Walmart's $50 Streaming Box is OUTSTANDING | Onn 4k Pro Google TV Streaming Box Review

Walmart's $20 ONN Streaming Box is.. Great? ONN Google TV 4K Streaming Box Review
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[@Dantastic123]

Is this different than Chromecast with Google TV in 4k? They're the same price and seem to do the same thing. Maybe the added function as a smart speaker?

[@scaryifliteral]

Built in smart speaker, better remote, better specs, faster.

[@metalcrip89]

This is a excellent device Walmart is coming for the fire stick sold my laggy 4k Max generation 1 for this 😎

[@JuanBurgos-i8x]

@@metalcrip89 The first Noticable difference is the Video Quality on the ONN Pro. Its worse than the previous Onn Box. Skin tones are darker with the Pro. You have to constantly play with the TVs video settings and its still not the same. The previous Onn box shows more vivid in video quality. I was going to buy 2 when i first bought the Onn pro but, i am going to hold off on that. My other boxes show better. I am not satisfied with the way it looks. Also.. The first Onn Box has less bloatware.. Its slightly faster than the Onn second and 3rd boxes. It runs on Android TV vs Google TV on the second and 3rd boxes.

[@kb-is1jn]

No it dont idk what you looking at or if your color blind lol 4k features on 4k pro are way better then the first 2 onn devices 😂😂​@user-ty4sp3sk2z

[@grayrabbit2211]

@@JuanBurgos-i8x That's called HDR being used on a cheaper TV. Disable HDR and you'll have the brightness back again. or buy a more expensive, brighter TV which can truly handle HDR.

[@CodyakaLamer]

I just got the Pro 2 days ago and got excited using a USB port. So far i really love it

[@BBTechBreakdown]

It's insane how smooth even the basic 1080p Chromecast feels compared to whatever garbage comes built into the lg TV I have haha

[@brianmurphy5364]

Good job on the video Shane! I too was very surprised by the performance at the price point. I've been a long time Firestick owner, but this performs so much better than my 4K Max: picture quality, speed, not laggy and much much better curation of videos and media to watch! The only problem I've noted so far is that if you use Bluetooth Headphones, the audio over then is choppy and distorted while connected. I did some troubleshooting, and determined the issue is with the included remote. I took the battery out of the remote, and used the remote in Google Home on my phone as a workaround, and when I do that, there is no problem with the audio. To rule out Bluetooth interference, I completely covered the remote in aluminum foil except for the front, and problem was still there. It seems to me that the remote continuously communicates over Bluetooth, which consumes the Bluetooth bandwidth. Seems like manufacturer (Google) can fix that by having the remote enter a sleep mode if no buttons are pressed for a period of time.

[@itssmk_]

Did this get a hotfix? Im looking for a tv box now and on the fence between this and the new google 4k one

[@johnszatkowski6898]

OK! I'm NOT shitting on the ONN box but for me with smart home integration and FULL device control for ALL my video/audio devices the Fire Cube 3rd gen is pretty awesome. Yes, it costs WAY more but also gives you SO much control and Routines that work with Alexa that ANY ONN of Google TV box/stick will NEVER ever match! The Fire Cube enhances lower stream quality channels and makes them look better for one. I have Routines setup to when I leave turns my TV and sound bar off and when I return home turns on my TV and soundbar on and will tune to a specific KZbin TV channel and lighting options so when I walk in the door everything is already ON and suits my needs. To me this convenience is SO much worth the extra price that these "sticks" just cannot do as fluid and seamless. I will NOT argue that this ONN box is good but it's just NOT the level I'm used to or want using the "Google" route which seems broken more times than not.

[@nestorrivas9825]

No doubt ONN TV BOX 4K is amazing, the best Quality priceless device compared with others TV boxes at present Day greetings from Colombia I love it 🇨🇴💯💥👌

[@ChrisXif1]

Thanks for you comments about "Continue Watching"...I've been very surprised at how poorly that works. Seems it should be something Google would excel at, instead, just a lot of dissaporintment!

[@brianratcliff7793]

Me. I'm watching Paramount plus I'm a big Star Trek fan for one thing. Plus there are other things I like on there.

[@jknubbknubby9441]

Nice vid i have the 1st looking forward to getting this one

[@Th33Vultur3]

I purchased one today and I also have the fire stick 4k max and I’ll tell you this, if the rumors are true that Amazon is going to release Vega and it’s going to get rid of sideloading, it’s gonna be the death of the fire stick. I will buy android boxes from now on.

