Onkyo TX-NR6100 vs Onkyo TX-NR696

      Onkyo TX-NR6100

      Onkyo TX-NR696
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR6100
      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR696
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-NR6100 to Onkyo TX-NR696 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both receivers have 7 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Onkyo TX-NR6100 Onkyo TX-NR696

      Onkyo TX-NR6100 was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      Onkyo TX-NR696 was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • THX™Select™ Certified
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Select™ Certified
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR6100 and Onkyo TX-NR696 and gave them scores of 90 and 89 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Onkyo TX-NR6100

      Onkyo TX-NR696

      Amplifier
      90
      Amplifier
      89
      Audio Features
      87
      Audio Features
      88
      Video Features
      99
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      84
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      81
      Radio
      92
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      90
      OVERALL
      89

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations page.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-NR6100 and Onkyo TX-NR696.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-NR6100

      Onkyo TX-NR696

      •   THX™ Certification
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI Version
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   3 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-NR6100

      Onkyo TX-NR696

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-NR6100

      Onkyo TX-NR696

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR6100

      Onkyo TX-NR6100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR6100 over Onkyo TX-NR696.

      Onkyo TX-NR6100 vs Onkyo TX-NR696
      Pure Audio Mode vs
      HDR10+ vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      QMS vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 8K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4) vs up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      More 8K Inputs 3 vs
      USB Input 2 (front and rear) vs 1 (Rear)
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n

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      Denon AVR-X2800H
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      Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR696

      Onkyo TX-NR696
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR696 over Onkyo TX-NR6100.

      Onkyo TX-NR6100 vs Onkyo TX-NR696
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      More HDMI Inputs 6 vs 7 (1 front)
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 5 (1 Front)
      Front A/V Inputs USB vs HDMI, Mini-Jack
      Zone 2 Outs RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B) vs HDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B)

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      Onkyo TX-NR5100
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      7.2 channel

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      Onkyo TX-NR616
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      7.2 channel

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      Sony STR-DH790
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      7.2 channel

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      Denon AVR-X2800H
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      7.2 channel

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      7.2 channel

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      7.2 channel

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      9.2 channel

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      7.2 channel

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Onkyo TX-NR6100 Onkyo TX-NR696
        THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2) Select™ (previously known as Select2)
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        DTS:X
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™ AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD SBC, AAC
        Chromecast Built-In
        USB Input2 (front and rear)1 (Rear)
        Phono Input
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-NR6100 Onkyo TX-NR696
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Composite Video Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Onkyo TX-NR6100 and Onkyo TX-NR696 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR6100 and 5 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR696 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Onkyo TX-NR6100
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs: 3.
      • Onkyo TX-NR696
        Inputs:         7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-NR6100: USB
      • Onkyo TX-NR696: HDMI, Mini-Jack

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