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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Here's an outline of the key differences: Onkyo TX-NR797 over the Yamaha RX-A870BL features. The TX-NR797 has 9.2 channels amplifier and the RX-A870BL 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 8.3 out of 10 for RX-A870BL.
Advantages Onkyo TX-NR797 over Yamaha RX-A870BL
- IMAX Enhanced certification
Common strengths
- Bi-amp capability
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Phono (MM) input
- Dolby Vision compatible
Onkyo TX-NR797 vs Yamaha RX-A870BL
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Dec 06, 2019
This 7.2-channel AVENTAGE network AV receiver features Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for surround sound realism. With the latest in HDMI technologies, experience movies in stunning 4K Ultra HD and high dynami...
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Product
Onkyo TX-NR797
Yamaha RX-A870BL
Model
TX-NR797
RX-A870BL
Brand
Onkyo
Yamaha
Reviews
35
32
Amplifier
Channels
9.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
100/8, 220/6
100/8
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.06
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
AK4458 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, Dynamic Audio Amplification
CINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra Bass
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
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM
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
2
Composite input
2
1
Component input/output
1/0
1/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, 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
analog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
Google Assistant
Amazon Alexa
App control
iPhone, iPad, 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
3
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
FlareConnect
MusicCast
RS-232
1
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/0
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
1
1
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-EXPRESS, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Music
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
750
400
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 17.1 x 38.2/17 x 6.7 x 15
Weight, kg/lbs
13.5/29.8
10.5/23.2
Other
Release year
2019
2017
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.5Onkyo TX-NR797
- 8.3Yamaha RX-A870BL
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