Walmart’s $60 streaming box is making Google’s $150 alternative a tougher sell.
The 2026 Onn 4K Pro costs $59.98, compared with $149.99 for the Google TV Streamer. Both offer 4K playback, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and Gemini voice features. That leaves a $90.01 difference between devices built around the same streaming platform.
An October 17 hands-on review found little separating their everyday performance. Google’s additional memory, faster wired connection and documented security support remain advantages, but the cheaper Onn covers much of the same ground.
Onn 4K Pro vs. Google TV Streamer: Specs and features
Both devices support major streaming applications and 32GB of storage. Their hardware differences are detailed in Walmart’s product listing and Google’s product specifications.
| Feature | Onn 4K Pro (2026) | Google TV Streamer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $59.98 | $149.99 |
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 32GB | 32GB |
| Resolution | Up to 4K | Up to 4K |
| Video formats | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Audio | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | 100Mbps | Gigabit |
| Voice assistance | Hands-free Gemini | Gemini via remote |
| Matter over Thread | Reported support | Supported |
| HDMI cable | Included | Sold separately |
Prices checked October 19, 2026. Availability, retailer pricing and Gemini feature availability may vary by region.
Google’s extra RAM could improve multitasking, while gigabit Ethernet offers more bandwidth for demanding wired setups. Onn counters with Wi-Fi 6, which can improve network efficiency with compatible equipment. Neither specification guarantees better picture quality.
Onn also includes a backlit remote, hands-free microphones and a USB-A port. Google’s remote supports voice commands and a finder function, though Gemini requires pressing the microphone button.
How we compared: We evaluated manufacturer specifications, current US prices, connectivity, streaming formats, smart-home functions, software support and independent reviews. Recommendations reflect documented capabilities and price differences rather than unverified performance claims.
What Google’s extra $90 actually buys
Both boxes support connected-home functions. Google’s Streamer includes Matter and a Thread border router, while April 2026 reporting identified Matter over Thread support for the refreshed Onn.
Beyond streaming, Google Home is expanding to support compatible third-party AI agents, although that separate integration requires additional setup and is not exclusive to either box.
Google provides a clearer long-term security commitment. Its published support schedule commits to providing critical security updates through at least September 24, 2029. Walmart has not published an equivalent commitment that could be verified for the 2026 Onn.
In an October 17 review, 9to5Google reported nearly identical everyday performance, praising Onn’s backlit remote while noting occasional stock shortages.
For most viewers, the Onn 4K Pro offers better value, with comparable streaming essentials and an included HDMI cable. Walmart lists compatibility only for the United States and Puerto Rico.
Google’s Streamer better suits households needing gigabit Ethernet or prioritizing documented security support. Buyers considering higher-end alternatives can also compare Apple TV 4K with Google’s Streamer. More elaborate setups, such as Apple’s four-HomePod surround system, bring additional hardware costs.
For straightforward 4K streaming, Google’s extra $90 buys specific features, not a demonstrated improvement in picture quality or everyday speed.
Read more: Apple’s October 2026 smart-home lineup offers another look at how streaming hardware, voice assistants and connected-home devices are converging.