Onkyo TX-RZ730 vs Onkyo PR-RZ5100

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The Onkyo TX-RZ730 versus Onkyo PR-RZ5100 comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-RZ730 received 7.8 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo PR-RZ5100 was rated 8.3 points. The release date of TX-RZ730 is 2018, and PR-RZ5100 is 2016. Identified advantages have shown that PR-RZ5100 is better over TX-RZ730 mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ730 over Onkyo PR-RZ5100

Main advantages Onkyo PR-RZ5100 over Onkyo TX-RZ730

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Onkyo TX-RZ730 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Onkyo PR-RZ5100 supports a 11.2-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-RZ730 9 out of 10, and the PR-RZ5100 - 8.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Onkyo TX-RZ730 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, Onkyo TX-RZ730 got 8 points, but Onkyo PR-RZ5100 received 9 points.

Onkyo TX-RZ730 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo PR-RZ5100 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-RZ730 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 9 for the PR-RZ5100.

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 Onkyo PR-RZ5100.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-RZ730 got 8 points, but the PR-RZ5100 has 7.

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-RZ730 can be controlled by voice via Google Assistant.

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.