Our quick take
The alternatives to consider
- Apple TV review Buy from Apple.co.uk from £139
Nvidia Shield TV (2017) - 4.5 / 5
Nvidia Shield TV (2017) review: What’s new?
98 x 159 x 26mm; 250g Smaller than 2015 model Comes with new Shield Controller and Shield Remote
What is HDR (high dynamic range) and which TVs support it?
Nvidia Shield TV (2017) review: Google Assistant
Google voice assistant compatible Samsung SmartThings and wider smart home support
What is Google Assistant, how does it work and when can you use it?
Nvidia Shield TV (2017) review: Connections and storage
- HDMI 2.0b port with HDCP 2.2 and CEC support Two USB 3.0 ports Ethernet and 802.11ac Wi-Fi
Nvidia Shield TV (2017) review: Video and apps
Up to 4K HDR at 60fps Google Chromecast support built-in Dolby Atmos support
What is Dolby Vision? Dolby’s own HDR tech explained
Nvidia Shield TV (2017) review: Games and platform
Android 7.0 Nougat operating system GeForce Now cloud gaming Nvidia GameStream supported
What is Nvidia GeForce Now?
To recap
With Google Assistant and SmartThings functionality to be implemented in the coming months, the Shield TV will gradually become far more than a mere media streamer. It really could be the digital hub of your home, just as Nvidia promised many moons ago. And what price would you put on that?
