onn. Google TV 4K Pro Streaming Device, Review: Smart TV-Box

The onn. Google TV 4K Pro Streaming Device is an interesting TV-Box of which we present today in or review. A very interesting product for its price.

The onn. Google TV 4K Pro Streaming Device offers a system powered by the popular SoC Amlogic S905X4 that improves the onn. Box 4K 2023. This TV-Box surprises us by integrating a long-range microphone to give orders to Google Assistant and use it without the need for a remote control. We also have Google TV OS, Chromecast 4K integrated to broadcast from mobile, certificates for 4K streaming and Dolby Vision + Atmos support.

Let’s see in our tests how this system behaves and what it offers compared to the competition.

  • The onn. Google TV 4K Streaming Box can be purchased at Walmart for as low as $49.88.

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Details of the onn. Google TV 4K Streaming Box

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SoC: Amlogic S905X4 Quad Core 4x ARM-A55 @ 2GHz (64bit) / Mali-G31 MP2 / 12nm GPU
System: Google TV 12 (32bit)
Memory and network: 3 GB RAM DDR4 / 32 GB eMMC / Wifi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
Ports: HDMI 2.0 4K60 Dolby Vision / USB-A 3.0 / Ethernet 100
Audio: Long range microphone / Dolby Atmos
Extras: BT + IR Controller / Manual / HDMI Cable / DC 12V 1.5A Adapter (18W) / 2x AAA Batteries
Materials and measures: Plastic / LEDs state / 7.71 x 4.92 x 2.71 Inches / 1.32 lb

Unboxing

The small onn. Google TV 4K Pro Streaming Device comes in a simple cardboard box. Inside we find the TV-Box, remote control, 18W charger, HDMI cable, 2x AAA batteries and a first steps manual.

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Description

The new onn. Google TV 4K Pro Streaming Device has a design reminiscent of the fabric smart speakers. On the front we have a button to find the remote control, on the back we have the connectors. We have USB 3.0, HDMI 2.0, Ethernet 100, reset and power connector.

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This TV-Box has a Wifi 6 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.0 chip with internal wifi antennas. It highlights the horrible Free TV button on the front and in the lower area we have a rubber so that the remote control does not slide.

  • Remote Control: BT + IR with microphone / keyboard + mouse compatible / Android TV App.
  • USB Port: Allows USB 3.0 HUB for peripherals or add Ethernet.

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Voice control and Google Assistant

The new onn. Google TV 4K Pro Streaming Device has a long-range microphone with which we can give orders. We have to activate this system in the Android settings, when using it the leds will turn white. We can also block it with the available side button, the LEDs will turn red.

  • Activate microphone: In the settings inside the user menu we have to activate Google Assistant and the microphone to give it orders directly.
  • Microphone lock: We have a physical button on the side to disable the microphone.

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Sistema y Rendimiento

Environment and Android system

We start the onn. Google TV 4K Pro Streaming Device, we get to the configuration wizard where we can adjust the Wi-Fi, define which apps will be installed by default and select the type of content we want to see on the main screen. Finished the configuration we get to the new Google TV 12 launcher based on rows. The overall performance is fluid and pleasant, we move smoothly between the most common apps, the environment in 4K resolution looks great.

  • Launcher: We can change de the launcher / Android UI rendering at 1080p.
  • Multitasking and access: Multitasking NOT available / Notifications the upper icon.
  • Languages and Google Play: All the international Android languajes / Google Play for Google TV installed.
  • Check our Google TV User Manual to install classic Android Apps, prevent screen rotation and much more.

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System

We check the system data, we also observe which power systems this device allows us to use. This TV-Box has updates via OTA to correct possible failures.

  • On/Off Controls: Sleep mode / Shutdown settings available.
  • System: Google TV 12 (32 bit) / CPU r1p0 (S905X4) / Model onn SD 4K Pro
  • Support: onn. OTA support / IMG firmware NOT available, only OTA update.

Network, storage, RAM and ports

The new TV-Box onn. Google TV 4K Pro Streaming Device integrates on board 3 GB of RAM DDR4 and for storage we have fast 32 GB eMMC. In the network section has a wireless adapter Wifi 6 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.0 with positive results. Unfortunately, we only have a rather slow Ethernet 100 adapter and the USB 3.0 port allows you to connect memory and peripherals.

  • Network: Antena Wifi interna / Alcance -46 dBm / Enlace 5G 1200 Mbps / Bluetooth OK.
  • Storage: Total 8 GB  – Free 3.5 GB / Expandable with a USB external memory
  • RAM: Total 2 GB – Free 1 GB / DDR4
  • Tutorial SAMBA on Android networks if we are going to use files from our network PC.

