Onkyo TX-NR828 vs Onkyo TX-NR818

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR828
      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR818
      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-NR828 to Onkyo TX-NR818 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 amplifiers with Onkyo TX-NR828's being less powerful.


      Onkyo TX-NR828 Onkyo TX-NR818

      Onkyo TX-NR828 was introduced in 2013. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      Onkyo TX-NR818 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Select™2 Plus Certified
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Select™2 Plus Certified
      • 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR828 and Onkyo TX-NR818 and gave them scores of 83 and 80 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-NR828

      Onkyo TX-NR818

      Amplifier
      93
      Amplifier
      92
      Audio Features
      78
      Audio Features
      79
      Video Features
      66
      Video Features
      58
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      84
      Zones
      89
      Zones
      89
      Radio
      90
      Radio
      90
      OVERALL
      83
      OVERALL
      80

      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-NR828 and Onkyo TX-NR818.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-NR828

      Onkyo TX-NR818

      •   High Power Output - 130 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Independent Power Supply
      •   High Power Output - 135 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-NR828

      Onkyo TX-NR818

      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-NR828

      Onkyo TX-NR818

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   2 HDMI Outputs

      Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR828

      Onkyo TX-NR828
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR828 over Onkyo TX-NR818.

      Onkyo TX-NR828 vs Onkyo TX-NR818
      PUSH-PULL Design vs
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/30p vs up to 1080p
      Wi-Fi vs via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
      Bluetooth vs
      AirPlay AirPlay via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately) vs
      Independent Power Supply 2 vs
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 160 W (0.7% THD) vs 125 W (0.7% THD)

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      9.2 channel

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      5.2 channel

      80 W

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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Onkyo TX-NR555
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX104
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR818

      Onkyo TX-NR818
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR818 over Onkyo TX-NR828.

      Onkyo TX-NR828 vs Onkyo TX-NR818
      Higher Power Output 130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor) vs
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 9.1
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs Neo:X
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, AAC, LPCM vs FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      Dialogue Lift vs Screen Centered Dialog
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System Audyssey MultEQ vs Audyssey MultEQ XT32
      USB Input 1 (Front) vs 1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 3 (1 front)
      More RCA Pre-Outs 7.2 vs 9.2
      PC In vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio vs HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, Optical
      +12V Trigger Output 1 (Zone2) vs 2 (Zone2, Zone 3)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 1 / 1
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote / vs /
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 130 W (0.08% THD) vs 135 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 215 W vs 230 W
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 110 dB

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      7.2 channel

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      9.2 channel

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      5.1 channel

      80 W

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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-NR828 Onkyo TX-NR818
        High Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus Select™2 Plus
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ XT32
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component, Composite, PC
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB Input1 (Front)1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
        Many RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.29.2
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Zones33
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-NR828 Onkyo TX-NR818
        No Dolby Atmos
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No DTS:X
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10
        No HDR10+
        No Dolby Vision
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/30pup to 1080p
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Onkyo TX-NR828 and Onkyo TX-NR818 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Onkyo TX-NR828 has 7.2 and Onkyo TX-NR818 has 9.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Onkyo TX-NR818 has 9 channel processing but has only 7 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 7 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR828 and 3 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR818 for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Onkyo TX-NR828
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-NR818
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Onkyo TX-NR828
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 1.
      • Onkyo TX-NR818
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 1.
      • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. Both receivers support up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-NR828
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Onkyo TX-NR818
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-NR828: HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio
      • Onkyo TX-NR818: HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, Optical

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