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56
Engadget
Score
It might work in a pinch, but you wouldn't want to use it regularly.
56

It might work in a pinch, but you wouldn't want to use it regularly.

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Engadget Review

Google's curious little media streamer is a beauty to behold but offers an unfortunate combination of high price and limited functionality.

Pros
  • Stunning designHigh-quality audio outputPlenty of connectivity options
Cons
  • Limited functionalityCan only access Google Play contentCan only be controlled by Android devices
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User Reviews

40
michaelkeating
The Q is a beautifully designed, high-end product for Android users who already...read more
50
romf
The Nexus Q is Google's attempt at providing a "social"-enabled content consumption...read more
60
huyennguyen
it's so so.
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56
Average Critic Score

Video quality

69
 

Media support

38
 

Design and form factor

82
 

Ease of use

58
 

Audio quality

83
 

How It Stacks Up

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NVIDIA
84
NVIDIA

Shield Android TV

Engadget

84
 

Critic

76
 

User

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Samsung

Smart Media Player GX-SM530CF

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

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User

85
 
Google Nexus
56
Google

Nexus Q

Engadget

56
 

Critic

56
 

User

63
 
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How It Stacks Up

Olive

One

Engadget

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Critic

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User

Not yet scored
 
NVIDIA
84
NVIDIA

Shield Android TV

Engadget

84
 

Critic

76
 

User

Not yet scored
 
Samsung

Smart Media Player GX-SM530CF

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

85
 
Google Nexus
56
Google

Nexus Q

Engadget

56
 

Critic

56
 

User

63
 
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