Onkyo TX-RZ920 vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680

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Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Onkyo TX-RZ920 versus Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-RZ920 received 8.4 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 was rated 7.5 points. The release date of TX-RZ920 is 2017, and AVENTAGE RX-A680 is 2018. As a result, it becomes clear that TX-RZ920 is a better option for home theater than AVENTAGE RX-A680.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ920 over Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680

Main advantages Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 over Onkyo TX-RZ920

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. The Onkyo TX-RZ920 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 supports a 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-RZ920 this value is 135/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVENTAGE RX-A680 it is 115/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-RZ920 8 out of 10, and the AVENTAGE RX-A680 - 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-RZ920 got 9 points, but Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 received 6 points.

Onkyo TX-RZ920 is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 has 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Onkyo TX-RZ920 in the HDCP 2.2 version, and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 has the HDCP 2.3 version.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the TX-RZ920 has a Phono interface.

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-RZ920 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 7 for the AVENTAGE RX-A680.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-RZ920 got 8 points, but the AVENTAGE RX-A680 has 10.

Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 has the ECO mode.

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.