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In this article, we will talk about Sony STRZA5000ES vs Onkyo TX-NR686 comparison. The STRZA5000ES has 9.2 channels amplifier and the TX-NR686 7.2 channels. 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, STRZA5000ES has an overall score of 7.3 out of 10 vs 7.2 out of 10 for TX-NR686.
Advantages Sony STRZA5000ES over Onkyo TX-NR686
- IMAX Enhanced certification
Advantages Onkyo TX-NR686 over Sony STRZA5000ES
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth compatibility
- AirPlay support
- Built-in phono (MM) input
Common strengths
- Bi-amp capability
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Dolby Vision compatible
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Product
Sony STRZA5000ES
Onkyo TX-NR686
Model
STRZA5000ES
TX-NR686
Brand
Sony
Onkyo
Reviews
11
152
Amplifier
Channels
9.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
130/8
165/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.09
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
VLSC 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
DCAC EX
AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
has not
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio
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
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
has not
Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
6/2
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
0
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
2
2
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
2
2
Component input/output
2/0
2/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, setup mic
HDMI, phones, setup mic
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
HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color
Additional features
Voice control
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
IP Control
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
3
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
Music Center
Onkyo Controller app, FlareConnect
RS-232
1
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/2
0/0
DC trigger output (12V)
3
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
has not
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
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
500
570
Standby consumption, W
0.3
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43 x 17.4 x 41/17 x 6.7 x 16.1
43.5 x 17.3 x 37.9/17 x 6.8 x 15.6
Weight, kg/lbs
16.7/37.7
10/22.1
Other
Release year
2016
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.3Sony STRZA5000ES
- 7.2Onkyo TX-NR686
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