Onkyo TX-NR5100 vs Onkyo TX-RZ630 review

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Onkyo TX-NR5100 vs Onkyo TX-RZ630 review

Onkyo TX-NR5100
vs
Onkyo TX-RZ630

It makes sense comparing Onkyo TX-NR5100 vs Onkyo TX-RZ630 because they both are able to give some premium features.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Onkyo TX-NR5100 has 7.2 versus 9.2 for Onkyo TX-RZ630. Regarding power, then TX-NR5100 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 80/8, 165/6 when TX-RZ630 has a power of 90/8, 215/6. The THD is the same and is 0.08%.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 384 KHz/32-bit for TX-NR5100 and AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit for the TX-RZ630. Both the TX-NR5100 and the TX-RZ630 support Bi-amping. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

WI-FI modules have the same characteristics: 2.4/5GHz. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Onkyo TX-NR5100 has support for AirPlay, AirPlay 2, and its competitor in our comparison - AirPlay. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The TX-NR5100 can work with the audio stream from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, and the TX-RZ630 can receive a content from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora.

Video features

HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. The TX-NR5100 can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the TX-RZ630. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is supported by these receivers.

Extensive connections

The Onkyo TX-NR5100 has 4/2 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 7/2 HDMI connectors of the Onkyo TX-RZ630.Onkyo TX-NR5100 connectionsOnkyo TX-RZ630 connections The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. The HDMI eARC is available only on the TX-NR5100. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. The TX-NR5100 supports the protection of digital content of the standard HDCP 2.3, versus HDCP 2.2 in the TX-RZ630. These compared receivers have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. The TX-NR5100 supports voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI, and the TX-RZ630 - Google Assistant. An ECO mode is only available for the TX-NR5100. Both TX-NR5100 and TX-RZ630 can be configured using the Setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review.

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General

Item

Onkyo TX-NR5100
Onkyo TX-RZ630

Model

TX-NR5100
TX-RZ630

Brand

Onkyo
Onkyo

Reviews

0
52

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
9.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

80/8, 165/6
90/8, 215/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
5Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

384 KHz/32-bit
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

AccuEQ
AccuEQ

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Advanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification, CinemaFILTER
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz
2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay, AirPlay 2
AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

4/2
7/2

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.3
HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

1
2

Coaxial digital input

1
1

Composite input

0
2

Component input/output

0
2/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

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

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10+
HDR10

4K signal pass-through

4K/120Hz
4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

8K/60Hz

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSyn, Deep Color
BT.2020, HLG

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
Google Assistant

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

colour OSD
fluorescent

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB
network, USB

Other additional features

Web Control, App Control
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

FlareConnect
Onkyo Controller app

RS-232

0
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

0
1/0

DC trigger output (12V)

0
1

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
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

AIFF, DSD
AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

490
740

Standby consumption, W

0.1
0.15

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 16 x 32.8/17 x 6 x 12
43.5 x 17.7 x 37.9/17 x 7.7 x 14.5

Weight, kg/lbs

8.4/18.5
13/28.7

Other

Release year

2021
2018
Onkyo TX-NR5100
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Onkyo TX-NR5100
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AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

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  • 7.3Onkyo TX-NR5100
  • 7.8Onkyo TX-RZ630