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 😎

[@user-ty4sp3sk2z]

@@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]

@@user-ty4sp3sk2z 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.

[@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.

[@CodyakaLamer]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@jknubbknubby9441]

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

[@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.

[@alexisbrown733]

Thx u 4 sharing very informative

[@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.

[@shefrombrooklyn718]

Love it.

[@curbsidetech]

So far its really good!

[@RandallStevenson]

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

[@Max86421]

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

[@kingzach74]

Sadly no.

[@Rico17i]

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

[@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?

[@mrlbattle1]

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

[@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'?

[@DeVstatrOmga]

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

[@reelgood706]

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

[@drakek1610]

Can it use external USB storage for apps

[@JatinderWalia-py3ol]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@thereases12]

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

[@scaryifliteral]

Yes

[@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

[@user-du8fo9ep6y]

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

[@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! 👍

[@nickphoto123]

No summary of Google I/O?

[@scaryifliteral]

Nothing I have anything to say about. Lots of AI stuff, maybe two or three things I thought were cool.

[@3dtexan890]

Doctor Who??? LMAO

[@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.

[@sirjohndoeofpa3292]

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

[@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.

[@user-sd3cx7bp4p]

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?

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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....

[@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.

[@samramirez940]

Does this have airplay like the roku?

[@scaryifliteral]

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

[@randymarsh9101]

Walmart TV streaming box that you can never find at Walmart

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@narvaeztiamson918]

Does the USB DRIVE support NTFS & EXFAT format?

[@zeroturn7091]

FAT32 and exFAT

[@wadexyz]

also supports YERFAT