Streaming devices from Google, Amazon, and Roku usually get the most time in the spotlight, but this past year, Onn has been another brand that consumers have been looking to, thanks to the brand’s powerful devices and budget-friendly prices. Although Onn has yet to release anything new this year, its 2026 lineup is already buzzing.
We saw glimpses of its flagship device, now shaped like something from Google, and its more affordable streaming stick mysteriously started appearing on store shelves at the top of this month. We have yet to get official word from Walmart about these devices, but that doesn’t mean people haven’t started digging in to see what they can do.
Everything you need to know
A user on Reddit decided to take it upon themselves to dive in and found out all they could about the Onn 4K streaming stick (via Android Authority). They were able to find it on the shelves at their local Walmart, and it was on sale for $19.88, which, for the most part, is a great price.
However, navigating to their account and purchase history using the Walmart website, it does show the product, but trying to find it online leads to a dead end. So, it appears that at this point, it’s only going to be available in-store, or it’s not supposed to be on store shelves yet.
Regardless, if you’re searching for one, you might want to give your local Walmart a try. According to the user, the first boot up comes with a required update of 198MB. There’s a chart showing what can and cannot work on this stick, and for the most part, it’s pretty good news.
As you might expect, this stick is going to be able to handle all the usual things that you throw at it. So, free live TV, Netflix, and local streaming should have no issues. However, if you’re someone who wants to take this device to the brink, then you’ll be happy to know that it can handle a lot.
The user tested playback using Emby, Nova Player, and Kodi, with the latter pulling ahead of others with the best format support. When it comes to the details, DD-VC1, DV P5, and JellyFish 140Mbps and up weren’t supported. What was highlighted is that this $20 streaming stick does not support Dolby Vision.
For the most part, this should provide enough details to make an informed purchase. Again, normal folks will find this stick does exactly what it advertises, and those looking for advanced support will like it too. The discounted $20 price tag makes this one an alluring purchase. Of course, we’re holding out to see what the brand’s top-end streamer will bring to the table.
