Dec 20, 2019
Read MoreYamaha RX-A880 vs Onkyo TX-RZ730 review
Yamaha RX-A880 review
The RX-A880 has 7.2 channels vs 9.2 from his opponent. The power output also differs. Here we have 100/8 and 175/6 W/Ohm. The Yamaha RX-A880 supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for object sound support. Built-in Bluetooth and AirPlay support allow the receiver to wirelessly stream music from compatible sources such as smartphones and tablets, while Yamaha's Compress Music Enhancer allows for optimal sound quality. This receiver works with HDR UHD 4K signals and can scale the incoming signal to about 4K quality for enhanced viewing of low-resolution sources in conjunction with a UHD display. 
Onkyo TX-RZ730 review
It has onboard modules Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (two bands), supports AirPlay and the Chromecast built in platform for wireless audio streaming, which allows you to use the device with the Google Assistant voice assistant. The DTS Play-Fi protocol is available for transferring music through the application to the receiver, wireless speakers and other components, as well as FlareConnect technology, which transmits high-quality music wirelessly from any source to any room with the appropriate speakers. At the same time, the Onkyo Controller application provides full multi-room control. 
Yamaha RX-A880 pros & cons
Pros
- The sound going through a Smart AI post-processing mode
- The model is fully compatible with voice control Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
Cons
- There is no built-in Chromecast support
- The on-screen menu looks outdated
Onkyo TX-RZ730 pros & cons
Pros
- The device can be controlled by the Google Assistant voice assistant
- Onkyo TX-RZ730 is THX Certified Select certified - the sound of this receiver is comparable in quality to the reference sound in a commercial movie theater
Cons
- The receiver sometimes drops the 4K HDR 4:4:4 signal for 20-30 seconds
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Product
Yamaha RX-A880
Onkyo TX-RZ730
Model
RX-A880
TX-RZ730
Brand
Yamaha
Onkyo
Reviews
80
99
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
9.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
100/8, 160/4
175/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 4
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
5Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.06
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
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, Napster, SiriusXM, Qobuz
Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/2
7/2
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
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
2
2
Coaxial digital input
2
1
Composite input
1
2
Component input/output
1/0
2/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, 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/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 scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPod, Android
iPhone, 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
has not
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
3
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
MusicCast
Onkyo Controller app, FlareConnect
RS-232
1
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
1/0
DC trigger output (12V)
1
1
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 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Neo:6
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
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
400
760
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 17.1 x 38.2/17 x 6.7 x 15
43.5 x 17.7 x 37.9/17 x 7.3 x 14.6
Weight, kg/lbs
11/24.3
10.8/22
Other
Release year
2018
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.3Yamaha RX-A880
- 7.8Onkyo TX-RZ730
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