The Streaming Stick So Cheap You’ll Think It’s Fake

The Streaming Stick So Cheap You’ll Think It’s Fake

**Onn Google TV 4K Streaming Box Review: “Puck of All Trades”

Intro

When Full HD’s not enough, the 4K Box steps in—still Walmart-priced at ~$20–30. Looks like a hockey puck, works like a mini-Hulu+Netflix+Google mash‑up. But does it melt your wallet—or your eyes?

📦 Setup: “Hockey Puck Therapy”

Puck goes on table, HDMI cables snakes around—no hiding behind the TV. Micro‑USB or USB‑C power—fine. Google account needed again—privacy, who?
Score: 7/10

📺 Features/Selection: “Armory of Apps”

Supports HDR (sometimes negative Dolby Vision–less), 800+ free channels, all major apps. A Tom’s Guide favorite for under $30. If you don’t care Dolby Vision, this puppy is gold.
Score: 9/10

🕹️ User Interface: “Google TV Overdrive”

It’s the same busy but helpful interface—endless scrolls of suggestions. Keeps your ADHD busy. ROM of clutter, but you can hide services.
Score: 7/10

💰 Price: “Dirt Cheap, Dirtier Interface”

$19.88 MSRP — you’re practically stealing. Cheaper than renting a movie these days. And for what it does: 4K streaming with Google smarts? Insane.
Score: 10/10

🔌 Performance: “Puck That Packs Power”

Quad-core Amlogic chip, 2GB RAM: zippy app loads, rare stutters. No Dolby Vision on the base, but HD and HDR10 still shine. Occasional pairing glitches, but nothing major.
Score: 8/10

🎯 Final Verdict: Score 8.5/10

A blisteringly good bargain—only let down by its puck shape and missing Dolby Vision. But for 4K fans counting pennies: 🏆

“Cheaper—and almost equal—to Chromecast without feeling like you’re using a potato.”


💥 Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureFull HD Stick (~$20)4K Box (~$20–30)
Resolution1080p HD4K + HDR10 (no Dolby Vision)
Storage/RAM~1–2 GB/8 GB2 GB RAM/16 GB storage
PortsHDMI, USB powerHDMI, micro‑USB/USB‑C
RemoteBasic Google remoteButton-packed same remote
Best ForGuest rooms, HD TVsBudget 4K upgrades, standard TVs
Major ConNot future‑proof for 4KMissing Dolby Vision, puck shape

🧨 Final Verdict

  • For HD lovers & budget rooms: The Full HD stick is a steal—simple, reliable, and absolutely affordable.

  • For 4K seekers: The puck‑box 4K delivers next‑level visuals with Google TV smarts—all for pennies.