Onkyo TX-RZ720 vs Pioneer VSX-LX301

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TX-RZ720 vs VSX-LX301 comparison chart

Onkyo TX-RZ720 vs Pioneer VSX-LX301 review

Onkyo TX-RZ720
vs
Pioneer VSX-LX301

An overview of Onkyo TX-RZ720 and Pioneer VSX-LX301 will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-RZ720 received 7.3 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-LX301 was rated 8 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that TX-RZ720 is inferior in audio processing features to VSX-LX301.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ720 over Pioneer VSX-LX301

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-LX301 over Onkyo TX-RZ720

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

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

TX-RZ720
8
VSX-LX301
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. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the TX-RZ720 this value is 175/6 W/Ohm, and for the VSX-LX301 it is 170/6 W/Ohm.

TX-RZ720 VSX-LX301
Channels7.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm175/6100/8, 170/6
Output impedance, Ohm68, 6
Frequency response5Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-RZ720 9 out of 10, and the VSX-LX301 - 10.

TX-RZ720
9
VSX-LX301
10

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. Pioneer VSX-LX301 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

TX-RZ720 VSX-LX301
Digital to analog converter (DAC)VLSC 384 KHz/32-bitAK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAccuEQMCACC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresHi-Res audio, Theater-DimensionalAdvanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Reflex Optimizer

Connectivity

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

TX-RZ720
8
VSX-LX301
8

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

TX-RZ720 VSX-LX301
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.

TX-RZ720 VSX-LX301
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlayAirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, TuneIn RadioDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, 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, Onkyo TX-RZ720 got 7 points, but Pioneer VSX-LX301 received 8 points.

TX-RZ720
7
VSX-LX301
8

Competitors in our review have 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

TX-RZ720 VSX-LX301
HDMI input/output7/27/2
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 input11
Composite input22
Component input/output2/01/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsHDMI, phones, setup mic, AUXUSB, HDMI, 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 TX-RZ720 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 9 for the VSX-LX301.

TX-RZ720
7
VSX-LX301
9

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 with Pioneer VSX-LX301.

TX-RZ720 VSX-LX301
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10
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 featuresDeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLGx.v.Color, BT.2020

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-RZ720 got 7 points, but the VSX-LX301 has 8.

TX-RZ720
7
VSX-LX301
8

TX-RZ720 VSX-LX301
Voice control
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displayfluorescentcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresIP 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.

TX-RZ720 VSX-LX301
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlFlareConnectFlareConnect
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/01/1
DC trigger output (12V)12

Multichannel surround

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

TX-RZ720
7
VSX-LX301
7

TX-RZ720 VSX-LX301
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)has notDTS Neo:X
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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