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Power and performance

In the performance section, the onn. Google TV 4K Pro Streaming Device has the Amlogic S905X4 SoC, a Quad Core with ARM Cortex-A55 processors up to 2 GHz and in the graphics section a Mali-G31 MP2 GPU which is in the mid-range. The results as we can see are well positioned, matching the Fire TV-Box 4K Max, being close to the Googlecast TV and far surpassing the Xiaomi Mi TV-Box.

  • CPU performance: Min 0.5 GHz / Working  1.1 GHz / Max 2.0 GHz

Power consumption and temperature

The Amlogic S905X4 SoC is manufactured in 12nm, has a very low power consumption, the cooling system works perfectly and temperatures are low at all times. If we have the microphone activated it also heats up in the front area as we can see.

  • Thermals: Maintains performance up to 94% / Heat zone on the top / Noise 0db
  • Consumption: Off 0.9W / Min 3W / Working 3.2W / Max. 4.8W

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Games and emulators

In the gaming section we can enjoy simple titles with its hardware. But we can also use cloud gaming services like NVIDIA GForce Now or with our home Sunshine server using Moonlight as a client. In the emulators section, we can get at most run some Wii titles. We will not have problems with 2D games from classic consoles with emulators like Retroarch or from KODI, the EmuELEC system can not be run, as it is not compatible.

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VIDEO AND AUDIO TEST

Video playback test

As for video playback the onn. Google TV 4K Pro Streaming Device supports most modern video formats such as h.265, VP9 and AV1 with native 4K@60fps HDR resolution support. We have automatic refresh rate switching, HDR10+, Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos support. We can use players such as KODI or PLEX without the slightest problem. It supports DD and DTS sound up to 7.1 through its HDMI port, it also has integrated Chromecast 4K system.

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Video and audio results

Codec Result
h.264 4K@30 Max (HW)
h.265 4K@60 HDR Max (HW)
VP9 4K@60 Max (HW)
AV1 4K@60 Max (HW)
  • Bitrate max: 350 Mbps.
  • HW = With Hardware acceleration / SW = No Hardware acceleration.
Support Format
Native Dolby 5.1 – Plus – HD – Atmos / DTS 5.1 – Master Audio
Core  DTS HR – X
PCM All
  • Formats: Native = Full support / Core = 5.1 only / PCM = Stereo / More info.

Streaming services

We check with multiple tests on the streaming services the most popular services. The onn. Google TV 4K Streaming Box offers maximum compatibility with all popular streaming services. We can watch in 4K Dolby Vision + Atmos quality on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ or Max compatible content.

  • DRM: Google Widevine L1 / Playready.
  • Audio/Video certification: Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos
Streaming service Calidad / Audio
Youtube 4K (2160p) / 5.1
Google Play Movies 4K (2160p) / 5.1
Netflix 4K (2160p) / 5.1 / Netflix Guide
Max 4K (2160p) / 5.1 / HBO Max Guide
Disney+ 4K (2160p) / 5.1 / Disney+ Guide
Apple TV+ 4K (2160p) / 5.1 / Apple TV+ Guide
Prime Video 4K (2160p) /5.1 / Prime Video Guide
DAZN HD (720p) / Stereo
IPTV 4K (2160p) / Stereo

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Conclusions and purchase link

onn. Google TV 4K Streaming Box Opinion

The new onn. Google TV 4K Pro Streaming Device is an interesting product that undoubtedly stands out for its integrated long-range microphone to use Google Assistant without the need for remote control. It also has Wifi 6 MIMO with good speed, USB 3.0 port and sadly only an Ethernet 100 port. As a system, we have Google TV 12 without any custom layer that moves very smoothly.

The Box onn. has all the certificates for streaming apps allowing to play these services up to 4K quality with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Also, we can use other apps such as IPTV players, PLEX or KODI to watch local content. Thanks to its 3 GB of RAM and fast 32 GB eMMC storage it can be enjoyed without problems.

After testing the onn. Google TV 4K Pro Streaming Device we can say that we are facing a very interesting Google TV-Box. If we are looking for direct voice control is the best option.

Where to buy

  • The onn. Google TV 4K Streaming Box can be purchased at Walmart for as low as $49.88.

Score

PROS
  • Microphone for Google Assistant
  • BT+IR remote control with find buttonMu
  • ltiple ports and Wifi 6
  • 3GB RAM + 32GB storage
  • Attractive design
  • Fast and stable Google TV
CONS
  • Ethernet only 100 MB
  • Useless and ugly Free TV button
Performance – 80%0%
Software– 80%0%
Connectivity – 85%0%
Design – 85%0%
Price -85%0%
Score – 85%0%

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