Yamaha CX-A5200 vs Onkyo TX-NR5100

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CX-A5200 vs TX-NR5100 comparison chart

Yamaha CX-A5200 vs Onkyo TX-NR5100 review

Yamaha CX-A5200
vs
Onkyo TX-NR5100

Along with the growing popularity of custom home theater builds, the comparison of Yamaha CX-A5200 and Onkyo TX-NR5100 takes place. According to the results of our review, Yamaha CX-A5200 received 8.7 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-NR5100 was rated 7.3 points. The release date of CX-A5200 is 2018, and TX-NR5100 is 2021. Based on the data on the characteristics and features of both models, we can conclude that CX-A5200 has better performance than TX-NR5100.

Main advantages Yamaha CX-A5200 over Onkyo TX-NR5100

  • More channels, namely 11, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • Thanks to 3 multi-room zones support, CX-A5200 bypasses its competitor without multizone support.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR5100 over Yamaha CX-A5200

  • Include HDMI eARC function.
  • 8K/60Hz signal pass-through is available.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

CX-A5200
9
TX-NR5100
7

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha CX-A5200 supports 11.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-NR5100 supports a 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced.

CX-A5200 TX-NR5100
Channels11.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/OhmN/A80/8, 165/6
Output impedance, OhmN/A8, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.060.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the CX-A5200 8 out of 10, and the TX-NR5100 - 9.

CX-A5200
8
TX-NR5100
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-NR5100.

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-NR5100 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

CX-A5200 TX-NR5100
Digital to analog converter (DAC)ESS SABRE PRO (ES9026) 384 KHz/32-bit384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationYPAOAccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresCINEMA DSP HD3, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONTAdvanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification, CinemaFILTER

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha CX-A5200 scored 8, and Onkyo TX-NR5100 scored 9 out of 10.

CX-A5200
8
TX-NR5100
9

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

CX-A5200 TX-NR5100
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (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.

CX-A5200 TX-NR5100
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, QobuzDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud

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 CX-A5200 got 9 points, but Onkyo TX-NR5100 received 6 points.

CX-A5200
9
TX-NR5100
6

Yamaha CX-A5200 is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-NR5100 has 4/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available on Onkyo TX-NR5100.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Yamaha CX-A5200 in the HDCP 2.2 version, and Onkyo TX-NR5100 has the HDCP 2.3 version.

CX-A5200 TX-NR5100
HDMI input/output7/34/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.2HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input31
Coaxial digital input31
Composite input40
Component input/output2/00
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup mic, AUXphones, setup mic, AUX
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 CX-A5200 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 8 for the TX-NR5100.

CX-A5200
10
TX-NR5100
8

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 CX-A5200 works with the 4K/60Hz video, and the TX-NR5100 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-NR5100.

CX-A5200 TX-NR5100
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10HDR10+
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/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 featuresHLG, BT.2020DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSyn, Deep Color

Additional features

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

CX-A5200
10
TX-NR5100
10

CX-A5200 TX-NR5100
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google AssistantAmazon 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 featureshas notWeb 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.

CX-A5200 TX-NR5100
Multi-room zones3has not
Zone audio outputspeaker, preouthas not
Zone HDMI outputhas not
Multi-room controlMusicCastFlareConnect
RS-23210
Remote control input/output (IR)1/10
DC trigger output (12V)20

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.

CX-A5200
7
TX-NR5100
7

CX-A5200 TX-NR5100
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS-Neo:6DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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