Walmart Onn 4K Pro Review & Guides (2024)

The new Walmart Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device is taking the world by storm due to its low price ($49.88) and impressive features. This comes at the perfect time as Amazon is blocking modifications on Fire TV systems. The Onn 4K Pro seems to be the nail in the coffin for the popular Amazon streaming devices.

The previous Onn 4K Google TV Box is still a huge hit at the $19 price-point and this new 4K Pro is for those who want a little extra.

This page will be updated on a frequent basis with important information and guides pertaining to the Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device. You will also find a review that focuses on the important features that TROYPOINT fans are interested in.

Walmart Onn 4K Pro Features at a Glance

• Android TV 12 with Google TV Interface
• CPU: Quad-core Cortex-A55
• GPU: Mali-G31 MP2
• 32GB Internal Storage
• 3GB RAM
• USB 3.0 Port
• 10/100 Ethernet
• WiFi 6: 2.4/5GHz 802.11ax
• Dolby Vision
• Dolby Atmos
• AV1 Codec
• Google Voice Assistant
• Hands Free Voice Control
• Custom Favorite Button on Remote
• Remote Control Finder
• Supports Expandable Storage
• Works with 3rd Party Launchers
• Supports Side-loading
• All popular paid streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime work

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Onn 4K Pro Review

The following review covers the new features and important information that TROYPOINT fans are curious about.

Specs

The most welcome change in this area is the 32GB of internal storage. This is a major pain-point that we see with most other budget-friendly streaming devices and the Onn 4K Pro is sure to make a big impact with this alone.

It’s important to point out that the OS and system apps take up approximately 11GB of space leaving you with 21GB but that should be plenty for all of your applications.

The device is also equipped with a USB 3.0 port which is also a nice addition which will allow for the use of USB drives, keyboards, etc. It’s important to note that not everything that we connect will work with this system. I tried connecting a Gigabit USB adapter but the best download speeds I got were 10 Mbps. I’ve seen some people having better luck with other adapters and this seems to be hit and miss.

It also comes with standard 10/100 Ethernet which will provide max download speed of 100 Mbps. There will be some complaining here that it’s not a Gigabit port but we need to remember that Onn is trying to keep this affordable. The affordability will be referenced quite a bit in this review as this is what Onn is known for. There are plenty of other high-powered Android TV boxes up for grabs but you will also pay more.

The WiFi 6 chip is screaming fast on the new Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device which you will see from my download/upload speeds referenced below. Due to these fabulous speeds, not sure an Ethernet port is even needed. Yes, there will be some tech geeks who claim that Ethernet is more stable but the truth is WiFi has come a long way in the past years and I personally never have any problems with streaming over my wireless connection with any of my devices.

You will see in the following images that the CPU and GPU are very comparable as far as performance from the previous Onn streaming box. This seems to be getting the most criticism but again I will remind you about the affordability factor that Onn is going for.

The following benchmark images are courtesy of Elias at AFTVNews.com where he breaks down the differences between the most popular Android-based streaming devices currently available.

CPU Benchmarks

GPU Benchmarks

There is such a thing as overkill on these streaming systems and why do we need all of this power if it plays 4K video as it should? If you’re a gamer, that’s a different story and both the CPU and GPU performance will matter to you. Don’t buy this box if you’re a gamer!

Don’t get too hung up on these benchmark scores as this device will work perfectly for the majority of cord-cutters. You may be a power-user who has different needs but in general, this box is strong enough.

The Onn 4K Pro also comes with 3GB of RAM Memory which is a nice addition. The typical RAM size on most budget streaming devices is 2 or 1.5 so this is definitely an improvement. Again, there is such a thing as overkill in this area as well and I feel that 3 is plenty unless you are using the device for other tasks than just streaming.

Hands Free Voice Control

The new Walmart Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device kind of serves as a smart hub due to its built-in speaker on top of the box. There is a reason why I say kind of. There are some commands that won’t work that do on my actual Google Nest Hub. I tried, “Hey Google, set a timer for 20 minutes.” It came back with, “Sorry, I can’t manage timers on this device.” So, it’s important to note that you won’t get all of the bells and whistles that you would on an actual Google smart hub.

The hands free feature allows you to control various aspects of the streaming device. You can say, “Hey Google, open TiviMate.” and it will launch the application without touching the remote control. There are many other commands that can be issued which tie into popular streaming services such as Netflix, etc.

You must first activate this feature under Settings/Privacy/Google Assistant/Hands-free Mic.

After issuing a command, you will see or hear the results on your connected television. If your TV is off or HDMI cord is disconnected, the audio will come out of the speaker on the Onn 4K Pro.

There’s an on/off microphone switch on the side of this Android TV Box so you can deactivate this feature if you don’t want to use it.

As I referenced in my First Impressions Video for Patrons, I’m not a big fan of this type of dual device. We also see this on the Amazon Fire TV Cube as well. I would rather see a smaller box that can be concealed easier behind the TV. I’ve never gotten into these voice commands, so this feature isn’t important to me at all.

Remote Control Features

There are two new features that come with the Onn 4K Pro. There’s a find your remote feature as well as a custom favorite button.

The find your remote feature is genius and something that all of these streaming devices should include. There’s a button under settings that will emit a loud pulsing sound from the remote when it’s pushed.

