Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Onkyo TX-RZ720

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RX-V685BL vs TX-RZ720 comparison chart

Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Onkyo TX-RZ720 review

Yamaha RX-V685BL
vs
Onkyo TX-RZ720

Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Yamaha RX-V685BL versus Onkyo TX-RZ720 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V685BL received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-RZ720 was rated 7.3 points. The release date of RX-V685BL is 2018, and TX-RZ720 is 2017. As a result, it becomes clear that RX-V685BL is a better option for home theater than TX-RZ720.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V685BL over Onkyo TX-RZ720

  • Include HDMI eARC function.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ720 over Yamaha RX-V685BL

  • The Spotify support is an exclusive advantage.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 8 points out of 10.

RX-V685BL
8
TX-RZ720
8

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.

RX-V685BL TX-RZ720
Channels7.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm90/8, 150/4175/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 46
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz5Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.060.08

Audio features

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

RX-V685BL
9
TX-RZ720
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.

RX-V685BL TX-RZ720
Digital to analog converter (DAC)Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bitVLSC 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationYPAOAccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresCINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONTHi-Res audio, Theater-Dimensional

Connectivity

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

RX-V685BL
8
TX-RZ720
8

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

RX-V685BL TX-RZ720
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
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.

RX-V685BL TX-RZ720
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlayAirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas notDeezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio

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.

RX-V685BL
7
TX-RZ720
7

Yamaha RX-V685BL is equipped with 5/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-RZ720 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 Yamaha RX-V685BL.

RX-V685BL TX-RZ720
HDMI input/output5/27/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.2HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input22
Coaxial digital input21
Composite input12
Component input/output1/02/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, AUXHDMI, 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 RX-V685BL were rated 8 out of 10 against the 7 for the TX-RZ720.

RX-V685BL
8
TX-RZ720
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 Yamaha RX-V685BL.

RX-V685BL TX-RZ720
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 conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresBT.2020, HLGDeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLG

Additional features

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

RX-V685BL
7
TX-RZ720
7

Only the Yamaha RX-V685BL has the ECO mode.

RX-V685BL TX-RZ720
Voice control
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, 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 featureshas notIP 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.

RX-V685BL TX-RZ720
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusicCastFlareConnect
RS-23201
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/0
DC trigger output (12V)11

Multichannel surround

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

RX-V685BL
7
TX-RZ720
7

RX-V685BL TX-RZ720
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS Neo:6has not
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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