Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Onkyo TX-NR5100 – that is a question.
AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-V685BL has such a ratio W/Ohm - 90/8, 150/4, while the TX-NR5100 has a power of 80/8, 165/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the RX-V685BL it is 0.06%, but for the TX-NR5100 it is 0.08%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the RX-V685BL received the model Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit, but the TX-NR5100 is equipped with 384 KHz/32-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Yamaha RX-V685BL and Onkyo TX-NR5100 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
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 versus AirPlay, AirPlay 2 respectively. The TX-NR5100 has access to the Spotify service.
Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the RX-V685BL and the TX-NR5100. 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 varies depending on the receiver, the RX-V685BL has 5/2, and the TX-NR5100 has 4/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is supported by the RX-V685BL and the TX-NR5100. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The RX-V685BL has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the TX-NR5100, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Yamaha RX-V685BL and the Onkyo TX-NR5100 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.