Pioneer VSX-LX303 vs Onkyo TX-RZ630

VSX-LX303 vs TX-RZ630 comparison chart

Pioneer VSX-LX303 vs Onkyo TX-RZ630 review

Pioneer VSX-LX303 vs Onkyo TX-RZ630

Pioneer VSX-LX303 review

Pioneer VSX-LX303 provides optimal playback of content with support for Dolby Atmos / DTS: X in 7.2.2 or 5.2.4 configuration. This unit is tuned by the MCACC system. Present technology wireless multi-room FlareConnect provides wireless playback of both compressed and hi-res audio with simple control via smartphone or tablet using the Pioneer Remote App. The receiver works great with Internet radio and network streaming services using Chromecast and DTS Play-Fi.

Pioneer VSX-LX303

Onkyo TX-RZ630 review

Since the power of the amplifier is one of the main characteristics that pay attention, considered in this Pioneer VSX-LX303 versus Onkyo TX-RZ630, the TX-RZ630 delivers 90 W/channel which is clearly less than the VSX-LX303 (170 W/channel). The device works with 5.2.4 mode with Dolby Atmos and DTS: X formats. The model is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, works with AirPlay, Chromecast, and FlareConnect, and can independently connect to popular streaming services. Also, thanks to a smartphone app, it is possible to use Amazon Music. It is possible to manage all functions via voice assistant Google Assistant.

Onkyo TX-RZ630

Pioneer VSX-LX303 pros and cons

Pros

  • The mobile application gives access to almost all functions of the receiver
  • The on-screen setup wizard is good designed and easy to use

Cons

  • The AirPlay has an unstable connection

Onkyo TX-RZ630 pros and cons

Pros

  • The device has the ability of two-channel amplification compatible with the front speakers
  • The Onkyo TX-RZ630 has the THX Certification

Cons

  • AccuEQ Automatic Speaker Calibration optimizes the system’s sound but it needs the manual correction

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Common

Product

Pioneer VSX-LX303
Onkyo TX-RZ630

Model

VSX-LX303
TX-RZ630

Brand

Pioneer
Onkyo

Reviews

356
54

Amplifier

Channels

9.2
9.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

100/8, 200/6
90/8, 215/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
5Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

MCACC
AccuEQ

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Advanced Sound Retriever, Hi-Res audio, Reflex Optimizer
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz
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, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

7/2
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

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
2

Coaxial digital input

1
1

Composite input

2
2

Component input/output

1/0
2/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
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 scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG
BT.2020, HLG

Additional features

Voice control

Google Assistant
Google Assistant

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, 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
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

3
3

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

FlareConnect
Onkyo Controller app

RS-232

1
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/1
1/0

DC trigger output (12V)

2
1

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
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

750
740

Standby consumption, W

0.15
0.15

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 17.3 x 37/17 x 6.8 x 14.6
43.5 x 17.7 x 37.9/17 x 7.7 x 14.5

Weight, kg/lbs

13.5/29.8
13/28.7

Other

Release year

2018
2018
Pioneer VSX-LX303
Onkyo TX-RZ630
Pioneer VSX-LX303
Onkyo TX-RZ630

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