Yamaha RX-A870BL vs Onkyo TX-NR787

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RX-A870BL vs TX-NR787 comparison chart

Yamaha RX-A870BL vs Onkyo TX-NR787 review

Yamaha RX-A870BL
vs
Onkyo TX-NR787

Let's make the Yamaha RX-A870BL versus Onkyo TX-NR787 comparison. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-A870BL received 8.3 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-NR787 was rated 8 points. The release date of RX-A870BL is 2017, and TX-NR787 is 2018. After comparison, it will become clear that among these two devices, the RX-A870BL is more suitable for the role of the heart of home theater system.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A870BL over Onkyo TX-NR787

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR787 over Yamaha RX-A870BL

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but TX-NR787 has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.

Amplifiers

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

RX-A870BL
8
TX-NR787
8

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-A870BL supports 7.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-NR787 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. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 100/8/8 W/Ohm.

RX-A870BL TX-NR787
Channels7.29.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8100/8, 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-A870BL 8 out of 10, and the TX-NR787 - 9.

RX-A870BL
8
TX-NR787
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-A870BL TX-NR787
Digital to analog converter (DAC)Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bitAK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationYPAOAccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra BassAdvanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

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

RX-A870BL
8
TX-NR787
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-A870BL.

RX-A870BL TX-NR787
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz
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.

RX-A870BL TX-NR787
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlayAirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXMDeezer, 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-A870BL got 9 points, but Onkyo TX-NR787 received 7 points.

RX-A870BL
9
TX-NR787
7

Yamaha RX-A870BL is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-NR787 has 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

RX-A870BL TX-NR787
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 input22
Coaxial digital input21
Composite input12
Component input/output1/02/0
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-A870BL were rated 10 out of 10 against the 7 for the TX-NR787.

RX-A870BL
10
TX-NR787
7

Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible only with Yamaha RX-A870BL.

RX-A870BL TX-NR787
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 HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020BT.2020, HLG

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-A870BL got 10 points, but the TX-NR787 has 8.

RX-A870BL
10
TX-NR787
8

Only the Yamaha RX-A870BL has the ECO mode.

RX-A870BL TX-NR787
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 nothas not

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-A870BL TX-NR787
Multi-room zones23
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusicCastOnkyo Controller app, FlareConnect
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/0
DC trigger output (12V)11

Multichannel surround

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

RX-A870BL
7
TX-NR787
7

RX-A870BL TX-NR787
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-EXPRESS, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS Neo:6 MusicDTS-ES, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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