Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Onkyo TX-RZ920

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Review of Yamaha RX-V685BL versus Onkyo TX-RZ920 will reveal the best features offered by the devices. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V685BL received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-RZ920 was rated 8.4 points. The release date of RX-V685BL is 2018, and TX-RZ920 is 2017. TX-RZ920 is better suited for home theater use than the RX-V685BL. Its sound profile is better balanced.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V685BL over Onkyo TX-RZ920

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ920 over Yamaha RX-V685BL

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 9, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-V685BL supports 7.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-RZ920 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-RZ920 this value is 135/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V685BL it is 90/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-V685BL 9 out of 10, and the TX-RZ920 - 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.

Connectivity

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

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

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

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-V685BL got 7 points, but Onkyo TX-RZ920 received 9 points.

Yamaha RX-V685BL is equipped with 5/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-RZ920 has 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

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-V685BL were rated 8 out of 10 against the 10 for the TX-RZ920.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-V685BL got 7 points, but the TX-RZ920 has 8.

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-RZ920 can be controlled by voice via Google Assistant. Only the Yamaha RX-V685BL has the ECO mode.

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.

Multichannel surround

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