Onkyo TX-RZ620 vs Yamaha RX-V683BL

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TX-RZ620 vs RX-V683BL comparison chart

Onkyo TX-RZ620 vs Yamaha RX-V683BL review

Onkyo TX-RZ620
vs
Yamaha RX-V683BL

An overview of Onkyo TX-RZ620 and Yamaha RX-V683BL will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. We estimated the compared receivers and both received a 7.1 out of 10 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ620 over Yamaha RX-V683BL

  • 100/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 90/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V683BL over Onkyo TX-RZ620

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 7 points out of 10.

TX-RZ620
7
RX-V683BL
7

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 7.2-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 TX-RZ620 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V683BL it is 90/8 W/Ohm.

TX-RZ620 RX-V683BL
Channels7.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/890/8, 150/4
Output impedance, Ohm88, 4
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.06

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-RZ620 9 out of 10, and the RX-V683BL - 8.

TX-RZ620
9
RX-V683BL
8

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.

TX-RZ620 RX-V683BL
Digital to analog converter (DAC)384 KHz/32-bitBurr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAccuEQYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAdvanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio AmplificationCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Onkyo TX-RZ620 scored 8, and Yamaha RX-V683BL scored 7 out of 10.

TX-RZ620
8
RX-V683BL
7

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-V683BL.

TX-RZ620 RX-V683BL
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.

TX-RZ620 RX-V683BL
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlayAirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn RadioPandora, Sirius XM, Napster, JUKE, 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-RZ620 got 7 points, but Yamaha RX-V683BL received 6 points.

TX-RZ620
7
RX-V683BL
6

Onkyo TX-RZ620 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-V683BL has 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

TX-RZ620 RX-V683BL
HDMI input/output7/26/1
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 input12
Composite input21
Component input/output2/01/0
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 the TX-RZ620 were rated 6 out of 10 against the 9 for the RX-V683BL.

TX-RZ620
6
RX-V683BL
9

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 with Yamaha RX-V683BL.

TX-RZ620 RX-V683BL
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.2020DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-RZ620 got 6 points, but the RX-V683BL has 7.

TX-RZ620
6
RX-V683BL
7

Yamaha RX-V683BL has the ECO mode.

TX-RZ620 RX-V683BL
Voice control
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displayfluorescentcolour OSD
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.

TX-RZ620 RX-V683BL
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlOnkyo Controller app, FlareConnectMusicCast, AV Controller
RS-23210
Remote control input/output (IR)1/01/1
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.

TX-RZ620
7
RX-V683BL
7

TX-RZ620 RX-V683BL
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-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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