Amidst the impending excitement for Google I/O, Walmart has unveiled a compelling challenger in the streaming device market: the Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device. This unassuming device, priced at an enticing $50, has generated buzz as a potential usurper to the popular but aging Chromecast with Google TV. Introduced four years ago, the Chromecast with Google TV has faced criticism for its limited capabilities. The Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device, however, boasts several key upgrades. Unlike its Chromecast counterpart, the Onn device incorporates a built-in microphone array, allowing for seamless hands-free control. It also introduces a customizable ‘Magic Button’ on the remote, a feature previously absent on Google TV devices. Furthermore, the Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device elevates wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 support, potentially enhancing streaming performance. Specifications-wise, the device supports 4K resolution and is powered by a quad-core Cortex-A55 processor and a Mali-G31 MP2 graphics processor, comparable to the Chromecast. However, it surpasses the Chromecast in terms of RAM (3GB) and on-board storage (32GB), offering ample space for app installations and media storage. Built-in USB-3 and Ethernet ports provide additional connectivity options. The Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device also supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, ensuring a premium audio-visual experience. While the device’s overall performance remains to be thoroughly tested, its feature-rich offering and affordable price point have piqued the interest of streaming enthusiasts. Whether it will emerge as a formidable competitor to the Chromecast with Google TV or succumb to performance issues or software bloat remains to be determined. Only time and user feedback will reveal the true potential of the Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device.
Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device Thwarts Chromecast with Google TV’s Supremacy
