Onkyo TX-SR343 vs Onkyo TX-SR333

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-SR333
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR343
      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR333
      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-SR343 to Onkyo TX-SR333 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 5 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Onkyo TX-SR343 Onkyo TX-SR333

      Onkyo TX-SR343 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Onkyo TX-SR333 was introduced in 2014. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Highlights

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

      Highlights

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR343 and Onkyo TX-SR333 and gave them scores of 65 and 67 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-SR343

      Onkyo TX-SR333

      Amplifier
      72
      Amplifier
      71
      Audio Features
      62
      Audio Features
      68
      Video Features
      67
      Video Features
      66
      Connectivity
      64
      Connectivity
      66
      Zones
      55
      Zones
      64
      Radio
      59
      Radio
      59
      OVERALL
      65
      OVERALL
      67

      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-SR343 and Onkyo TX-SR333.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-SR333

      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Independent Power Supply
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Independent Power Supply

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-SR333

      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 65 W
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 65 W
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   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-SR343

      Onkyo TX-SR333

      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones

      Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-SR343
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR343 over Onkyo TX-SR333.

      Onkyo TX-SR343 vs Onkyo TX-SR333
      DTS-ES vs
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost for Deep Bass and Clear Mid-Range vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite vs
      USB DC Out Port 5 V, 1 A vs
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs 1
      Smart Grid-Ready vs
      More Large Speaker Terminals 2 vs 0
      Bigger Power Supply 3.8 A vs 3.2 A
      Lower THD 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power) vs 0.7% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)

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      Yamaha RX-V483
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

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      7.2 channel

      100 W

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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Onkyo TX-SR444
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      7.1 channel

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      9.2 channel

      140 W

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      7.2 channel

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      Denon AVR-S760H
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      7.2 channel

      75 W

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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Onkyo TX-NR545
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      7.2 channel

      65 W

      Onkyo TX-SR373
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Onkyo TX-SR383
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR333

      Onkyo TX-SR333
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR333 over Onkyo TX-SR343.

      Onkyo TX-SR343 vs Onkyo TX-SR333
      AirPlay vs AirPlay via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately)
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue vs
      More HDMI Inputs 4 vs 6
      USB Input vs 1 (Rear)
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Line Outputs vs 1
      More Composite Video Inputs 3 (1 front) vs 4 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      More Zones 1 vs 2
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 100 W (1% THD) vs 110 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher Damping Factor 40 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) vs 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)

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      Onkyo TX-NR636
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Onkyo TX-NR535
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      5.2 channel

      65 W

      Yamaha RX-V385
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Onkyo TX-SR373
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Onkyo TX-SR383
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A820
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Onkyo TX-NR838
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      7.2 channel

      130 W

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      9.2 channel

      140 W

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      9.2 channel

      135 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-SR343 Onkyo TX-SR333
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Bluetooth
        Many RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)4 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs21
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Independent Power Supply22
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-SR343 Onkyo TX-SR333
        Few Channels5.15.1
        Low Power Output65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing5.15.1
        No Dolby Atmos
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No DTS:X
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
        No HDR10
        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)
        No Wi-Fi
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.10.1
        No Ethernet
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora
        No Spotify
        No Tidal
        Old Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR2․1 + EDR

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 7 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Onkyo TX-SR333.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-SR343 and 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-SR333 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-SR343
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-SR333
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Onkyo TX-SR343
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-SR333
        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-SR343 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-SR343
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-SR333
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-SR343: Composite Video, RCA Audio
      • Onkyo TX-SR333: Composite Video, RCA audio

      Onkyo TX-SR343

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      Onkyo TX-SR333

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