What is better - Onkyo PR-RZ5100 vs Yamaha RX-A2070?
The number of channels for receivers is different - 11.2 versus 9.2, respectively, for devices. A common feature for devices is the same total harmonic distortion - 0.06%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the PR-RZ5100 received the model AKM 384 KHz/32-bit, but the RX-A2070 is equipped with ESS 192 KHz/24-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. The model RX-A2070 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 RX-A2070 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM.
The HDR10 function is present in each of the rivals. 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 RX-A2070. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs is the same - 8/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the PR-RZ5100 and the RX-A2070. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The PR-RZ5100 has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the RX-A2070, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.
Ability to create 3 Multi zones inherent in both AV receivers. There is an ECO mode in RX-A2070. The Onkyo PR-RZ5100 and the Yamaha RX-A2070 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.