Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 vs Onkyo TX-RZ50

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Let's compare Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 versus Onkyo TX-RZ50 for an overview of all their pros and cons. According to the results of our review, Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 received 7.5 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-RZ50 was rated 8.5 points. The release date of AVENTAGE RX-A680 is 2018, and TX-RZ50 is 2021. And as a result of the comparison, TX-RZ50 seems to be a better option for the role of a home theater center than AVENTAGE RX-A680.

Main advantages Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 over Onkyo TX-RZ50

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ50 over Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 8 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-RZ50 supports a 9.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the TX-RZ50 this value is 120/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVENTAGE RX-A680 it is 115/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Onkyo TX-RZ50 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 scored 8, and Onkyo TX-RZ50 scored 9 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 got 6 points, but Onkyo TX-RZ50 received 7 points.

Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-RZ50 has 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the TX-RZ50 has a Phono interface.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the AVENTAGE RX-A680 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 8 for the TX-RZ50.

With the 4K pass-through feature, the AV receiver sends "native" 4K signals to a 4K TV from a video source without any processing. The AVENTAGE RX-A680 works with the 4K/60Hz video, and the TX-RZ50 has the 4K/120Hz.

The AV receiver passes "native" 8K signals from a video source to 8K TV without any encoding, with the 8k pass-through features. The 8K path-through is available on Onkyo TX-RZ50.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo TX-RZ50 got 8.

IMAX Enhanced is a licensing and certification program under which home theater devices deliver crisp 4K HDR pictures and powerful sound as it was designed by the IMAX engineers. The TX-RZ50 licensed by IMAX.