[@RandallStevenson]

What about home media streaming? like Plex or Jellyfin transcoding?

[@snfrd]

I have the previous gen. So I'm not sure if this is worth the upgrade. I know, extra gb of ram and more storage but does the 4k look that good? And I wish they had a legit way to multitask or switch between apps like and phones.

[@chasjonk1002]

Myself and others have experienced that the regular CBS app (not the news or sports ones) will install but not show up on the ribbon/home page of the box. It does show up when you go into the settings. Any others out there who have experienced this?

[@bjberge]

Will it work with my logitech harmony elite remote control with hub just asking

[@ryuhayabusa6776]

Might go back to Fire Stick, because having buttons for Play, Fast-Forward, and Rewind works better in apps like ESPN. I can't pair a good alternate remote with Onn 4K Pro.

[@Max86421]

Nice! Can i use Walmart one remote on the Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K? 🤔

[@kingzach74]

Sadly no.

[@marioflores7605]

Onn 4k has a WiFi Flaw. I have 2 . WiFi connection won’t display , won’t connect… I have to unplug it. And plug it back to restart and refresh unit..

[@alexisbrown733]

Thx u 4 sharing very informative

[@sirjohndoeofpa3292]

I replaced my failing and aging Shield with this..... couldn't be happier. Nvidia's time has passed

[@juanmasa3020]

sell it to me cheap bro,your nvidia

[@TheRealVini]

Did you see speed difference?

[@diyi75]

I own two of these, neither with the back lit remote 😑. I also watch Paramount+ 😂

[@mrlbattle1]

Thanks for sharing this information I was about to get one of their warranties but now I won't.

[@DimensionTrader]

What is model number? Need to be able to setup in Harmony Elite

[@bjberge]

Me too

[@paulh6517]

I bought into the hype and got one. I am returning it today and going back to the firestick. My firestick controls the on/off of my av receiver where this onn box only controls the volume of my av receiver. I could deal with that but every two or three minutes the audio to the programs that I watch would cut out (only for a second). This onn box is not ready for production. I will say that the picture on my LG tv looked a little brighter than with my Firestick. When the Firestick goes to a closed system (unable to side load), I will look for other options or just bite the bullet for an Apple TV box.

[@scaryifliteral]

In case this confuses anyone, this box is fully capable of controlling the volume of either the box itself or of the TV/whatever it's plugged into. It is also capable of turning off your TV with the power button. The audio thing is not something I've seen while using it for the last week. Could be a defective unit or it could be misbehaving with something with your setup. I have tested it with a receiver running into some large speakers and with a TV outputting over optical.

[@thomassetzer]

Nothing beats a shield tv 2019 pro

[@sirjohndoeofpa3292]

Shield is ancient. Failing brand

[@thomassetzer]

@@sirjohndoeofpa3292 the shield is the best if u have a decent tv the AI upscaling is a beast plus all that power u get plus android tv is way better than google tv to many ads

[@snave59]

@@sirjohndoeofpa3292 Agree

[@wdm213]

cloth top is a dust collector

[@dylandouglas93]

Are you able to use the USB on the back to use extended storage to have more space for applications so I could install a kodi build on this?

[@lamb88ert]

Yes

[@bigkahuna2084]

I don't think so, unless you format it to 'device' storage (and 'FAT32' format?). That MIGHT make it unrecognizable for External media ... I'm not sure ... unless you use adb commands to 'partition' the USB storage. Also possibly could plug in a USB 'hub' (with or without an extra ethernet port) that would give you EXTRA USB 3.0 ports. Then could have one USB flash drive (FAT32?) for extra apps (device storage) AND a SECOND flash drive (or even portable HD) for 'media' content! I did see a video from a YT channel where the guy demonstrated (in real time) that the ONN 4K 'Pro' box actually is capable of reading 'exFAT' formatted drives! This would get you around the file-size limitations of 'FAT32' formatted drives (no good for larger high bit-rate movies). What I don't know ... is if the box will recognize two USBs in the different formats that are plugged into the same 'hub'?

[@pchris6662]

I just can’t understand one thing…why people want to buy things that have a microphone and listen to everything you say and do “who knows what” with that audio. Can it be turned off and left in manual-only mode?

[@thereases12]

Can you use this $50 box on a 48 in. LED tv? My TV is not 4k, it's HD

[@scaryifliteral]

Yes

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Buffering I don't believe it. None of my other streaming devices buffer. Why is this Onn 4K pro buffering?

[@cjsomething4995]

Everything I own buffers....

