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An affordable AV receiver is always a good option to consider, so Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Onkyo TX-NR676 comparison definitely makes sense. Both have 7.2 channel amplifiers. Both receivers have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices. We have evaluated both AV receivers, RX-V685BL has an overall score of 7.4 out of 10 vs 7.2 out of 10 for TX-NR676.
Advantages Yamaha RX-V685BL over Onkyo TX-NR676
- HDMI eARC features compatible
Advantages Onkyo TX-NR676 over Yamaha RX-V685BL
- Has a GUI (Graphic User Interface)
Common strengths
- Bi-amp capability
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Phono (MM) input
- Dolby Vision compatible
Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Onkyo TX-NR676
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Product
Yamaha RX-V685BL
Onkyo TX-NR676
Model
RX-V685BL
TX-NR676
Brand
Yamaha
Onkyo
Reviews
394
323
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
90/8, 150/4
165/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 4
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-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, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Hi-Res audio, Theater-Dimensional
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
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
has not
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
5/2
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, 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
BT.2020, HLG
BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
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
network, USB
Other additional features
has not
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
MusicCast
FlareConnect, HEOS App
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
0/0
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 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS Neo:6
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD 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
570
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 37.8/17 x 6.7 x 14.6
43.5 x 17.3 x 37.8/17 x 6.8 x 14.8
Weight, kg/lbs
10.5/23.1
12.5/26.5
Other
Release year
2018
2017
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.4Yamaha RX-V685BL
- 7.2Onkyo TX-NR676
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