Onkyo TX-RZ1100 vs Onkyo PR-RZ5100

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The Onkyo TX-RZ1100 versus Onkyo PR-RZ5100 comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-RZ1100 received 7.7 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo PR-RZ5100 was rated 8.3 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2016. Identified advantages have shown that PR-RZ5100 is better over TX-RZ1100 mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ1100 over Onkyo PR-RZ5100

Main advantages Onkyo PR-RZ5100 over Onkyo TX-RZ1100

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Onkyo TX-RZ1100 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Onkyo PR-RZ5100 supports a 11.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 8 of 10 for both receivers.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Onkyo TX-RZ1100 has Pure Direct mode.

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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Onkyo TX-RZ1100 scored 7, and Onkyo PR-RZ5100 scored 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-RZ1100 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 9 for the PR-RZ5100.

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 PR-RZ5100.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 7 out of 10.

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

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