[@reelgood706]

Does this have Bluetooth capabilities? Can it be hooked up to a Bluetooth surround sound system?

[@dray759]

Is the Onn box better than the firestick...

[@snave59]

Yes

[@aviwoodstar8007]

100% better

[@alexcromwell8080]

@@aviwoodstar8007does d onn buffers a lot ?

[@aviwoodstar8007]

Had it for 3 weeks and it showed no signs of buffering so far but my amazon cubes buffers a lot

[@Rico17i]

How does it work with a mouse? My current android box is pretty shaky.

[@SteveMartinUSA]

I can't get the "onn. Google TV 4K Pro Streaming Device (New, 2024)" to recognize four of my USB external drives, telling me they're corrupt. Three of them are 2 & 4TB Crucial X10 (exFAT, unpowered), and Sandisk 4TB (exFAT, unpowered). The fourth drive is an 8TB Seagate backup drive (NTFS, powered). The 2TB also failed to even be recognized while connected to a powered dock. However, the Onn. does recognize a 256GB Sandisk thumb drive (exFAT). Do you have any ideas on how to get my portable SSDs working? I'll probably return the Onn. if I don't get it figured out soon. Thank you!

[@JatinderWalia-py3ol]

Do you know any outlet where I can buy this in Canada?

[@drakek1610]

Can it use external USB storage for apps

[@randymarsh9101]

Walmart TV streaming box that you can never find at Walmart

[@machoprotegido5607]

My old tv box had a mouse button, that was awesome for browsing

[@scaryifliteral]

I have a third party remote that has a gyro mouse that works fine with this.

[@sundance2005]

I am having issues with the box freezing when I watch Amazon prime TV. Has anyone else had this issue? Everything else works great.

[@wadexyz]

I've had some issues. 1) audio / video was not sync'ing properly, i had to turn off surround sound. not sure if that's my TV's fault, or what. no soundbar, in case you are wondering, just TV speakers. 2) the Free TV button doesn't do a thing. probably because i'm in canada. 3) it was in the same room that a google smart speaker was already in, so we moved that speaker to another part of the house....so problem solved? well, the Onn box can't seem do a couple some of the things my wife used the other smart speaker for, such as , a) alarms, and b) "broadcast" feature

[@bigkahuna2084]

I always have my Android phone turned on next to me. So, if I say 'Hey, Google' to the ONN 4K PRO box's speaker next to my TV ... isn't that going to constantly be activating my phone?? Is there an option to change the 'wake word' on this box (like I have on my Amazon ECHO Dots), to avoid this potential issue? LASTLY, I would like to use these ONN boxes to get away from Amazon's FireOS and their excessive meddling and 'ad assaults.' But, I have invested in three ECHO Dot speakers. I don't have money to replace them with Google Mini's (is that the correct name?). Is there any compatibility for my ECHO Dots to use with Google Voice's A.I.? I'd hate to trash them (although Alexa often makes me want to!) and trying to re-sell them is just too much of a pain for me (I don't even know what I could get). HELP!

[@scaryifliteral]

If there are two possible targets for "Hey, Google," both will start listening and then one will respond. I've disabled the hotword on my phones for years because of this. No option to change the trigger word on any Google device. Not sure on the Amazon speakers, but I'd guess they aren't interoperable.

[@bigkahuna2084]

​@@scaryifliteral Thanx, kindly for the feedback! 👍

[@gabrielalamberti5860]

I wish it was not a speaker. Doesit have Bluetooth?

[@scaryifliteral]

Yes. You can disable the smart speaker stuff with a switch on the side.

[@TrentonMatthews]

has anyone noticed, unless it's just me, at the audio from the mic is a bit different sounding?

[@scaryifliteral]

Discord lowered the volume of my mic at some point and I'm not sure if anything was recorded with that being the case, but that's the only possibility I can think of offhand. EDIT: It's also possible I had an air conditioner going and you're hearing noise cancellation doing it's best.

[@3dtexan890]

You said a SPEAKER when you using it as a MICROPHONE! Speakers and microphones are two different items.

[@scaryifliteral]

I didn't say speaker, I said smart speaker. Smart speakers have microphones. That's what makes them smart speakers.

[@dennispennington9773]

Looks good except that you will have to watch ads in You Tube and still have to buy most shows and programs that you really want. OK, we know this is what it really is about.

