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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1245 reviews

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    I did not purchase this.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I did not purchase this. My card was Used unarthurized and charged by someone in Kentucky.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Meh

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a great product overall. Would recommend a google tv instead.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad experience

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Brand new but Bad product, never wanted to turn on.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Stopped working

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the last month, it intermittently shutting down while streaming. Yesterday it did it again and never turned back on.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Still the best

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The NVIDIA Shield TV is a standout in the streaming device market still in 2025, offering a blend of high-performance streaming and robust software support. While newer models have emerged, the Shield TV continues to be a top choice for versatility and longevity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Overall good experience

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've owned/regularly used this device for a month now (previously had a lower-end Android TV stick), and have overall have had a good experience. Pros: + GameStream works well with my TV close to the wifi router and computer connected via ethernet (this was one of the main features that I was interested in). Together with the "game mode" option on my TV I was able to achieve low input latency and smooth gameplay. + TV streaming apps work well, have not had any issues. + Remote integrates well with my sound bar and TV. Cons: - No mute button on the remote, have to find my soundbar remote for this

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Yep, it's an upgrade!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Picked up the New Tube and I was not disappointed! I already own 3 and wanted 1 more for my last TV and waited for the latest model. I was open minded and didn't expect much of a change. Well I was very surprised that it was actually and upgrade, slight but noticeable. Love the new remote, it is definitely what was needed! It is remarkable! Thanks you Shield for the experience!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Box - Works Great for Streaming

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Box is very easy to use and works better than my old system. Very little lagging.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Spectrum app

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pros: The A1 processor makes a big difference when it comes to upscaling and the sound is perfect. I am a Roku person and this is the only reason why I bought this until Roku comes out with a faster processor that can upscale the picture. Cons: You CAN NOT download the Spectrum App like many people say you can.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Streaming Device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Streaming Device, The Best Yet. For all movie lovers, This will do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Running like crap now

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've had mine for 4 years, over the last year is has been horrible. Freezing, must be rebooted each time I use it and it's become very slow. I've completely reset it, removing and reinstall just one app to see if memory was an issue, no change. I initially purchased it thinking the video quality would be much better than my Roku devices and better than the installed apps on my TV. Didn't see a difference between it and the Roku even after playing with all of the video settings. And the quality was not close to being as good as the apps installed on the TV. Right now I use the TV apps on my TV's and the Shield on my projector. For a log time it would not connect via ethernet, then all of the sudden one day it started working. Another problem is the inability to connect to hotel networks, which Roku devices do effortlessly. I did read about some ways to get it to work on a hotel network but I just didn't have the time to do it. What I do love is the remote that connects to anything and it's backlit. Still using it but I have my Roku connected also just incase the Shield starts acting up. BTW, I have several Roku devices, some older than the Shield, they never have an issue.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WOW Just Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have use many streaming boxes but by far this is the fastest and the best. you also upgrade storage with an SD drive great job NVIDIA

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    NVIDIA Shield Review

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product is good overall. The remote could be a bit better. It does not have a mute button on it. I like to think of myself as being technical enough to understand technical differences between products. This device is running on an android platform, no surprise there, so for anyone who does not consider themselves as technical won’t see any difference between this devise and almost any other android driven device. So because the AI up scaling gets all of the buzz, I don’t see enough of a difference that should pull a Firestick user away from a firestick. In fact if I were asked I would discourage a person who uses a firestick to make the change. I like the ability to manage my device so I like the android device. A non technical novice person who only uses their device as a means to cut the cord should save the extra cost of purchasing a Shield and stick to the fire stick due to its simplicity in setting up and operating. The remote also has a mute button on it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nvidia Shield

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best android streaming device I’ve ever owned besides the pro!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    John Donnell

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have not been able to install it as of yet. But I have friends that have one and they are well please with theirs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best media box

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this is the best media box on the market. Way better than the Firestick

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    10 stars and counting... I love this box, you can watch anything and do so much with it..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Shield remote

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works very well , too bad it doesn’t have a previous channel button.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Never again

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was very disappointed in Best Buy and NVIDIA . Neither company personnel could tell me how to hook this up to my TV and soundbar. This is sitting in the box it came with; UNUSED

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Too unreliable for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pros - Feature rich and flexible, easy to use. Google app store. Cons- unreliable. Hangs often with Hulu, interface is confusing, Android assistant slow and inconsistent. No multi tasking. Too expensive and features do not justify the price. Need to focus on more reliable functionality vs feature set. Compared to Roku for $25 is more reliable.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend