Onkyo TX-NR797 vs Marantz SR5013

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TX-NR797 vs SR5013 comparison chart

Onkyo TX-NR797 vs Marantz SR5013 review

Onkyo TX-NR797
vs
Marantz SR5013

Being able to compare Onkyo TX-NR797 and Marantz SR5013 gave us an insight into what of them would be better for home theater configuration. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-NR797 received 8.5 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz SR5013 was rated 8.6 points. The release date of TX-NR797 is 2019, and SR5013 is 2018. SR5013 is more performable in terms of audio broadcast than the TX-NR797.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR797 over Marantz SR5013

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but TX-NR797 has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.

Main advantages Marantz SR5013 over Onkyo TX-NR797

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

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

TX-NR797
9
SR5013
8

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Onkyo TX-NR797 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Marantz SR5013 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-NR797 SR5013
Channels9.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8, 220/6100/8, 140/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-NR797 9 out of 10, and the SR5013 - 10.

TX-NR797
9
SR5013
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. Marantz SR5013 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

TX-NR797 SR5013
Digital to analog converter (DAC)AK4458 384 KHz/32-bitAKM 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAccuEQAudyssey MultEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAdvanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio AmplificationAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC, Compressed Audio Enhancer(MDAX2), Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

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

TX-NR797
8
SR5013
8

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

TX-NR797 SR5013
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-NR797 SR5013
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn RadioDeezer, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, 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, Onkyo TX-NR797 got 8 points, but Marantz SR5013 received 9 points.

TX-NR797
8
SR5013
9

Onkyo TX-NR797 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Marantz SR5013 has 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

TX-NR797 SR5013
HDMI input/output7/28/2
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 input12
Coaxial digital input12
Composite input22
Component input/output1/02/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsHDMI, phones, setup mic, AUXUSB, HDMI, 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-NR797 were rated 8 out of 10 against the 10 for the SR5013.

TX-NR797
8
SR5013
10

TX-NR797 SR5013
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 HDMIanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020BT.2020, HLG

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-NR797 got 9 points, but the SR5013 has 10.

TX-NR797
9
SR5013
10

Marantz SR5013 has the ECO mode.

TX-NR797 SR5013
Voice controlGoogle AssistantAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
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 featuresIP ControlIP Control, Web 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.

TX-NR797 SR5013
Multi-room zones32
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlFlareConnectMarantz AVR Remote App, HEOS App
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/01/0
DC trigger output (12V)11

Multichannel surround

Onkyo TX-NR797 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Marantz SR5013 got 7.

TX-NR797
8
SR5013
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-NR797 licensed by IMAX.

TX-NR797 SR5013
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-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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