Onkyo TX-NR7100 vs Yamaha RX-A880

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TX-NR7100 vs RX-A880 comparison chart

Onkyo TX-NR7100 vs Yamaha RX-A880 review

Onkyo TX-NR7100
vs
Yamaha RX-A880

The Onkyo TX-NR7100 vs Yamaha RX-A880 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-NR7100 received 8.6 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A880 was rated 8.3 points. The release date of TX-NR7100 is 2021, and RX-A880 is 2018. TX-NR7100 is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - RX-A880.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR7100 over Yamaha RX-A880

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • 8K/60Hz signal pass-through is available.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A880 over Onkyo TX-NR7100

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

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

TX-NR7100
8
RX-A880
8

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Onkyo TX-NR7100 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-A880 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. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 100/8, 220/6/8 W/Ohm.

TX-NR7100 RX-A880
Channels9.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8, 220/6100/8, 160/4
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 4
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.06

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.

TX-NR7100
9
RX-A880
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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Onkyo TX-NR7100 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

TX-NR7100 RX-A880
Digital to analog converter (DAC)384 KHz/32-bitBurr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAccuEQYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAdvanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification, CinemaFILTERCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Onkyo TX-NR7100 scored 9, and Yamaha RX-A880 scored 8 out of 10.

TX-NR7100
9
RX-A880
8

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

TX-NR7100 RX-A880
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.

TX-NR7100 RX-A880
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloudDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, Qobuz

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, Onkyo TX-NR7100 got 8 points, but Yamaha RX-A880 received 9 points.

TX-NR7100
8
RX-A880
9

Competitors in our review have 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 Onkyo TX-NR7100 in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Yamaha RX-A880 has the HDCP 2.2 version.

TX-NR7100 RX-A880
HDMI input/output7/27/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input12
Coaxial digital input12
Composite input21
Component input/output11/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsHDMI, phones, setup mic, AUXUSB, 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 rivals in our comparison were rated 8 out of 10.

TX-NR7100
8
RX-A880
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 TX-NR7100 works with the 4K/120Hz video, and the RX-A880 has the 4K/60Hz.

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 only on Onkyo TX-NR7100.

TX-NR7100 RX-A880
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10+HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/120Hz4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSyn, Deep ColorDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020

Additional features

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

TX-NR7100
10
RX-A880
10

TX-NR7100 RX-A880
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, 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 featuresWeb Control, App Controlhas 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.

TX-NR7100 RX-A880
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputlineoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlFlareConnectMusicCast
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/01/1
DC trigger output (12V)11

Multichannel surround

Onkyo TX-NR7100 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-A880 got 7.

TX-NR7100
8
RX-A880
7

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. Only the TX-NR7100 licensed by IMAX.

TX-NR7100 RX-A880
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESSDTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Neo:6
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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