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The Onkyo TX-NR686 vs Yamaha RX-V481BL comparison shows that these AV receivers have some important differences and common features. The TX-NR686 has 7.2 channels amplifier and the RX-V481BL 5.1 channels. Only the TX-NR686 has a Dolby Atmos support. DTS:X is supported only by the TX-NR686. We have evaluated both AV receivers, TX-NR686 has an overall score of 7.2 out of 10 vs 5.6 out of 10 for RX-V481BL.
Advantages Onkyo TX-NR686 over Yamaha RX-V481BL
- Delivers 165W/6Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 80W/6Ohm
- Built-in phono (MM) input
- Dolby Vision compatible
- Has a GUI (Graphic User Interface)
- Multi-zone
Common strengths
- Bi-amp capability
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
Onkyo TX-NR686 vs Yamaha RX-V481BL
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Product
Onkyo TX-NR686
Yamaha RX-V481BL
Model
TX-NR686
RX-V481BL
Brand
Onkyo
Yamaha
Reviews
152
98
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
5.1
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
165/6
80/6
Output impedance, Ohm
6
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.09
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
VLSC 384 KHz/32-bit
Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
AccuEQ
YPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio
CINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra Bass
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
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio
Pandora, Qobuz, JUKE
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/2
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
1
Coaxial digital input
1
2
Composite input
2
3
Component input/output
2/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
HDMI, phones, setup mic
USB, phones, setup mic, 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 scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color
DeepColor, x.v.Color
Additional features
Voice control
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, 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, USB
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
Onkyo Controller app, FlareConnect
has not
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
0/0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS-Neo:6
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
570
260
Standby consumption, W
0.15
0.1
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 17.3 x 37.9/17 x 6.8 x 15.6
43.5 x 16.1 x 32.7/17 x 6.3 x 12.6
Weight, kg/lbs
10/22.1
8.1/17.9
Other
Release year
2018
2016
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.2Onkyo TX-NR686
- 5.6Yamaha RX-V481BL
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