[@scaryifliteral]

Correct, you will have to pay for content in some form or fashion as is true with any legal starting box 😐

[@bigkahuna2084]

Using 'Smarttube (Next)' app gets rid of the (out-of-control) YT ads. And this box can download any Android-based 3rd-party apps ... just like FireOS devices. It is just as capable of being used responsibly.

[@snave59]

@@scaryifliteral Not true.There are plenty of apps with tons of content,you can side load.There are many people on youtube,that can and will show you how to sideload really good apps.

[@3dtexan890]

Doctor Who??? LMAO

[@donnaten2]

HELP! looking for advice. My usb mouse isn't working on this device. worked fine on my firestick. then I tried 2 others, one usb and one wired, none work. I managed to get a bluetooth mouse on but even that didn't follow thru with commands. Is there something in the settings I need to do? never came across an issue like this before.

[@danniethamer7936]

Is usb debugging turned on?

[@donnaten2]

@@danniethamer7936 absolutely.

[@donnaten2]

@@danniethamer7936 yes. always

[@Scarecrow-qt1zn]

The fact it has a 10/100 Ethernet Port.. is a total deal breaker for me needs to have Gigabit Ethernet to be viable in todays tech.

[@scaryifliteral]

What on earth are you doing on this box that needs more bandwidth than that?

[@drrasii]

Agreed, to play 4k local network videos you want this. a $15 USB Gig ethernet adapter plugged in the back solves it and works well.

[@johnnykeener3727]

But I normally avoid Walmarts. :)

[@scaryifliteral]

A good product is a good product lol. Hard to buy anything from a retailer that isn't problematic..

[@snave59]

It's Walmart.There is no s at the end.

[@samramirez940]

Does this have airplay like the roku?

[@scaryifliteral]

As this is a Google TV product, it has Chromecast support, not AirPlay.

[@narvaeztiamson918]

Does the USB DRIVE support NTFS & EXFAT format?

[@zeroturn7091]

FAT32 and exFAT

[@wadexyz]

also supports YERFAT

[@EdwardBates-d3n]

omg its crazy awsome good bye fire stick

[@mw7967]

The Fire stick Max has a better processor and ironically has better compatibility with side loaded apps. There are some apps that can be side loaded on the Fire stick, which are incompatible with the Onn device.

[@bigkahuna2084]

​@@mw7967 Any that you can mention here? I am getting ready to hook-up the previous $19 ONN box (w/Google-TV) and just assumed that I could side-load the same apps I currently have on my FireSticks (short of the ones designed specifically for FireOS) ... as most are designed for the Android OS. You are saying this is not so?

[@lipidal10]

Great review! I bought this TV yesterday, but there were a few pieces of information I wish had been included in the review: 1. The impact of Dolby Vision 2. Whether you can schedule the TV to turn on/off using Google Assistant. Thanks!

[@DimensionTrader]

What is model number? Need to be able to setup in Harmony Elite

[@bjberge]

Me too

[@BLKW4RDR3M0N]

That find my remote feature is what really stuck out to me. I also like how the remote is much more filled out and substantial looking. I especially love the built-in smart speaker functions and adaptable quick access button.

[@israeljaimes6497]

I have both Chromecast with google tv and onn with google tv and for some reason onn is more snappier than my Chromecast

[@drrasii]

Google always makes terrible hardware

[@ESCO2]

Hands up if your Onn 4K Pro's remote has a "Free TV" blue botton 🙋🏽‍♂️😂

[@jpisaac85]

I'm facing a suttering issue on this device when it wakes up from the screensaver. Rebooting the decive fixes the issue. I hope they fix it with an update.

[@scaryifliteral]

I've started seeing this in the last couple of weeks as well.

[@ELCapiTRAN]

I was seriously considering one but then saw that the ethernet port only supports 10/100? For the most part that's going to be enough, but it just seems like a weird part to skimp on. It's one of the reasons why i like my apple TV 4k, although the apple interface is so basic. I'm looking forward to the google TV 4k box, but that processor in it worries me. I want to replace my apple tv 4k because it has so many issues with HDMI Arc detecting it on my OLED TV or soundbar.

[@drrasii]

Get a USB gig ethernet adapter, problem solved. Using that my Onn 4k Pro is streaming large 4k plex files flawlessly.

[@jamescaso7505]

I'm happy with my onn 4k pro it is awesome hooked up ,sideloaded all my best apps plus the new onn streaming box pro 4k has hey Google ask it anything just like echo dot . Great box

[@ELf-xs4bf]

Bro you didn't mention anything about os lagging compared to previous google tv 4k😮

[@scaryifliteral]

Didn't mention it because I didn't see it

[@tentpitchr]

You and Mr. Mobile are my go to for reviews

[@scaryifliteral]

Thanks!

