Onkyo TX-RZ800 vs Onkyo TX-NR838

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      Onkyo TX-NR838
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      Highlights

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

      Highlights

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

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-RZ800
      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR838
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-RZ800 to Onkyo TX-NR838 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-RZ800's being more powerful.


      Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838

      Onkyo TX-RZ800 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 135 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 video signal.

      Onkyo TX-NR838 was introduced in 2014. 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 supports Dolby Atmos, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-RZ800 and Onkyo TX-NR838 and gave them scores of 88 and 85 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-RZ800

      Onkyo TX-NR838

      Amplifier
      93
      Amplifier
      93
      Audio Features
      86
      Audio Features
      84
      Video Features
      84
      Video Features
      71
      Connectivity
      86
      Connectivity
      87
      Zones
      88
      Zones
      88
      Radio
      93
      Radio
      90
      OVERALL
      88
      OVERALL
      85

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

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-RZ800 and Onkyo TX-NR838.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-RZ800

      Onkyo TX-NR838

      •   High Power Output - 135 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   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 - 130 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   7 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

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-RZ800

      Onkyo TX-NR838

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   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 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


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

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-RZ800

      Onkyo TX-NR838

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   3 HDMI Outputs

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-RZ800

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-RZ800 over Onkyo TX-NR838.

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      Onkyo TX-RZ800 vs Onkyo TX-NR838
      Higher Power Output 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) All Channels vs
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor) vs
      Higher DAC Specs 384 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System AccuEQ Advance vs AccuEQ
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      AirPlay AirPlay vs AirPlay via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately)
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 7 (1 front)
      More Optical Inputs 3 vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 8 vs 7 (1 front)
      More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs 1
      Deezer vs
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 135 W (0.08% THD) vs 130 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 185 W (1% THD) vs 180 W (1% THD)
      Higher Rated Preout Level 1 V/470 Ω vs 200 mV/470 Ω
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 2.8 MHz vs 2.8 MHz

      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR838

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR838 over Onkyo TX-RZ800.

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      Onkyo TX-RZ800 vs Onkyo TX-NR838
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      Dialog Normalization vs
      Video Signal Upscaling vs up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080i vs 1080i
      MHL Input vs Front HDMI
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 3
      More Composite Video Inputs 3 vs 4 (1 front)
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI vs HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio
      Zone 3 Outs RCA Line Out vs RCA Pre/Line Out
      Bigger Power Supply 7.8 A vs 8.1 A
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 215 W vs 215 W
      Higher Damping Factor 40 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) vs 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)

      5. 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-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
        High Power Output135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus Select™2 Plus
        Dolby Atmos
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ Advance AccuEQ
        New HDCP Version2.2 (5 inputs / 2 outputs)2.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component**, Composite
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        USB Input1 (Rear)1 (Front)
        Many RCA Line Inputs87 (1 front)
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.27.2
        Composite Video Inputs34 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs21
        Ethernet
        Zones33
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Independent Power Supply22
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No Dolby Vision
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal
        Old Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR2․1 + EDR

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838

      7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-RZ800 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR838 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.
      • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-RZ800 and Onkyo TX-NR838 feature Onkyo’s Wide Range Amp Technology (WRAT) circuit layout that prevents phase shifting by pushing the roll-off point higher than the listening-level frequency. Amplifying sound without phase shift creates an uncommonly well-focused and realistic audio image. If phase shift occurs and signal timing is not accurate, then neither is the resulting audio image.

      THX™ Select™2 Plus certification

      Onkyo TX-RZ800 and Onkyo TX-NR838 are THX™ Select™2 Plus certified. This means that they are ideally suited for a room where the screen-to-seat viewing distance is approximately 3 to 4 meters, and the room size is approximately 56 cubic meters.

      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Channels7.27.2
      Power Output135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) All Channels
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus Select™2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry All Channels All Channels
      PUSH-PULL Design
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

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      7. Speaker Configurations

      Onkyo TX-RZ800's and Onkyo TX-NR838's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
      • Onkyo TX-RZ800: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Onkyo TX-NR838: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
      • Onkyo TX-RZ800: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Onkyo TX-NR838: Not supported.
      • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
      • Onkyo TX-RZ800: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Onkyo TX-NR838: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
      • Onkyo TX-RZ800: Does not support.
      • Onkyo TX-NR838: 7.2.
      • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

      8. Immersive Audio Formats

      Dolby Atmos

      Onkyo TX-RZ800 and Onkyo TX-NR838 support Dolby Atmos.

      • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

      DTS:X

      Onkyo TX-RZ800 supports DTS:X.

