Walmart’s new Onn 4K Streaming Stick surfaces ahead of launch: price, specs, and what to expect

Walmart’s new Onn 4K Streaming Stick quietly hits shelves as official launch nears

Walmart’s first 4K streaming stick under its Onn brand has started appearing in U.S. stores ahead of a formal announcement, with product listings now live for many shoppers and an official rollout expected imminently. Early retail sightings, receipts, and packaging photos surfaced throughout April, and on April 26 listings for both the stick and a refreshed Onn 4K Pro box became widely visible on Walmart’s site. (9to5google.com )

The device at a glance

Billed simply as the “Onn 4K Streaming Device,” the dongle is Walmart’s first Google TV streamer in a stick form factor capable of 4K output—positioned as a low-cost alternative to Chromecast with Google TV. Packaging and retailer write‑ups highlight Google TV with Gemini voice features, 4K playback, and Dolby Atmos audio. (9to5google.com )

Key specs we know so far (from packaging, listings, and early tests)

• Chipset and core hardware: Realtek RTD1325 SoC (quad‑core Cortex‑A55), 2 GB RAM, 8 GB storage, shipping with Android/Google TV 14. (9to5google.com )
• Video and HDR: 4K UHD output with HDR10/HDR10+ reported; early testing and reporting indicate no Dolby Vision on the stick. (9to5google.com )
• Audio: Dolby Atmos support is called out in coverage based on box art and retailer copy. (techradar.com )
• Connectivity and in‑box items: Dual‑band Wi‑Fi (802.11ac), USB‑C power, HDMI extender, voice remote with Gemini. (business.walmart.com )
• Region and compatibility: Walmart’s product page specifies that the device is for the U.S. and Puerto Rico only and won’t function when set up internationally. (business.walmart.com )

Pricing and availability

• Street price: Multiple early buyers report the stick ringing up at $19.88 despite shelf stickers or early chatter pointing to $29.88–$30. Meanwhile, Walmart’s site temporarily showed $39.88 for some customers as listings went live; reporting frames that price as likely erroneous ahead of the official launch. As of Monday, April 27, 2026, Walmart has not issued a formal announcement. (9to5google.com )
• Timing: Listings for the stick and the companion Onn 4K Pro (2026) went broadly visible on April 26, with some regions already shipping orders and others showing in‑store pickup; a wider launch is expected “this week,” per 9to5Google. (9to5google.com )

Launching alongside a refreshed Onn 4K Pro (2026)

Walmart is also readying a 2026 refresh of the Onn 4K Pro Google TV box. The new model is listed at $59.88 (black) in early sightings and carries 3 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, an Ethernet port, and a backlit “Find My Remote” clicker—plus Gemini branding on the packaging. Walmart’s product listing for the Pro is now live. (9to5google.com )

Why it matters

• A true budget Chromecast alternative: The Onn 4K Streaming Stick fills the long‑standing “cheap Google TV dongle” gap with modern software, broad app support, and a compact HDMI‑plug design. If Walmart lands near the $20 price seen at register, it undercuts many rivals. (9to5google.com )
• Hardware shift to Realtek: Moving from Amlogic chips used in prior Onn streamers to Realtek’s RTD1325 is a notable change that early reports suggest improves media decoding horsepower at this price, though Dolby Vision is absent on the stick. (notebookcheck.net )

What to watch next

• Official announcement and stable MSRP: Expect Walmart to formalize pricing—most likely near $19.88 or $29.88—and nationwide availability in the coming days. As of April 27, 2026, availability and pricing still vary by location and listing. (9to5google.com )
• Final codec matrix and HDR support: Early packaging and tests point to HDR10/HDR10+ and Atmos, but not Dolby Vision. We’ll confirm once Walmart posts finalized spec sheets. (9to5google.com )

Bottom line

The Onn 4K Streaming Stick is shaping up to be 2026’s value play for Google TV: a compact, Gemini‑enabled 4K dongle likely priced under $30 and launching alongside a more powerful Onn 4K Pro box. With listings live and units already slipping out of stores, a full rollout appears imminent this week. (9to5google.com )