While Walmart surprised us with its powerful and feature-rich Onn 4K Pro streamer, the stalwart Chromecast with Google TV isn't going down without a fight.
You’ve read our Onn 4K Pro review. You’ve watched our Onn 4K Pro video. You’ve seen how we have a new Google TV leader on our list of the best streaming devices. And you still want to see them head-to-head.
Age is more than just a number Walmart’s Onn 4K Pro was released in May 2024. The original 4K model of Chromecast with Google TV was released in September 2020.Related OK, so there’s maybe a little more to consider here. Generally speaking, you want to buy the newest tech you can. Newer hardware almost always means updated specs and software . Newer hardware also increases the likelihood that the software can support it farther into the future.
And there’s no denying the difference in onboard storage. You end up with about 23GB available on the Onn 4K Pro after first boot, which already is several times more than Chromecast. More storage is always better. The biggest thing here is that aside from the aforementioned smoothness in the UI, there basically isn’t a difference in what you get from the software. Onn 4K Pro has what you’d call a stock experience, same as Chromecast.The remote control You’re going to use the remote control of either of these devices a lot. Again, you’ll want to set your expectations for a $50 device, but the Onn 4K Pro remote control is decidedly better than Chromecast’s, and in several ways.
The Onn remote also has a button for Google TV’s live TV guide, channel buttons, and a few extra branded buttons for Netflix, Disney+, and Paramount+.
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