Sony STR-ZA2100ES vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080

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STR-ZA2100ES vs AVENTAGE RX-A3080 comparison chart

Overall
Sony STR-ZA2100ES
6.5
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080
8.7
7
9
8
10

Sony STR-ZA2100ES vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 review

Sony STR-ZA2100ES
vs
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080

Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Sony STR-ZA2100ES versus Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Sony STR-ZA2100ES received 6.5 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 was rated 8.7 points. The release date of STR-ZA2100ES is 2017, and AVENTAGE RX-A3080 is 2018. As a result, it becomes clear that AVENTAGE RX-A3080 is a better option for home theater than STR-ZA2100ES.

Main advantages Sony STR-ZA2100ES over Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 over Sony STR-ZA2100ES

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • 150/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 75/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but AVENTAGE RX-A3080 has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.
  • There is WI-Fi support.
  • The Spotify support is an exclusive advantage.
  • There is support for Apple AirPlay.

Amplifiers

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

STR-ZA2100ES
7
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
9

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Sony STR-ZA2100ES supports 7.2-channels sound, but Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 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 AVENTAGE RX-A3080 this value is 150/8 W/Ohm, and for the STR-ZA2100ES it is 75/8 W/Ohm.

STR-ZA2100ES AVENTAGE RX-A3080
Channels7.29.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm75/8, 95/6150/8, 230/4
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 4
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.090.06

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the STR-ZA2100ES 7 out of 10, and the AVENTAGE RX-A3080 - 9.

STR-ZA2100ES
7
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
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-ZA2100ES AVENTAGE RX-A3080
Digital to analog converter (DAC)N/AESS SABRE 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationDCAC EXYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresDigital Legato Linear, Sound OptimizerCINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Sony STR-ZA2100ES scored 6, and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 scored 8 out of 10.

STR-ZA2100ES
6
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
8

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

STR-ZA2100ES AVENTAGE RX-A3080
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.

STR-ZA2100ES AVENTAGE RX-A3080
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas notDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz

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-ZA2100ES got 7 points, but Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 received 9 points.

STR-ZA2100ES
7
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
9

Sony STR-ZA2100ES is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 has 7/3 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-ZA2100ES in the HDCP 2.2 version, and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 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 AVENTAGE RX-A3080 has a Phono interface.

STR-ZA2100ES AVENTAGE RX-A3080
HDMI input/output6/27/3
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 output01 x 6.3
Optical digital input23
Coaxial digital input13
Composite input24
Component input/output2/02/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, HDMI, setup micUSB, 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-ZA2100ES were rated 10 out of 10 against the 9 for the AVENTAGE RX-A3080.

STR-ZA2100ES
10
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
9

STR-ZA2100ES AVENTAGE RX-A3080
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 conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresHLGDeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLG

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the STR-ZA2100ES got 7 points, but the AVENTAGE RX-A3080 has 10.

STR-ZA2100ES
7
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
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 AVENTAGE RX-A3080 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant. Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 has the ECO mode.

STR-ZA2100ES AVENTAGE RX-A3080
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
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 updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featureshas nothas not

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-ZA2100ES AVENTAGE RX-A3080
Multi-room zones23
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlhas notMusicCast
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/21/1
DC trigger output (12V)32

Multichannel surround

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

STR-ZA2100ES
7
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
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 STR-ZA2100ES licensed by IMAX.

STR-ZA2100ES AVENTAGE RX-A3080
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HDDTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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