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NVIDIA Shield Tablet

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    86 Engadget Score
    An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.
    86

    An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.

    How we score

    The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

    Engadget Review

    NVIDIA’s second-generation Shield is more powerful, more versatile and more accessible than its predecessor. It’s not only the best Android gaming device on the market, but also a fine tablet, too.

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    Pros
    • Fast, powerful and built for gamers
    • NVIDIA GameStream still impresses
    • A solid tablet in its own right
    Cons
    • Controller not included
    • Mediocre camera
    • Mushy power button
    • Limited (but expandable) storage space

    Reviews

    83
     
    Average Critic Score
    Critic Reviews 9
    89
     
    Average User Score
    User Reviews 7
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    Specs

    Key Specs

    Form factor
    Tablet
    Operating system
    Android
    Screen size
    822
    Storage type
    Internal, Memory card
    Camera (integrated)
    Yes

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    86 Engadget Score
    An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.
    86

    An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.

    How we score

    The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

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    Scores

    Engadget

    86
     

    User Reviews

    100
    suigintou
    With what it is, I can see why people can mistake its identity in the tech world...read more
    90
    AlfyTheGayDino
    This tablet is amazing. Easily the best tablet on the market right now. However...read more
    90
    pseudomind
    Before I go any further, let me say that this is my first tablet.I have been...read more
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