Sony STRZA1100ES vs Onkyo TX-SR343 review

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Sony STRZA1100ES vs Onkyo TX-SR343 review

Sony STRZA1100ES
vs
Onkyo TX-SR343

The Sony STRZA1100ES vs Onkyo TX-SR343 comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 5.1, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the STRZA1100ES has such a ratio W/Ohm - 70/8, 90/6, while the TX-SR343 has a power of 100/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the STRZA1100ES it is 0.09%, but for the TX-SR343 it is 0.08%. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Sony STRZA1100ES. The model STRZA1100ES can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Wireless connection to the Internet via WIFI can not be performed on these receivers. There is a Bluetooth protocol at the TX-SR343. Support for Apple Music Services not implemented. Spotify is not available for these receivers. The quality of 4K/60Hz signal remains unchanged when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector via HDMI for both receivers. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the STRZA1100ES and the TX-SR343. Video scaling is only possible with the STRZA1100ES. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the STRZA1100ES.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the STRZA1100ES has 5/2, and the TX-SR343 has 4/1.Sony STRZA1100ES connectionsOnkyo TX-SR343 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the STRZA1100ES. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. STRZA1100ES and TX-SR343 support the standard HDCP 2.2. Unlike most receivers, our models do not 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 neither AV receiver. The Sony STRZA1100ES can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the STRZA1100ES. Only in the STRZA1100ES realized a DTS:X surround technology.

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General

Item

Sony STRZA1100ES
Onkyo TX-SR343

Model

STRZA1100ES
TX-SR343

Brand

Sony
Onkyo

Reviews

20
0

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
5.1

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

70/8, 90/6
100/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.09
0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

TI Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

DCAC EX

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Sound Optimize
Theater-Dimensional, CinemaFILTER

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

5/2
4/1

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2
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
1

Composite input

2
3

Component input/output

2/0
2/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, setup mic
phones, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
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

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color

Additional features

Voice control

App control

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

Display

colour OSD
colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB
USB

Other additional features

has not
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

has not
has not

RS-232

1
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/2
1/0

DC trigger output (12V)

1
0

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
has not

Power

Operational power consumption, W

290
340

Standby consumption, W

0.3
0.3

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43 x 17.4 x 41/17 x 6.8 x 16.1
53.7 x 26.5 x 41.6/ 20.8 x 10.2 x 16.1

Weight, kg/lbs

12.8/28.4
10.5/22

Other

Release year

2017
2015
Sony STRZA1100ES
Onkyo TX-SR343
Sony STRZA1100ES
Onkyo TX-SR343

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  • 6.6
  • 4.3
  • 6.6Sony STRZA1100ES
  • 4.3Onkyo TX-SR343