[@JamesDLegan]

I have had it for a week and like you also use for my smart home.

[@BenBakaryJuniorSIRIKI]

What difficult it is to do an order on Walmart. Three Times my order was canceled. Please IS anyone Can help me?

[@dwreck8401]

What was your order number? I'm in management and can maybe look it up for you to see what's going on. I'm going to guess the item was out of stock but it should give you an option to ship to house.

[@jebaker2]

⁉️ Random question.... Shane posted a video a month or two ago showing how to hide the down arrow at the bottom of the keyboard and I cannot find it for the life of me. Just got a Pixel Fold and I want that arrow gone! 😂

[@scaryifliteral]

I may be wrong, but I don't think Pixels allow that.

[@jebaker2]

Bummer... thanks!!

[@MycahM]

I am a bit concerned about the Ethernet being only 10/100. Have you tried playing any high bitrate 4k Dolby vision content?

[@scaryifliteral]

Not through Ethernet, no.

[@bigkahuna2084]

I understand that you can somewhat get around this by buying a USB 3.0 Ethernet Hub ('uGreen' or other, '4-way' less than $20). Depending on the bandwidth you pay for, I think you could get at least 200-400 Mbps DOWNLOAD speed (maybe better?), as opposed to being limited to the 95-99 Mbps by plugging directly into the box's onboard ethernet port.

[@Sportdog1000]

This reminds me of the Firestick cube... Only a lot cheaper.

[@kb-is1jn]

Nope the onn 4k pro is way better

[@ryuhayabusa6776]

Nice reviews of both. I almost returned mine, but kept it when I learned how to sideload Tennis Channel. Love that it displays flash-drive videos and custom launchers too. Great device.

[@james_do]

Can you elaborate here? My mother in law would love access to the tennis channel.

[@ryuhayabusa6776]

@@james_do Unfortunately, the new Tennis Channel app is awful. But if you want it, watch Streaming Wizard's "Copy Apps From Firestick To Android Box."

[@ryuhayabusa6776]

@@james_do Watch Streaming Wizard's 'How To Copy Apps From Firestick To Android Box.'

[@leonfelix662]

your the first man I no or hear say they don't like TUBE 😅😅😅😅 God true never hear someone say that 😅😂😅😂

[@curbsidetech]

So far its really good!

[@tolust]

Is this more powerful (specs, etc.) & Better then a Nvidia box ?

[@scaryifliteral]

I have the OG Shield and while this thing is not match for it on 3DMark (it somehow only managed a score of 200..), in terms of normal use it's outstanding. It's right there with my Shield, if not faster.

[@tolust]

@@scaryifliteral thank you ! I didn't know this product existed. Does it do Dolby Atmos?

[@scaryifliteral]

Dolby Vision and Atmos

[@shefrombrooklyn718]

Love it.

[@DeVstatrOmga]

Would like to see if it can run and emulate up to PS2 or Dreamcast

[@CommodoreFan64]

I'd say if you already have a house full of Nest speakers/displays, & you don't need the other features get the cheaper 4K ONN box, otherwise get this.

[@scaryifliteral]

The speed difference is substantial too. For what that's worth.

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@scaryifliteral Maybe, but for someone who just wants a basic streaming player the 20 dollar ONN box still does the job well enough, so why spend over double for the extra features. Plus from all I've seen the speaker does not integrate well into a Nest speaker setup for whole home music, as when you ask the ONN speaker to play music it routes it through the HDMI port to your TV instead of the speaker itself. So yeah it all depends on your needs.

[@LaPineBear]

The wifi on mine keeps completely crashing! It has to be restarted or unplugged! There's 2 networks in the same room as the box! So the signals are completely strong, its like the whole wifi architecture of the device crashes. So im thinking my box is defective

[@scaryifliteral]

No issues like that with mine. I'd try to swap it.

[@TheAlphamale215]

Make sure dfs is turned off on the router look that up. Mite be messing you up.

[@LaPineBear]

@scaryifliteral I'm just using it Ethernet, that's likely how I would've anyways.

[@LaPineBear]

@TheAlphamale215 the device after its been on for awhile doesn't even show my saved networks, or the 2 networks in my room, or even my neighbors networks, it acts like it overheats and shutdown the wifi radio, im just using it ethernet, and that works fine.

[@bjberge]

Can you use it with the logitech harmony elite remote with hub