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Updated · Cord Cutters News · Jul 11

Walmart Shifts Onn HD Stick Production to Skyworth as 1080p Streamer Demand Strains Supply

Updated

Updated · Cord Cutters News · Jul 11

Walmart Shifts Onn HD Stick Production to Skyworth as 1080p Streamer Demand Strains Supply

Q: Is the new Onn 4K Pro a budget device or Walmart's first real challenge to Apple TV?

The new Onn 4K Pro is still a budget device, but it is also Walmart’s clearest move yet toward competing with premium streamers like Apple TV on features. At roughly $59.88, the 4K Pro remains far below Apple TV’s price, so it is not a direct one-to-one rival on brand, ecosystem, or top-end performance. Walmart’s Onn line is still built around value, and that remains its core identity. But the 4K Pro is no longer just a cheap Google TV box. Its upgraded specs — an Amlogic S905X5M chip, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, Wi‑Fi 6, Ethernet, USB-C, USB-A, Dolby Vision, Matter over Thread support, far-field microphones, and a backlit remote with “Find My Remote” — push it well beyond the entry-level streaming category. That matters because Apple TV has long stood apart by offering smoother performance, better hardware, and premium extras. Walmart is now narrowing that gap in practical ways, especially for buyers who want a fast Google TV device without paying Apple prices. Reviewers already regard Google TV as one of the strongest smart TV interfaces, which strengthens Onn’s appeal. Still, this looks more like a value-led disruption than a full Apple TV takedown. Apple retains advantages in ecosystem integration, app polish, and premium positioning. The Onn 4K Pro is best understood as a budget-priced premium play: not just another cheap streamer, but Walmart’s first serious attempt to move upscale while keeping affordability at the center.

3 articles · Updated · Cord Cutters News · Jul 11

Walmart is replacing SDMC with Skyworth for its Onn HD Streaming Stick, and it has already pulled the current product page ahead of an updated version.
Demand and recurring stock shortages appear to be driving the switch, as Walmart tries to stabilize supply for one of its cheapest Google TV devices.
FCC-cleared filings indicate the new 1080p model will stay largely unchanged in specs and design, with the main differences tied to manufacturing and possible assembly-location changes.
The move gives Walmart a second production partner as its Onn lineup gains traction against pricier Amazon, Roku and Google streaming devices.