Onkyo PR-RZ5100 vs Denon AVR-S740H review

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Onkyo PR-RZ5100 vs Denon AVR-S740H review

Onkyo PR-RZ5100
vs
Denon AVR-S740H

An affordable AV receiver is always a good option to consider, so Onkyo PR-RZ5100 vs Denon AVR-S740H comparison definitely makes sense.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Onkyo PR-RZ5100 has 11.2 versus 7.2 for Denon AVR-S740H. The THD is 0.06% for the PR-RZ5100 but 0.08% for the AVR-S740H.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, AKM 384 KHz/32-bit for PR-RZ5100 and 192 KHz/32-bit for the AVR-S740H. Only the PR-RZ5100 supports Bi-amping feature. The Denon AVR-S740H can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Both models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Onkyo PR-RZ5100 has support for AirPlay, and its competitor in our comparison - AirPlay, AirPlay 2. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The PR-RZ5100 can work with the audio stream from Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio, and the AVR-S740H can receive a content from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud. Compared AV receivers retain the quality of 4K/60Hz signal when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. The PR-RZ5100 can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the AVR-S740H. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is supported by these receivers.

Extensive connections

The Onkyo PR-RZ5100 has 8/2 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 6/1 HDMI connectors of the Denon AVR-S740H.Onkyo PR-RZ5100 connectionsDenon AVR-S740H connections The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Unfortunately, HDMI eARC is not available on monitored devices. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.2. These compared receivers have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.

Additional features

The PR-RZ5100 supports 3 Multi-room zones, versus 2 for the AVR-S740H. An ECO mode is only available for the AVR-S740H. Both PR-RZ5100 and AVR-S740H can be configured using the Setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review.

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General

Item

Onkyo PR-RZ5100
Denon AVR-S740H

Model

PR-RZ5100
AVR-S740H

Brand

Onkyo
Denon

Reviews

14
158

Amplifier

Channels

11.2
7.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

75/8, 110/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6

Frequency response

5Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.06
0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

AKM 384 KHz/32-bit
192 KHz/32-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

AccuEQ
Audyssey MultEQ

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay
AirPlay, AirPlay 2

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

8/2
6/1

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

3
2

Coaxial digital input

2
1

Composite input

2
2

Component input/output

2/1
0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

HDMI, phones, setup mic
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

analog to HDMI

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
BT.2020, HLG

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

fluorescent
colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB
network, USB

Other additional features

has not
IP Control, Web Control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

3
2

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
speaker

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

Onkyo Controller app, FlareConnect
HEOS App

RS-232

1
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/0
0/0

DC trigger output (12V)

1
0

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
has not

Power

Operational power consumption, W

65
400

Standby consumption, W

0.15
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 20.1 x 44.7/17 x 7.8 x 17.3
43.5 x 15.2 x 33/17 x 6 x 13.3

Weight, kg/lbs

13.6/30.2
8.6/19

Other

Release year

2016
2018
Onkyo PR-RZ5100
Denon AVR-S740H
Onkyo PR-RZ5100
Denon AVR-S740H

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8.3
  • 7.1
  • 8.3Onkyo PR-RZ5100
  • 7.1Denon AVR-S740H