Head-to-head · Best Streaming Devices

Roku Streaming Stick (2025) vs Onn 4K Pro (2026)

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Onn 4K Pro (2026) comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.4 vs 3.9). Onn 4K Pro (2026) is best for: Google TV users who want hands-free voice control and generous storage at a low price. Read the strengths below before deciding.

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Roku Streaming Stick (2025)

3.9

3 sources

The Roku Streaming Stick (2025) is Roku's least expensive player, a 1080p stick that plugs directly into an HDMI port and can run off a TV USB port. PCMag found it loaded apps and streamed video quickly and praised the simple interface and Apple AirPlay support. PCWorld highlighted that its voice remote controls TV volume and power, an upgrade over the old Roku Express remote. However, it does not support 4K or HDR, TechRadar noted a little lag when navigating the interface, and PCWorld measured weak Wi-Fi performance at long range.

Strengths

— Voice remote controls TV power and volume, which PCWorld called a big upgrade over the old Roku Express remote
— Can be powered from a TV USB port; PCMag measured power draw at just 2.2W
— Simple, accessible Roku interface with Apple AirPlay support

Watch-outs

— Limited to 1080p with no HDR support
— TechRadar noted a little lag when navigating the interface
— No Twitch app on the Roku platform, according to PCMag

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Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Streaming Devices

Onn 4K Pro (2026)

4.4

1 source$59.98as of Oct 11

The 2026 Onn 4K Pro is Walmart's second-generation Google TV box, with 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. Blog.lon.tv identified its processor as an Amlogic S905X5M and reported benchmarks roughly three times faster than the previous Onn model. Cordcuttersnews highlighted the built-in smart speaker with far-field microphones for hands-free control. However, Blog.lon.tv found the Ethernet jack limited to 100 Mbps and noted the software is a 32-bit version of Android 14, which blocks some apps, while 9to5google called the move from USB 3.0 to USB 2.0 a downgrade. Jamisonjohnson.me reported that inconsistent stock at Walmart is the main frustration.

Strengths

— Built-in far-field microphones allow hands-free voice control, and the box can act as a smart speaker when the TV is off
— Amlogic S905X5M processor benchmarked by Blog.lon.tv at roughly three times the speed of the previous Onn model
— 32GB of storage and 3GB of RAM, with Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos support

Watch-outs

— The Ethernet port is limited to 100 Mbps rather than gigabit speeds
— Runs a 32-bit version of Android 14, which prevents some applications such as high-end emulators from running
— The rear USB-A port was downgraded from USB 3.0 to USB 2.0

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How they stack up

Roku Streaming Stick (2025)

The Roku Streaming Stick (2025) tops out at 1080p without HDR, while the Roku Streaming Stick Plus adds 4K and HDR10+. Both sticks can be powered from a TV USB port.

Onn 4K Pro (2026)

The Onn 4K Pro (2026) has Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos like the Roku Ultra (2024). Its Ethernet port is limited to 100 Mbps where the Google TV Streamer 4K has a Gigabit Ethernet port, and it has 3GB of RAM against the 4GB in the Google TV Streamer 4K.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Roku Streaming Stick (2025)	Onn 4K Pro (2026)
Resolution	1080p	4K
HDR Support	None	Dolby Vision
Audio Support	DTS Digital Surround and Dolby-encoded audio pass-through over HDMI	Dolby Atmos
Connectivity	Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)	Wi-Fi 6, 100 Mbps Ethernet
OS	Roku OS	Google TV (Android 14)
Power	USB-C, approx. 2.2W when streaming	—
Size	3.7 x 0.80 x 0.45 inches	—
Model	3840R	—
Processor	—	Amlogic S905X5M
RAM	—	3GB
Storage	—	32GB

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