Yamaha RX-V377 vs Onkyo TX-RZ820 review

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Yamaha RX-V377 vs Onkyo TX-RZ820 review

Yamaha RX-V377
vs
Onkyo TX-RZ820

The Yamaha RX-V377 vs Onkyo TX-RZ820 comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.1 versus 7.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-V377 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/8, 135/6, while the TX-RZ820 has a power of 160/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the RX-V377 it is 0.09%, but for the TX-RZ820 it is 0.08%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the RX-V377 received the model Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit, but the TX-RZ820 is equipped with AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Onkyo TX-RZ820. Both Yamaha RX-V377 and Onkyo TX-RZ820 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. There is a Bluetooth protocol at the TX-RZ820. The TX-RZ820 has access to the Spotify service. 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 RX-V377 and the TX-RZ820. None of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the TX-RZ820.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the RX-V377 has 4/1, and the TX-RZ820 has 7/2.Yamaha RX-V377 connectionsOnkyo TX-RZ820 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the RX-V377 and the TX-RZ820. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. RX-V377 and TX-RZ820 support the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Onkyo TX-RZ820. Voice control of the basic functions of the receiver is not realized in both models. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Yamaha RX-V377 and the Onkyo TX-RZ820 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the TX-RZ820. Only in the TX-RZ820 realized a DTS:X surround technology.

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General

Item

Yamaha RX-V377
Onkyo TX-RZ820

Model

RX-V377
TX-RZ820

Brand

Yamaha
Onkyo

Reviews

713
277

Amplifier

Channels

5.1
7.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

100/8, 135/6
160/8

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8

Frequency response

20Hz-20KHz
5Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.09
0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

YPAO
AccuEQ

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
has not

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Deezer, TIDAL

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

4/1
7/2

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)

1
2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

1
2

Coaxial digital input

2
1

Composite input

3
2

Component input/output

2/1
2/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, phones, AUX
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

Additional features

Voice control

App control

iPhone, iPod
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

fluorescent
fluorescent

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

USB
network, USB

Other additional features

has not
IP Control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

has not
2

Zone audio output

has not
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

has not
FlareConnect

RS-232

0
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
1/0

DC trigger output (12V)

0
1

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Music, DTS 96/24, 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
AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

260
650

Standby consumption, W

0.3
0.15

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 15.1 x 31.5/17 x 5.9 x 12.2
43.5 x 20.1 x 39.5/17 x 7.8 x 15.4

Weight, kg/lbs

7.4/16.3
17/37.4

Other

Release year

2014
2017
Yamaha RX-V377
Onkyo TX-RZ820
Yamaha RX-V377
Onkyo TX-RZ820

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  • 4.6
  • 7.7
  • 4.6Yamaha RX-V377
  • 7.7Onkyo TX-RZ820