Dec 27, 2019
The Onkyo TX-NR797 has plenty going for it, with abundant features, clean styling and very decent sound quality. Don’t miss a chance get into Onkyo TX-NR797 specs with this in-depth Onkyo TX-NR...
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An affordable AV receiver is always a good option to consider, so Onkyo TX-NR797 vs Denon AVR-S940H comparison definitely makes sense. The TX-NR797 has 9.2 channels amplifier and the AVR-S940H 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, TX-NR797 has an overall score of 8.5 out of 10 vs 7.4 out of 10 for AVR-S940H.
Advantages Onkyo TX-NR797 over Denon AVR-S940H
- Delivers 100W/8Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 90W/8Ohm
- Bi-amp connection of front speakers
- IMAX Enhanced certification
Common strengths
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Phono (MM) input
- Dolby Vision compatible
Onkyo TX-NR797 vs Denon AVR-S940H
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Product
Onkyo TX-NR797
Denon AVR-S940H
Model
TX-NR797
AVR-S940H
Brand
Onkyo
Denon
Reviews
35
266
Amplifier
Channels
9.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
100/8, 220/6
90/8, 125/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
192 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
AccuEQ
Audyssey MultEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer
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, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/2
8/2
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
2
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
2
2
Component input/output
1/0
2/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, 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
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
BT.2020, HLG
Additional features
Voice control
Google Assistant
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
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
3
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
FlareConnect
HEOS App
RS-232
1
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/0
0/0
DC trigger output (12V)
1
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, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
750
460
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 14.5
43.5 x 15.2 x 33/17 x 6.6 x 13.3
Weight, kg/lbs
13.5/29.8
9/20.7
Other
Release year
2019
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.5Onkyo TX-NR797
- 7.4Denon AVR-S940H
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