Yamaha RX-V385 vs Onkyo TX-RZ920 review

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Yamaha RX-V385 vs Onkyo TX-RZ920 review

Yamaha RX-V385
vs
Onkyo TX-RZ920

Yamaha RX-V385 vs Onkyo TX-RZ920 comparison definitely makes sense.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Yamaha RX-V385 has 5.1 versus 9.2 for Onkyo TX-RZ920. Regarding power, then RX-V385 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 70/6 when TX-RZ920 has a power of 135/8, 175/6. The THD is 0.09% for the RX-V385 but 0.04% for the TX-RZ920.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit for RX-V385 and AK4490 384 KHz/32-bit for the TX-RZ920. Only the TX-RZ920 supports Bi-amping feature. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha RX-V385 has support for AirPlay, and its competitor in our comparison - AirPlay, AirPlay 2. Only the TX-RZ920 supports Spotify.

Video features

Both AV receivers support HDR10 technology (High dynamic range). 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. Both rivals can scale the resolution of the incoming HDMI signal. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is supported by these receivers.

Extensive connections

The Yamaha RX-V385 has 4/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 8/2 HDMI connectors of the Onkyo TX-RZ920.Yamaha RX-V385 connectionsOnkyo TX-RZ920 connections The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. HDMI eARC is available in each model. 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. The TX-RZ920 has a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. An ECO mode is only available for the RX-V385. The setup assistant will help you configure Onkyo TX-RZ920.

Multichannel surround

Only the TX-RZ920 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the TX-RZ920.

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General

Item

Yamaha RX-V385
Onkyo TX-RZ920

Model

RX-V385
TX-RZ920

Brand

Yamaha
Onkyo

Reviews

628
24

Amplifier

Channels

5.1
9.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

70/6
135/8, 175/6

Output impedance, Ohm

6
8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
5Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.09
0.04

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
AK4490 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
Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification

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
AirPlay, AirPlay 2

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

4/1
8/2

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
2

Composite input

2
2

Component input/output

0/0
2/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

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

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10
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

Google Assistant

App control

iPhone, 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

USB
network, USB

Other additional features

has not
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

has not
3

Zone audio output

has not
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

has not
Onkyo Controller app, FlareConnect

RS-232

0
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
1/0

DC trigger output (12V)

0
2

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 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS-Neo:6
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS

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
310

Standby consumption, W

0.2
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 16.1 x 31.5/17 x 6.3 x 12.2
43.5 x 20 x 45.3/17 x 7.8 x 17.8

Weight, kg/lbs

7.7/17
16.3/35.9

Other

Release year

2018
2017
Yamaha RX-V385
Onkyo TX-RZ920
Yamaha RX-V385
Onkyo TX-RZ920

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

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  • 5
  • 8.4
  • 5Yamaha RX-V385
  • 8.4Onkyo TX-RZ920