Onkyo TX-RZ50 vs Sony STR-AZ5000ES

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Let's make the Onkyo TX-RZ50 versus Sony STR-AZ5000ES comparison. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-RZ50 received 8.5 points out of 10 possible, and Sony STR-AZ5000ES was rated 8.6 points. The release date of TX-RZ50 is 2021, and STR-AZ5000ES is 2023. After comparison, it will become clear that among these two devices, the STR-AZ5000ES is more suitable for the role of the heart of home theater system.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ50 over Sony STR-AZ5000ES

Main advantages Sony STR-AZ5000ES over Onkyo TX-RZ50

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Onkyo TX-RZ50 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Sony STR-AZ5000ES 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. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the STR-AZ5000ES this value is 130/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-RZ50 it is 120/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-RZ50 9 out of 10, and the STR-AZ5000ES - 8.

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. Onkyo TX-RZ50 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Onkyo TX-RZ50 scored 9, and Sony STR-AZ5000ES scored 8 out of 10.

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

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Sony STR-AZ5000ES.

MHL combines the functionality of the HDMI and MicroUSB interfaces and lets you connect any mobile devices to a receiver. The STR-AZ5000ES has MHL support for streaming content from external devices.

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, Onkyo TX-RZ50 got 7 points, but Sony STR-AZ5000ES received 8 points.

Onkyo TX-RZ50 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Sony STR-AZ5000ES has 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the TX-RZ50 has a Phono interface.

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-RZ50 were rated 8 out of 10 against the 9 for the STR-AZ5000ES.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 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 8 points out of 10.

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.