Yamaha RX-V683BL vs Onkyo TX-RZ740

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RX-V683BL vs TX-RZ740 comparison chart

Yamaha RX-V683BL vs Onkyo TX-RZ740 review

Yamaha RX-V683BL
vs
Onkyo TX-RZ740

Let's make the Yamaha RX-V683BL versus Onkyo TX-RZ740 comparison. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V683BL received 7.1 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-RZ740 was rated 8.5 points. The release date of RX-V683BL is 2017, and TX-RZ740 is 2019. After comparison, it will become clear that among these two devices, the TX-RZ740 is more suitable for the role of the heart of home theater system.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V683BL over Onkyo TX-RZ740

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Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ740 over Yamaha RX-V683BL

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • 100/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 90/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but TX-RZ740 has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 9, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

RX-V683BL
7
TX-RZ740
9

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-V683BL supports 7.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-RZ740 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. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the TX-RZ740 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V683BL it is 90/8 W/Ohm.

RX-V683BL TX-RZ740
Channels7.29.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm90/8, 150/4100/8, 225/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 48, 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-V683BL 8 out of 10, and the TX-RZ740 - 9.

RX-V683BL
8
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.

RX-V683BL TX-RZ740
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 FRONTAdvanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha RX-V683BL scored 7, and Onkyo TX-RZ740 scored 8 out of 10.

RX-V683BL
7
TX-RZ740
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-V683BL.

RX-V683BL TX-RZ740
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-V683BL TX-RZ740
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlayAirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesPandora, Sirius XM, Napster, JUKE, QobuzDeezer, 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-V683BL got 6 points, but Onkyo TX-RZ740 received 8 points.

RX-V683BL
6
TX-RZ740
8

Yamaha RX-V683BL is equipped with 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-RZ740 has 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

RX-V683BL TX-RZ740
HDMI input/output6/17/2
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 input21
Coaxial digital input21
Composite input12
Component input/output1/01/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, 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-V683BL were rated 9 out of 10 against the 8 for the TX-RZ740.

RX-V683BL
9
TX-RZ740
8

RX-V683BL TX-RZ740
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, HLGDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-V683BL got 7 points, but the TX-RZ740 has 9.

RX-V683BL
7
TX-RZ740
9

Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The TX-RZ740 can be controlled by voice via Google Assistant. Only the Yamaha RX-V683BL has the ECO mode.

RX-V683BL TX-RZ740
Voice controlGoogle 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-V683BL TX-RZ740
Multi-room zones23
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusicCast, AV ControllerFlareConnect
RS-23201
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/0
DC trigger output (12V)11

Multichannel surround

Yamaha RX-V683BL got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo TX-RZ740 got 8.

RX-V683BL
7
TX-RZ740
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.

RX-V683BL TX-RZ740
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-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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