Walmart quietly released a new 4K Google TV box with Dolby Vision
Walmart's new Onn 4K Plus includes a remote with voice capabilities but without backlighting or the ability to locate it when it goes missing. | Image: WalmartWalmart has released a new version of its 4K Google TV box that could be an even better replacement for Google's now discontinued Chromecast line. The new $29.88 Onn 4K Plus Streaming Device is $10 more expensive than Walmart's $19.88 entry-level Onn 4K, but includes a feature from the pricier $49.88 Onn 4K Pro smart speaker we felt was missing from the cheaper $20 option: support for Dolby Vision HDR content.
The new Onn 4K Plus also features a slightly faster processor than the Onn 4K Pro that launched a year ago - a Amlogic S905X5M quad-core processor clocked at 2.5GHz - but only has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, compared to the Pro model that offers 3GB and 32GB, respectively.
The Onn 4K Plus also doesn't double as a smart speaker like Walmart's Pro model, and sacrifices features on its included voice-capable remote like backlighting and the ability to find the remote when it goes missing. But unlike the entry-level $20 Onn 4K box, the Plus' remote does include a customizable button that can be programmed to launch your favorite streaming app and a dedicated Free TV" button to quickly access Google's ad-supported FAST channels.
The most tempting reason to choose Walmart's new Onn 4K Plus is that it connects to a power source via a USB-C port. The Pro model instead uses a barrel-style connector for attaching a power adapter, while the entry-level 4K model includes an ageing Micro USB port.