Walmart just launched an update to its popular US$15 streaming stick. The new model, which is sold under Walmart’s in-house Onn brand, runs on Google TV and can stream up to FHD content. The price remains the same at just under $15.
Walmart just released a new version of the Onn streaming stick at a price that flaunts Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.
The new Onn streaming stick uses Google TV for its OS, meaning that it runs Google TV’s UI and has access to Google TV apps. The stick can stream popular media platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and Google TV (in addition to others).
The stick plugs directly into an HDMI port and is powered by a micro-USB jack (an AC adapter is included in the box). While the CPU is still a mystery, Walmart has stated the device has 1.5 GB of RAM and is limited to Full HD (1920×1080) content. The stick also supports MIMO WiFi and Bluetooth, though the exact specifications aren’t listed on Walmart’s site.
The stick comes with a remote in the box that has the usual smattering of Google TV buttons, as well as dedicated buttons for YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, and Paramount+. There is also a dedicated button for Google’s voice assistant.
The Onn streaming stick’s most attractive feature is its price. At US$14.88 (as of today), the Onn stick is one of the cheapest ways to add 1080p streaming to a TV (if not the cheapest on the market). Amazon’s Fire Stick Lite, which is also limited to 1080p content, starts at $29.99. Amazon’s offering supports HDR10+ video; the Onn stick does not. That said, the Fire Stick also has only 66% the RAM of the Onn stick.
Walmart also sells an Onn-branded 4K streaming box for $19.88 which has 2 GB of RAM and also runs Google TV. For $5 more, it may be the better (if slightly less convenient) deal.
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I’ve been a computer geek my entire life. After graduating college with a degree in Mathematics, I worked in finance and banking a few years before taking a job as a database administrator. I started working with Notebookcheck in October of 2016 and have enjoyed writing news and reviews. I’ve also written for other outlets including UltrabookReview and GeeksWorldWide, focusing on consumer guidance and video gaming. My areas of interest include the business side of technology, retro gaming, Linux, and innovative gadgets. When I’m not writing on electronics or tinkering with a device, I’m either outside with my family, enjoying a decade-old video game, or playing drums or piano.
Sam Medley, 2023-11-28 (Update: 2023-11-28)
