Having had an opportunity to test Onkyo PR-RZ5100 vs Yamaha R-N602BL, I’d like to share my impression here to facilitate your choice of a new AV receiver.
The number of channels for receivers is different - 11.2 versus 2.0, respectively, for devices. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the PR-RZ5100 it is 0.06%, but for the R-N602BL it is 0.01%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the PR-RZ5100 received the model AKM 384 KHz/32-bit, but the R-N602BL is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Onkyo PR-RZ5100. The model R-N602BL can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Wireless Internet access via WIFI is possible on both units. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Both devices can work with such Apple Music services: AirPlay. 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 Yamaha R-N602BL works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, Qobuz. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the PR-RZ5100. Video scaling is only possible with the PR-RZ5100. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the PR-RZ5100. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Onkyo PR-RZ5100. HDMI eARC is not supported by the PR-RZ5100 and the R-N602BL. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Onkyo PR-RZ5100 has HDMI CEC. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. Voice control of the basic functions of the receiver is not realized in both models. There is an ECO mode in R-N602BL. The Onkyo PR-RZ5100 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the PR-RZ5100. Only in the PR-RZ5100 realized a DTS:X surround technology.