Walmart’s New Streamer Just Killed the Chromecast | Onn. 4K Pro Google TV Review

Chromecast with Google TV is one of those things that’s just been … around … for what seems like forever. And now it’s been replaced by the Walmart Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device.
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Yes, really. Chromecast with Google TV is actually closing in on its fourth birthday, and it’s never really had much competition, especially when it comes to price. But Walmart just ended that with the Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device.

That’s a bad name for what basically is a Walmart-branded Chromecast. But the name on the box is the only place you’ll actually see any Walmart creep happening. Boot it up, and you’ll feel like you’re using a Chromecast — only this one lacks the lag that we’ve had to put up with for years in Google’s hardware. And what’s more is that Onn’s has a built-in speaker and microphone array, which basically makes it a Google TV version of the Amazon Fire TV Cube, and at less than half the price.

So we’re in a pretty intriguing place. Google shows no signs of replacing the Chromecast anytime soon. Walmart has something with an even better experience, for just $50. The only hard part is being able to find one, as it’s sold out pretty quickly.

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[Trust-Yourself-st]

How long until walmart flips that advertisement switch...

[bootlegsnackz]

Phil Nickinson is a straight OG in the android game. Glad to see him on this channel even tho it's only every once in a while. Good video!

[jeffreydurham]

This sounds like what has been teased for the next generation Chromecast. Makes a person wonder either Walmart's Onn liked the idea that they ran with it, or Google decided to let them release their version first before Google releases their flagship version later.

[SactoShane]

Wow I’m actually surprised to see modern dad again. I thought he just stop doing this stuff. Good to see him back

[randallsmith]

I have a couple of the Onn 4K Streaming devices, and I've been happy with them. They don't support Dolby Vision, but the TVs they are on don't need that feature. They've been getting software updates, and they have a much better remote than the Chromecast.

I may pick one of these up also.

[JakeSweeper]

Got the $20 4k box (no ethernet or usb-a), and it runs pretty dang well. The addition of usb means it could possibly make a good Retro Arch console.

[aggropa]

Really outstanding review. People probably don’t realize how hard it is to make something this seamless and thorough

[skf]

I trust Walmart to listen to everything in my house, unfiltered. They have my best interest in mind.

[chrissmith]

Great video! Definitely want to get one of these. The lack of ads is a big reason, especially since Roku is putting video ads into its UI, so I think I'll be tossing my Roku overboard now.

Is Walmart putting this on sale for memorial weekend? And, I DEF want the updated remote. Love backlighting! 😎

[stevecohen]

I bought the Onn puck about a year ago and totally love it.
As soon as the 4K Pro showed up on the Walmart website I pounced on it.
I haven’t set it up yet, but I’m sure I’m going to be very pleased with it.
I got it for the expanded Ram and Storage as well as the built in 3.0 USB port.
The Ethernet is a nice touch, but at 10/100 I’m probably going to use a USB hub with and Gigabit Ethernet port in it.

There are actually 3 versions of the remote.
The one with the Live TV not backlit.
One without the Live TV not backlit.
And the backlit version.
I just got the one without the Live TV not backlit.

[will]

Thanks for getting an answer from Walmart about the backlit remote issue!

[ryuhayabusa]

To think that I nearly RETURNED it last night. Reached Walmart too late, then gave it another try. Onn 4K is a dream come true. At last, I can use a comfortable remote to reach my custom launcher and favorite apps with one click.

[hectorj.romanp.]

What about DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-X, TrueHD and audio passthrough?

[Prizm]

You think Onn 4K Pro is a bad name? Did you forget the proper name for the "Google ChromeCast with Google TV 4K"? 🤢🤢
Walmart wins this round, IMO 😄

[davidcole]

Actually considering getting one. Because my Smart TV is running out space and this allows expanding the Storage

[Sas-wklj]

This video quality is even better than Caleb's review videos. Kudos to the team DT for such eye candy video quality!

[MrTomengle]

After watching your review I went and bought one yesterday. It is all set up and so far Im impressed. Don't miss all of Amazons ads when using the firestick! Thanks for the great review!!

[dannyboots]

There's a version with no ports and the remote is a lot simpler for $20. I've had it for a couple months now and it's great

[Highgear]

I still prefer the Google 4K version because of the updates and entire unit can be hidden behind your TV....My 4K Chromecast doesn't lag

[scottchurchill]

You're right saying that wireless or ethernet connector support almost all sources. For those who want the highest resolution stream buy a $20 usb dongle to add 1 MB ethernet.