Dec 06, 2019
The flagship THX-certified TX-RZ820 AV receiver delivers truly stunning audio performance. Proprietary dynamic audio amplification system delivers instantaneous power with high currents for swinging ...
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Here's an outline of the key differences: Onkyo TX-RZ820 over the Pioneer VSX-LX302 features. Both have 7.2 channel amplifiers. 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-RZ820 has an overall score of 7.7 out of 10 vs 7.6 out of 10 for VSX-LX302.
Advantages Onkyo TX-RZ820 over Pioneer VSX-LX302
- Delivers 160W/8Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 100W/8Ohm
Common strengths
- Bi-amp capability
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Phono (MM) input
- Dolby Vision compatible
Onkyo TX-RZ820 vs Pioneer VSX-LX302
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Dec 06, 2019
Support for object-oriented formats Dolby Atmos and DTS: X is no longer a rarity in low-cost models of multi-channel receivers. Moreover, the range of such equipment is becoming wider every day, incl...
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Product
Onkyo TX-RZ820
Pioneer VSX-LX302
Model
TX-RZ820
VSX-LX302
Brand
Onkyo
Pioneer
Reviews
376
44
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
160/8
100/8, 200/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8
8, 6
Frequency response
5Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
AK4438 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
AccuEQ
MCACC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
has not
Advanced Sound Retriever, 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
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
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
2/0
1/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
HDMI, phones, setup mic
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 scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
HLG, BT.2020
x.v.Color
Additional features
Voice control
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
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
FlareConnect
FlareConnect
RS-232
1
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/0
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
1
2
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)
has not
DTS Neo:X
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
650
580
Standby consumption, W
0.15
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 20.1 x 39.5/17 x 7.8 x 15.4
43.5 x 17.3 x 37/17 x 6.8 x 14.6
Weight, kg/lbs
17/37.4
10/22
Other
Release year
2017
2017
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.7Onkyo TX-RZ820
- 7.6Pioneer VSX-LX302
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