Onkyo TX-NR696 vs Onkyo TX-RZ840 comparison definitely makes sense.
A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Onkyo TX-NR696 has 7.2 versus 9.2 for Onkyo TX-RZ840. Regarding power, then TX-NR696 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 165/6 when TX-RZ840 has a power of 180/6. The THD is the same and is 0.08%.
Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit for TX-NR696 and AKM 384 KHz/32-bit for the TX-RZ840. Both the TX-NR696 and the TX-RZ840 support Bi-amping. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Both models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Apple Music service is implemented on considered devices: AirPlay, AirPlay 2. Spotify can be used on each receiver. Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio - all of these streaming services have found application in each of the models.
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. The TX-NR696 can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the TX-RZ840. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is supported by these receivers.
Each receiver has 7/2 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. The HDMI eARC is available only on the TX-RZ840. 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. These compared receivers have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.
The TX-NR696 supports 2 Multi-room zones, versus 3 for the TX-RZ840. Supported voice control technologies are identical - Google Assistant. An ECO mode is not present in each of the AV receivers. Both TX-NR696 and TX-RZ840 can be configured using the Setup assistant.
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review.