This article has been syndicated from TechHive – you can read the original review here. You can find further options in our list of the best media streaming sticks. And for those not sold on Google TV, the Roku Express 4K ($40) and Streaming Stick 4K ($50) have more straightforward menu systems and more dependable performance.īut if you’re just looking to make a TV smart for as cheaply as possible, the Walmart Onn 4K Streaming Box, surprisingly enough, fills that need better than anything. For Google TV seekers with Dolby Vision TVs or Dolby Atmos sound systems, the $50 4K Chromecast will make more sense. The calculation changes if you’re willing to spend a bit more. Walmart’s box has the same advantages over the Roku Express and Fire TV Stick Lite, both of which are pricier at $30 and are limited to HD video. Here I will try and let you know everything I have noted in the first 48hours of owning the product. Its the same design ethos that defines the new Chromecast Google TV. Purchased the Google Chromecast with Google TV as a replacement to a faulty Chromecast Ultra. The remote is more useful, it supports 4K HDR video, and it’s $10 cheaper to boot. Were fans of Google design language that cuts through multiple products. Google always resisted throwing in a remote before because, by including a remote control, you’d also need a user interface to browse. The main draw with Walmart’s Onn box is its Google TV software, and compared to the $30 Chromecast with Google TV HD, it’s a better value. Chromecast with Google TV (2020) review: What you need to know. Its sole ports are HDMI for video output and micro-USB for power, so you’ll need a USB-OTG cable if you want to connect more accessories. A Google TV platform nets you many of the benefits of a Chromecast without the need to buy one. Unlike Roku and Apple TV, Google TV has no ability to automatically offload apps you’re not using.įor connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth, so you can pair a set of wireless headphones or earbuds for private listening. Weight: 34.4 pounds w/o stand The TCL 5-Series Google TV (S546) is part of TCL's new line of Google-powered TVs, which use the new re-branded version of Android TV. Google has been working to reduce the size of TV apps, and the device still had roughly 2GB to spare with a dozen video apps installed, but space could get tight if you’re installing games or lots of video apps. Not having a place on the TV to find fresh videos can frustrate those used to flipping through television. Storage is a slight concern as well, with only 5GB available for apps after factoring in system files. The Google Chromecast makes the jump from 1080p to 4K HDR. (This is most noticeable after a reboot, or right after launching an app.) You’ll also notice some stuttering and freezing during more demanding tasks, such as loading the home screen’s Live tab or the live guide in Pluto TV. Performance is passable most of the time, but app load times are a weak point, often taking upwards of 10 seconds to reach an app’s main screen.
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