Nvidia Shield K1 specifications
8.00" IPS LCD1920×12005MP Camera5200mAhNvidia Tegra K1 28.00nm4-core @ 2.3 GHz2 GB RAM
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The Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 is a 2015 gaming-focused Android tablet powered by the Nvidia Tegra K1 chip, featuring 192 Kepler CUDA cores for desktop-class GPU performance. Its 8-inch 1920×1200 IPS display, front-facing stereo speakers, and GameStream technology enable both mobile gaming and wireless PC game streaming from a GeForce GTX PC. Priced at $199 with micro-HDMI output and microSDXC support, it remains a uniquely capable gaming device.
See full specifications below ↓Strengths
- Pro: Tegra K1's 192 Kepler CUDA cores deliver desktop-class GPU performance
- Pro: GameStream enables wireless PC game streaming from GeForce GTX systems
- Pro: Front-facing stereo speakers tuned for gaming audio
- Pro: Micro-HDMI output for big-screen gaming at 1080p
- Pro: 5200mAh battery with microSDXC support up to 128GB
Weaknesses
- Con: Stylus hardware removed compared to original Shield Tablet
- Con: Only 2GB RAM limits multitasking and some demanding titles
- Con: Wi-Fi only — no LTE variant available
- Con: 356g weight is heavier than typical 8-inch tablets
- Con: Dated 28nm Tegra K1 chip shows age against modern SoCs
Full Specifications
Display
8.00"
Screen Size
2.3MP
Resolution
- Size
- 8.00 inches
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1200 pixels
- Aspect Ratio
- 8:5
- Pixel Density
- 283 ppi
- Technology
- IPS LCD
- Touchscreen
- yes, Multi-touch
Chipset & Memory
Nvidia Tegra K1
Chipset
28nm
Process
2GB
RAM
- Chipset
- Nvidia Tegra K1 (28nm)
- Manufacturer
- Nvidia
- Process
- 28 nm
- GPU
- Kepler GK20A (192 CUDA cores)
- RAM
- 2 GB
- Storage
- 16 GB
Camera
5MP
Main Camera
5MP
Front Camera
- Main Camera
- 5 MP
- Main Camera Features
- Autofocus
- Front Camera
- 5 MP
Battery
5200 mAh
Battery
- Capacity
- 5200 mAh
Design
356g
Weight
221x126x9.2
Dimensions (mm)
- Form Factor
- Tablet
- Dimensions
- 221 x 126 x 9.2 mm
- Weight
- 356 g (12.56 oz)
- Colors
- Black
Connectivity
4.0, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
WiFi
- Bluetooth
- 4.0, A2DP, LE
- WiFi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
- USB
- microUSB 2.0
- GPS
- GPS, GLONASS
Network
4G
LTE
3G
UMTS
- Network Bands
- WCDMA: 900 (900), 1700 (1700), 1900 (1900), 2100 (2100); LTE: B17 (700), B20 (800), B5 (850), 900 (900), B8 (900), B4 (1700), 1800 (1800), B3 (1800), B2 (1900), 1900 (1900), B1 (2100), B7 (2600)
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
