Onkyo TX-RZ820 vs Yamaha RX-V685BL

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The Onkyo TX-RZ820 versus Yamaha RX-V685BL comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-RZ820 received 7.7 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-V685BL was rated 7.4 points. The release date of TX-RZ820 is 2017, and RX-V685BL is 2018. Identified advantages have shown that TX-RZ820 is better over RX-V685BL mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ820 over Yamaha RX-V685BL

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V685BL over Onkyo TX-RZ820

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 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-RZ820 this value is 160/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V685BL it is 90/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-RZ820 8 out of 10, and the RX-V685BL - 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.

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-RZ820 got 8 points, but Yamaha RX-V685BL received 7 points.

Onkyo TX-RZ820 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-V685BL has 5/2 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 on Yamaha RX-V685BL.

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-RZ820 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 8 for the RX-V685BL.

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 Yamaha RX-V685BL.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-RZ820 got 8 points, but the RX-V685BL has 7.

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.