Onkyo TX-NR6100 vs Onkyo TX-NR5100

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Rating 4.2 4.2

TX-NR6100 vs TX-NR5100 comparison chart

Onkyo TX-NR6100 vs Onkyo TX-NR5100 review

Onkyo TX-NR6100
vs
Onkyo TX-NR5100

Along with the growing popularity of custom home theater builds, the comparison of Onkyo TX-NR6100 and Onkyo TX-NR5100 takes place. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-NR6100 received 8 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-NR5100 was rated 7.3 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2021. Based on the data on the characteristics and features of both models, we can conclude that TX-NR6100 has better performance than TX-NR5100.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR6100 over Onkyo TX-NR5100

  • 100/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 80/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Thanks to 2 multi-room zones support, TX-NR6100 bypasses its competitor without multizone support.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR5100 over Onkyo TX-NR6100

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 7 points out of 10.

TX-NR6100
7
TX-NR5100
7

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 7.2-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-NR6100 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-NR5100 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

TX-NR6100 TX-NR5100
Channels7.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8, 210/680/8, 165/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.

TX-NR6100
9
TX-NR5100
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.

TX-NR6100 TX-NR5100
Digital to analog converter (DAC)384 KHz/32-bit384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAccuEQAccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAdvanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification, CinemaFILTERAdvanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification, CinemaFILTER

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 9 out of 10.

TX-NR6100
9
TX-NR5100
9

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

TX-NR6100 TX-NR5100
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
USB2 (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-NR6100 TX-NR5100
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloudDeezer, 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, Onkyo TX-NR6100 got 7 points, but Onkyo TX-NR5100 received 6 points.

TX-NR6100
7
TX-NR5100
6

Onkyo TX-NR6100 is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-NR5100 has 4/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

TX-NR6100 TX-NR5100
HDMI input/output6/24/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input11
Coaxial digital input11
Composite input00
Component input/output00
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup mic, AUXphones, 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 rivals in our comparison were rated 8 out of 10.

TX-NR6100
8
TX-NR5100
8

TX-NR6100 TX-NR5100
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10+HDR10+
4K signal pass-through4K/120Hz4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz8K/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 featuresDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSyn, Deep ColorDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSyn, Deep Color

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

TX-NR6100
10
TX-NR5100
10

TX-NR6100 TX-NR5100
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIAmazon 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 updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresWeb Control, App ControlWeb 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.

TX-NR6100 TX-NR5100
Multi-room zones2has not
Zone audio outputlineouthas not
Zone HDMI outputhas not
Multi-room controlFlareConnectFlareConnect
RS-23200
Remote control input/output (IR)00
DC trigger output (12V)00

Multichannel surround

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

TX-NR6100
7
TX-NR5100
7

TX-NR6100 TX-NR5100
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
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
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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