Dec 27, 2019
Read MoreOnkyo TX-NR696 vs Sony STR-DN1080 review
Onkyo TX-NR696 review
The TX-NR696 is an AV receiver that delivers 7 x 100 watts of power (6 ohms) and has an exhaustive list of features. Onkyo TX-NR696 has the classic body proportions for the technology of this class, as well as my favorite design: direct source selection buttons on the front panel. If you often lose the remote control, then appreciate the ability to press a button on the AV receiver to switch to the desired source. The TX-NR696 has support for streaming technologies, including built-in Chromecast, DTS Play-Fi, Spotify Connect, AirPlay and Bluetooth. Also there is FlareConnect. It allows you to reproduce a signal from a source in one room to another, or all at the same time. 
Sony STR-DN1080 review
Sony STR-DN1080 is a 5.1.2 (or 7.1) channel device with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS: X. Its output power is 120W/6 ohms. As a positive point in this model, we can note the presence of six HDMI inputs, while in most competing devices their number is reduced to four. In addition, the Sony STR-DN1080 has two HDMI outputs, which means that it is capable of transmitting 4K video and surround sound to two different residential areas. The remaining connectivity options are quite modest: optical and coaxial inputs, Bluetooth, as well as Wi-Fi and Ethernet. 
Onkyo TX-NR696 pros & cons
Pros
- Dolby Vision (HDR) passes through it fine and the picture looks great
- The ability to adjust tone and boost voice with the touch of a button is nice
Cons
- I do wish it was back-lit though. It seems remote back-lighting is becoming less common for whatever reason. Maybe to keep prices more competitive
Sony STR-DN1080 pros & cons
Pros
- Sony STR-DN1080 has all the features you can expect from a modern AV receiver
- The user interface is intuitive and complemented by a convenient remote control
Cons
- The sound is not as rich as the model of the previous year. It is better not to use the AV receiver with bright sounding acoustics
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Product
Onkyo TX-NR696
Sony STR-DN1080
Model
TX-NR696
STR-DN1080
Brand
Onkyo
Sony
Reviews
88
778
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
165/6
120/6
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)
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
96 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
AccuEQ
DCAC EX
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio
Hi-Res audio, DSEE HX
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
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, TuneIn Radio
TIDAL, Pandora
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/2
6/2
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
1
1
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
0
2
Component input/output
0/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, phones, setup mic
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
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
has not
Additional features
Voice control
Google Assistant
Google assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Display
fluorescent
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
NFC
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
FlareConnect
Music Center
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24
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
240
Standby consumption, W
0.15
0.4
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 14.5
43 x 15.6 x 33/17 x 6 x 13
Weight, kg/lbs
12.5/26.4
9.1/19.8
Other
Release year
2019
2017
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.6Onkyo TX-NR696
- 7.3Sony STR-DN1080
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