Onkyo TX-RZ820 vs Yamaha R-N303BL review

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Onkyo TX-RZ820 vs Yamaha R-N303BL review

Onkyo TX-RZ820
vs
Yamaha R-N303BL

What is better - Onkyo TX-RZ820 vs Yamaha R-N303BL?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 2.0, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the TX-RZ820 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 160/8, while the R-N303BL has a power of 125/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the TX-RZ820 it is 0.08%, but for the R-N303BL it is 0.09%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the TX-RZ820 received the model AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit, but the R-N303BL is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Onkyo TX-RZ820. Both Onkyo TX-RZ820 and Yamaha R-N303BL can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Both devices can work with such Apple Music services: AirPlay. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Onkyo TX-RZ820 works with Deezer, TIDAL, but the Yamaha R-N303BL works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz, JUKE. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the TX-RZ820. None of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the TX-RZ820. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Onkyo TX-RZ820. HDMI eARC is not supported by the TX-RZ820 and the R-N303BL. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Onkyo TX-RZ820 has HDMI CEC. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. Voice control of the basic functions of the receiver is not realized in both models. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Onkyo TX-RZ820 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the TX-RZ820. Only in the TX-RZ820 realized a DTS:X surround technology.

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General

Item

Onkyo TX-RZ820
Yamaha R-N303BL

Model

TX-RZ820
R-N303BL

Brand

Onkyo
Yamaha

Reviews

277
257

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
2.0

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

160/8
125/8

Output impedance, Ohm

8
8

Frequency response

5Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.09

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

AccuEQ

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

has not
has not

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
0

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay
AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz, JUKE

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
0

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
1

Coaxial digital input

1
1

Composite input

2
0

Component input/output

2/0
0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

HDMI, phones, setup mic
phones

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

HLG, BT.2020
has not

Additional features

Voice control

App control

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

Display

fluorescent
colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB
network

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
has not

RS-232

1
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/0
0/0

DC trigger output (12V)

1
0

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

650
260

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 20.1 x 39.5/17 x 7.8 x 15.4
43.5 x 14.1 x 34/17.1 x 5.5 x 13.3

Weight, kg/lbs

17/37.4
7.2/15.9

Other

Release year

2017
2017
Onkyo TX-RZ820
Yamaha R-N303BL
Onkyo TX-RZ820
Yamaha R-N303BL

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

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  • 7.7
  • 6
  • 7.7Onkyo TX-RZ820
  • 6Yamaha R-N303BL