Onkyo TX-RZ3100 vs Pioneer SC-LX701

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Let's compare Onkyo TX-RZ3100 versus Pioneer SC-LX701 for an overview of all their pros and cons. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-RZ3100 received 8.2 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer SC-LX701 was rated 8.5 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2016. And as a result of the comparison, SC-LX701 seems to be a better option for the role of a home theater center than TX-RZ3100.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ3100 over Pioneer SC-LX701

Main advantages Pioneer SC-LX701 over Onkyo TX-RZ3100

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Onkyo TX-RZ3100 supports 11.2-channels sound, but Pioneer SC-LX701 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-RZ3100 this value is 200/6 W/Ohm, and for the SC-LX701 it is 185/6 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-RZ3100 9 out of 10, and the SC-LX701 - 10.

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. Pioneer SC-LX701 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

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, both receivers got 9 points on our 10-point scale.

Competitors in our review have 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 TX-RZ3100 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 10 for the SC-LX701.

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 Pioneer SC-LX701.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-RZ3100 got 6 points, but the SC-LX701 has 8.

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

Onkyo TX-RZ3100 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer SC-LX701 got 7.