Onkyo TX-RZ50 vs Yamaha RX-A4A

      Onkyo TX-RZ50

      Yamaha RX-A4A
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-RZ50
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A4A
      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-RZ50 to Yamaha RX-A4A 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. The Onkyo TX-RZ50 has 9 channel and the Yamaha RX-A4A has 7 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-RZ50's being more powerful.


      Onkyo TX-RZ50 Yamaha RX-A4A

      Onkyo TX-RZ50 was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K video signal.

      Yamaha RX-A4A was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 110 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 up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 120 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, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-RZ50 and Yamaha RX-A4A and gave them scores of 93 and 90 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-RZ50

      Yamaha RX-A4A

      Amplifier
      92
      Amplifier
      90
      Audio Features
      91
      Audio Features
      88
      Video Features
      100
      Video Features
      99
      Connectivity
      91
      Connectivity
      88
      Zones
      91
      Zones
      80
      Radio
      92
      Radio
      97
      OVERALL
      93
      OVERALL
      90

      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-RZ50 and Yamaha RX-A4A.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-RZ50

      Yamaha RX-A4A

      •   High Power Output - 120 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   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
      •   8K Upscaling
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   7 8K 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
      •   Tidal
      •   High Power Output - 110 W
      •   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
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   7 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-RZ50

      Yamaha RX-A4A

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   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-RZ50

      Yamaha RX-A4A

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Onkyo TX-RZ50

      Onkyo TX-RZ50
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-RZ50 over Yamaha RX-A4A.

      Onkyo TX-RZ50 vs Yamaha RX-A4A
      More Channels 9.2 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2) vs
      More Channel Processing 11.2 vs 7.1
      IMAX Enhanced vs
      Network Audio Formats FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Music Playback via USB FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K vs up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi via Onkyo Music Control app vs
      More RCA Line Inputs 6 vs 3
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 (barter to Zone 3 Pre/Line Out) vs 7.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI vs USB
      More Zones 3 vs 2
      More Powered Zones 2 and 3 vs Zone 2
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out (shared with Zone B Line out) vs RCA Preout
      RS-232C Interface vs
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      Bigger Power Supply 850 W vs 410 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 120 W (0.08% THD) vs 110 W (0.06% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 250 W (10% THD) vs 170 W (10% THD)

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      Onkyo TX-NR7100
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      9.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Denon AVR-X3800H
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      9.4 channel

      105 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX505
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      9.2 channel

      120 W

      Denon AVR-X4800H
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      9.4 channel

      125 W

      Onkyo TX-RZ840
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      9.2 channel

      120 W

      Onkyo TX-RZ70
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A8A
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      11.2 channel

      150 W

      Onkyo TX-NR6100
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Marantz Cinema 40
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      9.4 channel

      125 W

      Denon AVC-X3800H
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      9.4 channel

      105 W

      Sony STR-AZ5000ES
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      11.2 channel

      120 W

      Advantage of Yamaha RX-A4A

      Yamaha RX-A4A
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A4A over Onkyo TX-RZ50.

      Onkyo TX-RZ50 vs Yamaha RX-A4A
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz vs up to 384 kHz/32 Bit
      Dialogue Lift vs
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) vs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
      More Optical Inputs 1 vs 2
      +12V Trigger Output 1 (MAIN, 100 mA) vs 2
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 1 / 1
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Lower THD 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power) vs 0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 55 W, 8 Ω)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 110 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 80 dB vs 95 dB

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Yamaha RX-A4A.

      Yamaha RX-A2A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-V4A
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A820
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A3060
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A1080
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-A2070
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A1030
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-A1070
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-A1010
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-A1040
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      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-RZ50 Yamaha RX-A4A
        High Power Output120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        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. Dirac Live™ and AccuEQ Room Corrections YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dolby Vision
        HDMI []2.12.1
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        VRR
        QFT
        8K Passthroughup to 8K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Many HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)7
        Many 8K Inputs77
        USB Input1 (Rear)USB memory, Portable Audio Player
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.2 (barter to Zone 3 Pre/Line Out)7.2
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-RZ50 Yamaha RX-A4A
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Onkyo TX-RZ50 and Yamaha RX-A4A with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Onkyo TX-RZ50 has 11.2 and Yamaha RX-A4A has 7.2 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-RZ50 has 11 channel processing but has only 9 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 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-RZ50 and 3 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A4A for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-RZ50 and 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Yamaha RX-A4A 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-RZ50
        Inputs:         7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs: 7.
      • Yamaha RX-A4A
        Inputs:         7   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 7.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ50
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-A4A
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • 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.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ50 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ50
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-A4A
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-RZ50: HDMI
      • Yamaha RX-A4A: USB

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