Onkyo TX-RZ720 vs Yamaha R-N803BL review

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AV receivers comparison chart

Overall
Onkyo TX-RZ720
7.3
Yamaha R-N803BL
6.7
8
7
7
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Onkyo TX-RZ720 vs Yamaha R-N803BL review

Onkyo TX-RZ720
vs
Yamaha R-N803BL

Onkyo TX-RZ720 vs Yamaha R-N803BL comparison definitely makes sense.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Onkyo TX-RZ720 has 7.2 versus 2.0 for Yamaha R-N803BL. Regarding power, then TX-RZ720 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 175/6 when R-N803BL has a power of 100/8, 160/4. The THD is 0.08% for the TX-RZ720 but 0.01% for the R-N803BL.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, VLSC 384 KHz/32-bit for TX-RZ720 and ESS SABRE (9006AS) 192 KHz/24-bit for the R-N803BL. Only the TX-RZ720 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 Apple Music service is implemented on considered devices: AirPlay. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The TX-RZ720 can work with the audio stream from Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio, and the R-N803BL can receive a content from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM. Only the TX-RZ720 provides HDMI signal transmission in standby mode. Both competitors are not able to scale the HDMI signal. Dolby Vision technology found support only on the TX-RZ720. Only the TX-RZ720 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Unfortunately, HDMI eARC is not available on monitored devices. Of the two receivers in our comparison, HDMI CEC is present in only the TX-RZ720. These compared receivers have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. An ECO mode is only available for the R-N803BL. The setup assistant will help you configure Onkyo TX-RZ720.

Multichannel surround

Only the TX-RZ720 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the TX-RZ720.

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General

Item

Onkyo TX-RZ720
Yamaha R-N803BL

Model

TX-RZ720
R-N803BL

Brand

Onkyo
Yamaha

Reviews

68
43

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
2.0

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

175/6
100/8, 160/4

Output impedance, Ohm

6
8, 4

Frequency response

5Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.01

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

VLSC 384 KHz/32-bit
ESS SABRE (9006AS) 192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

AccuEQ
YPAO

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Hi-Res audio, Theater-Dimensional
has not

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

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

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

7/2
0/0

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
1

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
2

Coaxial digital input

1
2

Composite input

2
0

Component input/output

2/0
0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

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

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

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 scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

DeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLG
has not

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

App control

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

Display

fluorescent
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

IP Control
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

2
has not

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
has not

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

FlareConnect
MusicCast

RS-232

1
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/0
0/0

DC trigger output (12V)

1
1

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
has not

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

has not
has not

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

AIFF
AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

600
250

Standby consumption, W

0.15
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 17.7 x 37.8/17 x 6.7 x 14.5
43.5 x 15.1 x 39.2/17.1 x 5.9 x 15.3

Weight, kg/lbs

10.5/22
11/24.2

Other

Release year

2017
2017
Onkyo TX-RZ720
Yamaha R-N803BL
Onkyo TX-RZ720
Yamaha R-N803BL

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.3
  • 6.7
  • 7.3Onkyo TX-RZ720
  • 6.7Yamaha R-N803BL