Yamaha RX-A3070BL vs Onkyo TX-NR797

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RX-A3070BL vs TX-NR797 comparison chart

Yamaha RX-A3070BL vs Onkyo TX-NR797 review

Yamaha RX-A3070BL
vs
Onkyo TX-NR797

Being able to compare Yamaha RX-A3070BL and Onkyo TX-NR797 gave us an insight into what of them would be better for home theater configuration. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-A3070BL received 8.7 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-NR797 was rated 8.5 points. The release date of RX-A3070BL is 2017, and TX-NR797 is 2019. RX-A3070BL is more performable in terms of audio broadcast than the TX-NR797.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A3070BL over Onkyo TX-NR797

  • 165/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 100/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR797 over Yamaha RX-A3070BL

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

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

RX-A3070BL
9
TX-NR797
9

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-A3070BL this value is 165/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-NR797 it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

RX-A3070BL TX-NR797
Channels9.29.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm165/8100/8, 220/6
Output impedance, Ohm88, 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 RX-A3070BL 8 out of 10, and the TX-NR797 - 9.

RX-A3070BL
8
TX-NR797
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.

RX-A3070BL TX-NR797
Digital to analog converter (DAC)ESS SABRE PRO 192 KHz/24-bitAK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationYPAOAccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresCompressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra BassAdvanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

RX-A3070BL
8
TX-NR797
8

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-A3070BL.

RX-A3070BL TX-NR797
Wi-Fi
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.

RX-A3070BL TX-NR797
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlayAirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, NapsterDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio

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 RX-A3070BL got 9 points, but Onkyo TX-NR797 received 8 points.

RX-A3070BL
9
TX-NR797
8

Yamaha RX-A3070BL is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-NR797 has 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

RX-A3070BL TX-NR797
HDMI input/output8/27/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.2HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input31
Coaxial digital input31
Composite input42
Component input/output2/01/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUXHDMI, phones, 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 RX-A3070BL were rated 10 out of 10 against the 8 for the TX-NR797.

RX-A3070BL
10
TX-NR797
8

RX-A3070BL TX-NR797
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMIanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresDeepColor, x.v.ColorDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-A3070BL got 10 points, but the TX-NR797 has 9.

RX-A3070BL
10
TX-NR797
9

Only the Yamaha RX-A3070BL has the ECO mode.

RX-A3070BL TX-NR797
Voice controlAmazon AlexaGoogle Assistant
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDfluorescent
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featureshas notIP 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.

RX-A3070BL TX-NR797
Multi-room zones33
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusicCast, AV ControllerFlareConnect
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/0
DC trigger output (12V)21

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 8 points out of 10.

RX-A3070BL
8
TX-NR797
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-NR797 licensed by IMAX.

RX-A3070BL TX-NR797
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 Neo:6 Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Music, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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