Sony STR-DH790 vs Onkyo TX-NR7100

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STR-DH790 vs TX-NR7100 comparison chart

Sony STR-DH790 vs Onkyo TX-NR7100 review

Sony STR-DH790
vs
Onkyo TX-NR7100

The Sony STR-DH790 vs Onkyo TX-NR7100 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Sony STR-DH790 received 5.3 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-NR7100 was rated 8.6 points. The release date of STR-DH790 is 2018, and TX-NR7100 is 2021. TX-NR7100 is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - STR-DH790.

Main advantages Sony STR-DH790 over Onkyo TX-NR7100

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR7100 over Sony STR-DH790

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • Thanks to 2 multi-room zones support, TX-NR7100 bypasses its competitor without multizone support.
  • There is WI-Fi support.
  • The Spotify support is an exclusive advantage.
  • There is support for Apple AirPlay.
  • 8K/60Hz signal pass-through is available.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

STR-DH790
7
TX-NR7100
8

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Sony STR-DH790 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-NR7100 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-NR7100 this value is 220/6 W/Ohm, and for the STR-DH790 it is 90/6 W/Ohm.

STR-DH790 TX-NR7100
Channels7.29.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm90/6100/8, 220/6
Output impedance, Ohm68, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.090.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the STR-DH790 8 out of 10, and the TX-NR7100 - 9.

STR-DH790
8
TX-NR7100
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.

STR-DH790 TX-NR7100
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/24-bit384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationDCACAccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresHi-Res audioAdvanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification, CinemaFILTER

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Sony STR-DH790 scored 6, and Onkyo TX-NR7100 scored 9 out of 10.

STR-DH790
6
TX-NR7100
9

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

Wired internet connection via RJ45 allows receiver faster connection than wireless or even use NAS storages. Wired connection via RJ45 is possible in the TX-NR7100 only.

STR-DH790 TX-NR7100
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)1
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.

STR-DH790 TX-NR7100
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas notDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud

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, Sony STR-DH790 got 7 points, but Onkyo TX-NR7100 received 8 points.

STR-DH790
7
TX-NR7100
8

Sony STR-DH790 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-NR7100 has 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Sony STR-DH790 in the HDCP 2.2 version, and Onkyo TX-NR7100 has the HDCP 2.3 version.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the TX-NR7100 has a Phono interface.

STR-DH790 TX-NR7100
HDMI input/output4/17/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.2HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input11
Coaxial digital input11
Composite input02
Component input/output0/01
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsphones, setup micHDMI, 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 STR-DH790 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 8 for the TX-NR7100.

STR-DH790
7
TX-NR7100
8

With the 4K pass-through feature, the AV receiver sends "native" 4K signals to a 4K TV from a video source without any processing. The STR-DH790 works with the 4K/60Hz video, and the TX-NR7100 has the 4K/120Hz.

The AV receiver passes "native" 8K signals from a video source to 8K TV without any encoding, with the 8k pass-through features. The 8K path-through is available on Onkyo TX-NR7100.

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 Onkyo TX-NR7100.

STR-DH790 TX-NR7100
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10HDR10+
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresHLGDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSyn, Deep Color

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the STR-DH790 got 6 points, but the TX-NR7100 has 10.

STR-DH790
6
TX-NR7100
10

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-NR7100 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. Onkyo TX-NR7100 has the ECO mode.

STR-DH790 TX-NR7100
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updateUSBnetwork, USB
Other additional featureshas notWeb Control, App 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.

STR-DH790 TX-NR7100
Multi-room zoneshas not2
Zone audio outputhas notlineout
Zone HDMI outputhas not
Multi-room controlhas notFlareConnect
RS-23201
Remote control input/output (IR)0/01/0
DC trigger output (12V)01

Multichannel surround

Sony STR-DH790 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo TX-NR7100 got 8.

STR-DH790
7
TX-NR7100
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-NR7100 licensed by IMAX.

STR-DH790 TX-NR7100
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-ES, DTS 96/24DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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