Yamaha RX-A2070 vs Onkyo TX-RZ740

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Let's make the Yamaha RX-A2070 versus Onkyo TX-RZ740 comparison. We estimated the compared receivers and both received a 8.5 out of 10 points. The release date of RX-A2070 is 2017, and TX-RZ740 is 2019.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A2070 over Onkyo TX-RZ740

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ740 over Yamaha RX-A2070

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 9 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 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 RX-A2070 this value is 140/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-RZ740 it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-A2070 8 out of 10, and the TX-RZ740 - 9.

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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha RX-A2070 scored 9, and Onkyo TX-RZ740 scored 8 out of 10.

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

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Yamaha RX-A2070.

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, both receivers got 8 points on our 10-point scale.

Yamaha RX-A2070 is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-RZ740 has 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

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 RX-A2070 in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Onkyo TX-RZ740 has the HDCP 2.2 version.

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 RX-A2070 were rated 9 out of 10 against the 8 for the TX-RZ740.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-A2070 got 10 points, but the TX-RZ740 has 9.

Only the Yamaha RX-A2070 has the ECO mode.

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 RX-A2070 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo TX-RZ740 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-RZ740 licensed by IMAX.