Onkyo TX-RZ720 vs Onkyo TX-NR777

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Being able to compare Onkyo TX-RZ720 and Onkyo TX-NR777 gave us an insight into what of them would be better for home theater configuration. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-RZ720 received 7.3 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-NR777 was rated 6.8 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. TX-RZ720 is more performable in terms of audio broadcast than the TX-NR777.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ720 over Onkyo TX-NR777

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR777 over Onkyo TX-RZ720

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 7, 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.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-RZ720 9 out of 10, and the TX-NR777 - 7.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Onkyo TX-RZ720 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 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.

Competitors in our review have 7/2 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-RZ720 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 6 for the TX-NR777.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-RZ720 got 7 points, but the TX-NR777 has 6.

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.