Onkyo TX-NR696 vs Onkyo TX-RZ710

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An overview of Onkyo TX-NR696 and Onkyo TX-RZ710 will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-NR696 received 7.6 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-RZ710 was rated 7.5 points. The release date of TX-NR696 is 2019, and TX-RZ710 is 2016. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that TX-RZ710 is inferior in audio processing features to TX-NR696.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR696 over Onkyo TX-RZ710

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ710 over Onkyo TX-NR696

Amplifiers

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

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-RZ710 this value is 175/6 W/Ohm, and for the TX-NR696 it is 165/6 W/Ohm.

Audio features

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

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 equal and was rated 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 7 points on our 10-point scale.

Onkyo TX-NR696 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-RZ710 has 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-NR696 were rated 8 out of 10 against the 9 for the TX-RZ710.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-NR696 got 9 points, but the TX-RZ710 has 5.

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 TX-NR696 can be controlled by voice via Google Assistant. Onkyo TX-RZ710 has the ECO mode.

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.