      • DTS Neural:X: Onkyo TX-RZ800 supports DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
      • DTS Dialog Control: Onkyo TX-RZ800 supports DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
      AUDIO DECODING Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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      9. HDMI

      Onkyo TX-RZ800 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

      Onkyo TX-NR838 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit) video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-NR838: It can upscale up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
      • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
      • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Onkyo TX-RZ800 only).
      • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
      • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

      HDR (High Dynamic Range)

      Onkyo TX-RZ800 supports HDR10

      Onkyo TX-NR838 does not support HDR. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.



      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.2 (5 inputs / 2 outputs)2.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)

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      10. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Onkyo TX-RZ800 and Onkyo TX-NR838 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Onkyo TX-RZ800 and Onkyo TX-NR838 have 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, both receivers have 7 channel processing but have only 7 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
      • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 8 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-RZ800 and 7 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR838 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Onkyo TX-RZ800.
      • Digital Inputs: 3 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-RZ800 and 2 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR838 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-RZ800
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-NR838
        Inputs:         7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ800
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 1.
      • Onkyo TX-NR838
        Inputs:         4   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.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ800 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-NR838 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ800
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Onkyo TX-NR838
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-RZ800: HDMI
      • Onkyo TX-NR838: HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio

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      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Rear)1 (Front)
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs32
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs23
      RCA Line Inputs87 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs7.27.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs34 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs11
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs21
      Component Video Outputs11

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      11. Evaluations

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-RZ800 and Onkyo TX-NR838 and gave them scores of 88 and 85 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


      Onkyo TX-RZ800

      Onkyo TX-NR838

      OVERALL
      88
      OVERALL
      85

      Amplifier

      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   High Power Output - 135 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   Independent Power Supply
      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   High Power Output - 130 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   Independent Power Supply

      Audio Features

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      GOOD
      84
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI

      Video Features

      GOOD
      84
      •   HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      GOOD
      71
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

      Connectivity

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

      Zones

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   3 Zones
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   3 Zones

      Radio

      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal

      12. Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      BrandOnkyoOnkyo
      ModelTX-RZ800TX-NR838
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSAUSA
      Release Year20152014
      PredecessorOnkyo TX-NR838 Onkyo TX-NR828
      SuccessorOnkyo TX-RZ810 Onkyo TX-RZ800
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Channels7.27.2
      Power Output135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)130 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) All Channels
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus Select™2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry All Channels All Channels
      PUSH-PULL Design
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit Digital Signal Processing EnginesDual 32-bit DSP for Powerful Advanced Processing
      DACAsahi Kasei AK4458Burr-Brown
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, AAC, LPCM, Dolby TrueHDFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, AAC, LPCM, Dolby TruHD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 96 kHz up to 96 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, AACFLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, AAC
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment DTS:X only
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Tone Control Front L/R Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included) Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included)
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      THX Processing Mode
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost for Deep Bass and Clear Mid-Range for Deep Bass and Clear Mid-Range
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ Advance AccuEQ
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.2 (5 inputs / 2 outputs)2.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component**, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i1080i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input Front HDMI
      DLNA 1.5
      AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately)
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod and iPhone via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately)
      Remote AppOnkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered DevicesOnkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Rear)1 (Front)
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs32
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs23
      RCA Line Inputs87 (1 front)
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs7.27.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs34 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs11
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs21
      Component Video Outputs11
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMIHDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Number of Zones33
      Powered Zones 2 2
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line OutHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output1 (MAIN, 100 mA)1 (Zone2)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 01 / 0
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      On-Screen Display Graphical Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI Advanced "Home" GUI
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote / /
      On Screen Remote Programming
      Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
      Activity Based Remote
      Smart Grid-Ready
      RADIO Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals1111
      Large Speaker Terminals1111
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply22
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer Massive High Power Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption7.8 A8.1 A
      No Sound Power90 W90 W
      Standby Power0.15 W0.1 W
      Capacitor Bank15,000 µF
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 201 mm x 433.5 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-15/16" x 17-1/16"      		435 mm x 198.5 mm x 400 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 15-3/4"
      Weight17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)15.5 kg (34.2 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-RZ800 Onkyo TX-NR838
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)135 W (0.08% THD)130 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)145 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)160 W (0.7% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)185 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)215 W215 W
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)185 W (1% THD)180 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)300 W300 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)250 W250 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)150 W150 W
      THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
      Damping Factor40 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ2.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 Ω200 mV/470 Ω
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance4.6 V/470 Ω
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5% Direct)70 mV (MM, 1kHz, 0.5% Direct)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB106 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB80 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)      		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/nIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR2․1 + EDR
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalVer. 1.1, 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
      AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
      Warranty2 Years2 Years

      * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
      ** - 480i/576i only
      *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
      **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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