Denon AVR-X2600H vs Onkyo TX-RZ630

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AVR-X2600H vs TX-RZ630 comparison chart

Denon AVR-X2600H vs Onkyo TX-RZ630 review

Denon AVR-X2600H
vs
Onkyo TX-RZ630

An overview of Denon AVR-X2600H and Onkyo TX-RZ630 will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X2600H received 8.1 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-RZ630 was rated 7.8 points. The release date of AVR-X2600H is 2019, and TX-RZ630 is 2018. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that TX-RZ630 is inferior in audio processing features to AVR-X2600H.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X2600H over Onkyo TX-RZ630

  • 95/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 90/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Include HDMI eARC function.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ630 over Denon AVR-X2600H

  • More channels, namely 9, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but TX-RZ630 has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.

Amplifiers

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

AVR-X2600H
7
TX-RZ630
8

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVR-X2600H supports 7.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-RZ630 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 AVR-X2600H this value is 95/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-RZ630 it is 90/8 W/Ohm.

AVR-X2600H TX-RZ630
Channels7.29.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm95/8, 125/690/8, 215/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz5Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

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

AVR-X2600H
9
TX-RZ630
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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Denon AVR-X2600H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

AVR-X2600H TX-RZ630
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/32-bitAK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQ XT32AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFCAdvanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

AVR-X2600H
8
TX-RZ630
8

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

AVR-X2600H TX-RZ630
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.

AVR-X2600H TX-RZ630
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud, Mood MixDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora

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, Denon AVR-X2600H got 8 points, but Onkyo TX-RZ630 received 7 points.

AVR-X2600H
8
TX-RZ630
7

Denon AVR-X2600H is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-RZ630 has 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available only on Denon AVR-X2600H.

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 Denon AVR-X2600H in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Onkyo TX-RZ630 has the HDCP 2.2 version.

AVR-X2600H TX-RZ630
HDMI input/output8/27/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input22
Coaxial digital input11
Composite input22
Component input/output2/12/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, HDMI, phones, 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 AVR-X2600H were rated 10 out of 10 against the 7 for the TX-RZ630.

AVR-X2600H
10
TX-RZ630
7

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 only with Denon AVR-X2600H.

AVR-X2600H TX-RZ630
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 conversionanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresHLG, BT.2020BT.2020, HLG

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVR-X2600H got 10 points, but the TX-RZ630 has 8.

AVR-X2600H
10
TX-RZ630
8

Only the Denon AVR-X2600H has the ECO mode.

AVR-X2600H TX-RZ630
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIGoogle Assistant
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon KindleiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDfluorescent
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresIP Control, Web Controlhas 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.

AVR-X2600H TX-RZ630
Multi-room zones23
Zone audio outputspeakerspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlHEOS AppOnkyo Controller app
RS-23201
Remote control input/output (IR)0/01/0
DC trigger output (12V)01

Multichannel surround

Denon AVR-X2600H got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo TX-RZ630 got 7.

AVR-X2600H
8
TX-RZ630
7

AVR-X2600H TX-RZ630
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Digital Plus
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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