The new star button on the top-right side of the remote allows us to designate a favorite app that will open when it’s pushed. Unfortunately, this doesn’t seem to work when a 3rd party launcher is being used.

As usual, the remote does allow for controlling TV, soundbar, and AV receivers.

Some people complain that there isn’t a rewind/fast forward/play/pause button on the remote. Users can simply click the OK button during video playback and then use the on-screen buttons on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. Or, press the left/right directional pad buttons to rewind or fast forward. This complaint actually surprises me as I don’t think I’ve ever used the fast forward/rewind buttons on the Fire TV remote control. It all comes down to personal preference and this change may take some people awhile to get used to.

Supercharge Star Button on Onn 4K Pro Video Tutorial

Video Playback

I tested 4K video playback through both Kodi and Stremio and it played both movies and TV shows flawlessly. I also tested both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video and both worked as they should with no problems whatsoever.

3rd Party Launchers

My favorite “hack” on any Android TV/Google TV box is implementing a 3rd party launcher. This allows for a custom user interface without all of the annoying ads pushing streaming services we’ll never use.

The Onn 4K Pro does support 3rd party launchers with Launcher Manager that can be found in the TROYPOINT Toolbox.

Adoptable Storage

The new Walmart Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device comes with 32GB of internal storage so there should be plenty of room for installing apps. Some may still want to expand internal storage (Adoptable Storage) with a USB drive.

Thankfully, this does work, but my system rebooted unexpectedly prior to finishing the task. Once the Onn 4K Pro was back on, I went into Storage settings and migrated storage to USB drive and it worked. This is the step that was skipped prior to rebooting.

If you’ve been following me for any period of time, I’m not a big fan of expanding internal storage. It seems like there are numerous problems that arise and hopefully the new 32GB storage will be a good reason not to do this anymore.

Download/Upload Speed

I used the Analiti Speed test application for testing download & upload speeds on the new Walmart Onn 4K Pro.

I have 1GB Fiber download speed through my Internet Service Provider so that’s the reason for the fast speeds.

I’m connected to the 5GHz band on my ASUS RT-AX86U Pro WiFi 6 Router. This router resides in the same room as the new Onn 4K Pro (approximately 25 feet away from the wireless router).

I’m using Surfshark VPN as my VPN on Latham Server.

As you will see the speeds on this thing are lightning fast!

WiFi 6

Surfshark VPN Off: 437 Mbps Download & 246 Mbps Upload

Surfshark VPN On: 106 Mbps Download & 55 Mbps Upload

Ethernet

Surfshark VPN Off: 99 Mbps Download & 86 Mbps Upload

Surfshark VPN On: 97 Mbps Download & 71 Mbps Upload

Note: WiFi is faster due to the fact that this device comes with standard Ethernet which is only capable of max speeds of 100 Mbps.

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What’s in the Box

• Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device
• Bluetooth Remote Control
• HDMI Cord
• Power Adapter
• 2 AAA Batteries
• Quick Start Guide

Pros

• 32GB internal storage
• 3GB RAM
• Android TV/Google TV OS
• Ethernet
• USB 3.0
• Supports 3rd Party Launchers
• Adoptable Storage works
• Netflix certified
• New remote control features
• Hands-free Google Assistant
• Screaming fast download speed

Cons

• Not a fan of the bulky box with speaker
• Some voice commands don’t work that do on Google hubs
• Custom favorite button on remote not working with 3rd party launchers

Availability

This is a popular item and may be sold out in some stores and Walmart Website. Keep checking back on a regular basis if you don’t see this item in stock.

Many have had success purchasing through their local Walmart stores so be sure to check there if it shows as Out of Stock online.

Final Thoughts

There are two groups of people who use these Android-based streaming systems. Those who use paid streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, etc., and those who use free streaming APKs and like to mod their devices. There’s no doubt that TROYPOINT fans are the latter and the new Walmart Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device should be a welcome addition.

Could this streaming device be better? Yes it could but you will be paying more. I think that Onn did a fabulous job with this $50 Android TV/Google TV streaming box. Sure, some of you will want a Gigabit port or maybe more storage and there are devices out there that will do that…you will just need to pay more. It’s important to keep in mind that the Onn business model will never cater to high-end products, no matter what it is. They manufacture inexpensive items that “most people” will enjoy. For those of you “power users”, there are plenty of better alternatives.

There’s no wonder why the new Onn 4K Pro is getting so much attention. It’s an inexpensive streaming device that zeroes in on the biggest pain-point and that’s storage! Amazon tried to satisfy it’s customers with 16GB of internal storage on the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and that even seems a bit too small. Onn has doubled that size and it costs $10 less than the 4K Max! Plus we can still perform custom modifications to the device that Amazon has locked down.

We haven’t seen any modification blocks from Google on these Android TV/Google TV like we have on Amazon Fire TV products. Many think that it’s just a matter of time until that happens but I don’t think it will. People have been able to modify their Android phones and tablets for more than a decade and there has been absolutely no interference from Google. The fact that Google allows for the inclusion of 3rd party launchers in their Google Play Store should be a sign that things aren’t changing.

TROYPOINT strongly suggests that people start migrating over to Android TV/Google TV devices such as this. There are credible rumors that Amazon will be ditching the Android operating system in future Fire TV models which will probably render side-loading impossible.

Taking into account the affordable price and included features, I rate the Walmart Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device 4.7 stars out of 5.

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