Yamaha RX-V585BL vs Onkyo TX-RZ830 review

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The Yamaha RX-V585BL vs Onkyo TX-RZ830 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 - 7.2 versus 9.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-V585BL has such a ratio W/Ohm - 80/8, 145/6, while the TX-RZ830 has a power of 180/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the RX-V585BL it is 0.09%, but for the TX-RZ830 it is 0.08%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the RX-V585BL received the model Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit, but the TX-RZ830 is equipped with AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Yamaha RX-V585BL and Onkyo TX-RZ830 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

These units have the same Wi-Fi modules. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The contenders have differences in the supported services from Apple - AirPlay, AirPlay 2 versus AirPlay respectively. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Yamaha RX-V585BL works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, but the Onkyo TX-RZ830 works with Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio.

Video features

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 RX-V585BL and the TX-RZ830. Video scaling is only possible with the RX-V585BL. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the RX-V585BL has 4/1, and the TX-RZ830 has 7/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the RX-V585BL. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. RX-V585BL and TX-RZ830 support the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Onkyo TX-RZ830.

Additional features

Unlike the RX-V585BL where 2 Multi zones is provided, the TX-RZ830 works with 3 Multi zones. For voice control in the RX-V585BL is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, but in the TX-RZ830 is used Google Assistant. There is an ECO mode in RX-V585BL. The Yamaha RX-V585BL and the Onkyo TX-RZ830 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.