Onkyo PR-RZ5100 vs Denon HEOS AVR review

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Onkyo PR-RZ5100 vs Denon HEOS AVR review

Onkyo PR-RZ5100
vs
Denon HEOS AVR

What is better - Onkyo PR-RZ5100 vs Denon HEOS AVR?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 11.2 versus 5.1, respectively, for devices. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the PR-RZ5100 it is 0.06%, but for the HEOS AVR it is 0.05%. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Onkyo PR-RZ5100. The model HEOS AVR can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet access via WIFI is possible on both units. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Onkyo PR-RZ5100 works with Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio, but the Denon HEOS AVR works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud. The quality of 4K/60Hz signal remains unchanged when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector via HDMI for both receivers. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the PR-RZ5100 and the HEOS AVR. Video scaling is only possible with the PR-RZ5100. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the PR-RZ5100.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the PR-RZ5100 has 8/2, and the HEOS AVR has 4/1.Onkyo PR-RZ5100 connectionsDenon HEOS AVR connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the PR-RZ5100 and the HEOS AVR. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. PR-RZ5100 and HEOS AVR support the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Onkyo PR-RZ5100. There is an ECO mode in neither AV receiver. The Onkyo PR-RZ5100 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the PR-RZ5100. Only in the PR-RZ5100 realized a DTS:X surround technology.

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General

Item

Onkyo PR-RZ5100
Denon HEOS AVR

Model

PR-RZ5100
HEOS AVR

Brand

Onkyo
Denon

Reviews

14
15

Amplifier

Channels

11.2
5.1

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

50/8, 65/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6

Frequency response

5Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.06
0.05

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

AKM 384 KHz/32-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

AccuEQ

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification
has not

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

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
4/1

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
1

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

3
1

Coaxial digital input

2
1

Composite input

2
0

Component input/output

2/1
0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

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
has not

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

App control

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

Display

fluorescent

Tuner

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
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

3
has not

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
has not

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

Onkyo Controller app, FlareConnect
HEOS App

RS-232

1
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/0
1/0

DC trigger output (12V)

1
0

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Pro Logic

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
has not

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
110

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
43.1 x 7.6 x 27.9/17.1 x 3.6 x 11

Weight, kg/lbs

13.6/30.2
5.9/13/2

Other

Release year

2016
2017
Onkyo PR-RZ5100
Denon HEOS AVR
Onkyo PR-RZ5100
Denon HEOS AVR

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8.3
  • 4.8
  • 8.3Onkyo PR-RZ5100
  • 4.8Denon HEOS AVR