money. It's fast, runs games well, and the from firing speakers are amazing when watching content. Display is decently sharp and the colors are vibrant. Performance is amazing, especially for the price. 10/10 would recommend
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Gaming, Price, Screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Tablet and Competitive Price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was keeping an eye on the Nvidia Shield K1 tablet on Amazon, I knew I wanted it but I was putting aside money for it. Once I was ready to purchase, it cost $330 on Amazon! I love Amazon, but that was ridiculous. The tablet was sold out on Nvidia's website and Best Buy's website, so I signed up for email notifications. Best Buy emailed me later that night and the tablet was $200 with free shipping! It actually came in faster than expected and I live in Hawaii. I am very satisfied with the tablet. Coming from a Samsung Tab 4, this tablet is sexier. I like how the screen bezel extends past the actual display so using all of the screen with a case on can be done no problem. The front facing speakers are great since I watch a lot of videos. Battery life is pretty good especially when you take into account the fact that it can run games and it is able to do any task I want it to with ease. I definitely recommend this tablet to anyone, gamer or not. I also recommend buying through Best Buy because of my positive experience and I will definitely be doing business here again.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, ScreenCons mentioned:Battery life, Power button
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent Tablet, Bad Updates
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the price of this device, it is absolutely wonderful and fun to use. So much power packed into a low price. Amazing screen, good battery life*, great sound, etc. Downsides however.... Once you install the Marshmallow update, the battery only lasts for a few hours, regardless of use. The update apparently keeps one of the CPUs cores running at 100%, even when idle, so it drains quickly. As long as you ignore the OTA updates though, it's a wonderful tablet and I would recommend this tablet highly. The only other downside is the power button, which is almost non-existent. Then again, it's not often that you'll need to hit this button.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:PerformanceCons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
What's an iPad?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.IPad cannot even come close to the performance of this tablet with all the extra money they charge you. 4k video output! Granted that is only in console mode. One correction that I have noticed speakers while they are stereo are not front firing like some of the descriptions I have read. They are side firing so if you are holding in you hands you tend to block the speakers. Now the only bad thing is the battery. Now one can hardly blame the battery when you are playing an intense game while rocking a 192 core video card. Example: Game of War will run the battery down 25% in about 10 minutes.
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionIs this compatible with the Phantom 3 standard ?
Asked by tazsasha.
- A:Answer Yes, it is compatible with DJI GO and DJI GO. 4 apps. Very good video transmission with no lag. Recommended.
Answered by MedicFL1
Q: QuestionCan I play clash of clans on this tablet?
Asked by Robert.
- A:Answer Yes, this a android 6.0 tablet well supports clash of clans
Answered by KingGamerFTWYT
Q: QuestionCan you transfer files from a usb flash drive using a micro usb adapter?
Asked by Scott.
- A:Answer Yes, the Nvidia Shield K1 tablet will recognize a microUSB adapter to USB flash drive. It recognized two different brand flash drives immediately and it unmounts just like a microSD card in Settings->Storage or after power off.
Answered by Steve
Q: QuestionDoes this come with the controller or is that separate?
Asked by Thegamer.
- A:Answer No, this does not come with the controller.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionThe specifications say the device has a USB port, is this a normal size USB port, or a microUSB?
Asked by Question.
- A:Answer Micro USB
Answered by anihakuten
Q: QuestionIs there a screen protector that will fit this NVIDIA - SHIELD K1 - 8" - Tablet?
Asked by NvidiaBurlington.
- A:Answer Yes. I bought one of several choices available on Amazon.
Answered by jnojag
Q: QuestionWill Android 7.0 Nougat work on this tablet? Also will it upgrade to Android 6.0 since it is listed as a Android 5.1 OS? Good reviews so far for this tab but want the latest OS in a tab.
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer I am running Android 7.0 on my newer version Shield
Answered by Richard