Denon AVR-S770H vs Onkyo TX-RZ70

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AVR-S770H vs TX-RZ70 comparison chart

Denon AVR-S770H vs Onkyo TX-RZ70 review

Denon AVR-S770H
vs
Onkyo TX-RZ70

The Denon AVR-S770H vs Onkyo TX-RZ70 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-S770H received 7.5 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-RZ70 was rated 9.4 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2023. TX-RZ70 is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - AVR-S770H.

Main advantages Denon AVR-S770H over Onkyo TX-RZ70

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ70 over Denon AVR-S770H

  • More channels, namely 11, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • 140/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 75/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but TX-RZ70 has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 10, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

AVR-S770H
7
TX-RZ70
10

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVR-S770H supports 7.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-RZ70 supports a 11.2-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-RZ70 this value is 140/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S770H it is 75/8 W/Ohm.

AVR-S770H TX-RZ70
Channels7.211.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm75/8, 110/6140/8
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-S770H 6 out of 10, and the TX-RZ70 - 9.

AVR-S770H
6
TX-RZ70
9

Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible on the TX-RZ70.

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.

AVR-S770H TX-RZ70
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/32-bit384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQAccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio RestorerAdvanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification, CinemaFILTER

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Denon AVR-S770H scored 7, and Onkyo TX-RZ70 scored 9 out of 10.

AVR-S770H
7
TX-RZ70
9

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

AVR-S770H TX-RZ70
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
USB2 (USB 2.0)2 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)11
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

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

AVR-S770H TX-RZ70
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:MixDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:Mix

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, Denon AVR-S770H got 7 points, but Onkyo TX-RZ70 received 9 points.

AVR-S770H
7
TX-RZ70
9

Denon AVR-S770H is equipped with 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-RZ70 has 7/3 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 AVR-S770H has a Phono interface.

AVR-S770H TX-RZ70
HDMI input/output6/17/3
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input22
Coaxial digital input12
Composite input02
Component input/output0/01/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup micphones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output

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 AVR-S770H were rated 9 out of 10 against the 10 for the TX-RZ70.

AVR-S770H
9
TX-RZ70
10

AVR-S770H TX-RZ70
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10+HDR10+
4K signal pass-through4K/120Hz4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz8K/60Hz
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresDynamic HDR, Variable Refresh Rate, Quick Frame Transport, Quick Media Switching, Auto Low Latency ModeVariable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode

Additional features

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

AVR-S770H
10
TX-RZ70
10

AVR-S770H TX-RZ70
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresIP Control, Web Control, App ControlIP Control, Web Control, App Control

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.

AVR-S770H TX-RZ70
Multi-room zones23
Zone audio outputspeakerspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR RemoteFlareConnect
RS-23201
Remote control input/output (IR)0/01/0
DC trigger output (12V)01

Multichannel surround

Denon AVR-S770H got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo TX-RZ70 got 9.

AVR-S770H
8
TX-RZ70
9

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-RZ70 licensed by IMAX.

AVR-S770H TX-RZ70
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDSD, LPCM
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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