Onkyo TX-SR444 vs Onkyo TX-NR616

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      Onkyo TX-NR616
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      Highlights

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

      Highlights

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

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR444
      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR616
      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-SR444 to Onkyo TX-NR616 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-SR444 has 7 channel and the Onkyo TX-NR616 has 7 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-SR444's being less powerful.


      Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616

      Onkyo TX-SR444 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 65 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 video signal.

      Onkyo TX-NR616 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 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 1080/60p and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR444 and Onkyo TX-NR616 and gave them scores of 71 and 74 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-SR444

      Onkyo TX-NR616

      Amplifier
      73
      Amplifier
      83
      Audio Features
      78
      Audio Features
      71
      Video Features
      67
      Video Features
      58
      Connectivity
      64
      Connectivity
      76
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      83
      Radio
      59
      Radio
      90
      OVERALL
      71
      OVERALL
      74

      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-SR444 and Onkyo TX-NR616.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-SR444

      Onkyo TX-NR616

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Independent Power Supply
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   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
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-SR444

      Onkyo TX-NR616

      •   Low Power Output - 65 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   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 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 Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   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 Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   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-SR444

      Onkyo TX-NR616

      •   7.1 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 Zones
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   2 HDMI Outputs

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR444

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR444 over Onkyo TX-NR616.

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      Onkyo TX-SR444 vs Onkyo TX-NR616
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost for Deep Bass and Clear Mid-Range vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit) vs up to 1080p
      Bluetooth vs
      USB DC Out Port 5 V, 1 A vs
      More RCA Line Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 6
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs 1
      Speaker A/B Zone B vs
      Smart Grid-Ready vs
      Independent Power Supply 2 vs

      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR616

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR616 over Onkyo TX-SR444.

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      Onkyo TX-SR444 vs Onkyo TX-NR616
      More Channels 7.1 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry vs
      THX™ Certification vs Select™2 Plus
      3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry vs
      Bi-amp capability vs
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLIIz
      Surround EX vs also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
      Dialog Normalization vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Audyssey DSX vs Height Only
      Video Signal Upscaling vs up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 480i/576i vs 1080p
      Wi-Fi vs via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
      MHL Input vs Front HDMI
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      Remote Controll App vs iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue vs
      More HDMI Inputs 4 vs 8 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 2 (simultaneous)
      USB Input vs 1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More Composite Video Inputs 3 (1 front) vs 5 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs Composite Video, RCA Audio vs HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video
      More Zones 2 vs 3
      Zone 2 Outs vs RCA Line Out
      Whole House Mode vs
      On Screen Remote Programming vs
      Internet Radio vs vTuner
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      SiriusXM vs
      More Large Speaker Terminals 2 vs 7
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 4.3 A vs 6.3 A
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 65 W (0.7% THD) vs 100 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 120 W vs 175 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 100 W (1% THD) vs 160 W (1% THD)
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 3 Ω, Front) 160 W vs 240 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 125 W vs 210 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 85 W vs 120 W
      Higher Damping Factor 40 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) vs 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 106 dB

      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-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ Advance Audyssey 2EQ
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component**, Composite
        Many RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)6
        Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs21
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        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/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)up to 1080p
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.10.2
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616

      7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-SR444 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR616 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).
      • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-SR444 and Onkyo TX-NR616 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.
      • 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry: Onkyo TX-NR616 features 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry. Standard amplifiers employ a negative feedback (NFB) design that counters distortion by feeding back the opposite phase of the output signal into the input stage. Unfortunately, NFB is easily affected by inverse electromotive forces from the speakers, leading to an increase in circuit noise. Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry is a core Onkyo technology incorporating a low-NFB design that makes the sound more natural. Sensitive to oscillations, this circuitry requires very advanced control technology in order to be incorporated into the amplifier.

      THX™ Select™2 Plus certification

      Onkyo TX-NR616 is THX™ Select™2 Plus certified. This means that it is 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-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      Channels7.17.2
      Power Output65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
      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-SR444's and Onkyo TX-NR616's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
      • Onkyo TX-SR444: 5.1.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Onkyo TX-NR616: Not supported.
      • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
      • Onkyo TX-SR444: 5.1, 7.1 with internal amplifier.
      • Onkyo TX-NR616: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Bi-Amp: Onkyo TX-NR616 is 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-SR444 supports Dolby Atmos.

      • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Onkyo TX-SR444 supports 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.

      Audyssey DSX

      Onkyo TX-NR616 supports Audyssey DSX which allows you to augment a standard five-channel home theater with either two Front Wide or two Front High speakers. The Wide channels create an expansive soundstage and bring out convincing directional effects. Alternatively, Height channels can add a vertical dimension to movie and game soundtracks.


      AUDIO DECODING Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6 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-SR444 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      Onkyo TX-NR616 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough on Onkyo TX-SR444: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit) video signal.
        1080/60p Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR616: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-NR616: 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.
      • 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.


      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      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 1080p
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)

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      10. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 7 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-SR444 and 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR616 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-SR444 and 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR616 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-SR444
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-NR616
        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-SR444
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-NR616
        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.
      • Onkyo TX-SR444 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-NR616 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-SR444
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-NR616
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-SR444: Composite Video, RCA Audio
      • Onkyo TX-NR616: HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video

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      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      HDMI Inputs48 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs12 (simultaneous)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
      USB DC Out Port 5 V, 1 A
      Optical Inputs22
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs12
      RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)6
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.10.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)5 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs21
      Component Video Outputs1

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      11. Evaluations

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR444 and Onkyo TX-NR616 and gave them scores of 71 and 74 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-SR444

      Onkyo TX-NR616

      OVERALL
      71
      OVERALL
      74

      Amplifier

      GOOD
      73
      •   7.1 Channels
      •   Low Power Output - 65 W
      •   Independent Power Supply
      GOOD
      83
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   THX™ Certification

      Audio Features

      GOOD
      78
      •   7.1 Channels
      •   No 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
      GOOD
      71
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   No 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

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

      Connectivity

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      GOOD
      76
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet

      Zones

      GOOD
      77
      •   2 Zones
      GOOD
      83
      •   3 Zones

      Radio

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal

      12. Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      BrandOnkyoOnkyo
      ModelTX-SR444TX-NR616
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSAUSA
      Release Year20152012
      PredecessorOnkyo TX-NR609
      SuccessorOnkyo TX-NR626
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      Channels7.17.2
      Power Output65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
      PUSH-PULL Design
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      Digital Processing Crossover Network
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced 32-bit DSP ChipAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
      DACBurr-BrownBurr-Brown
      DAC Specs192 kHz/24 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 PLIIz
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6 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, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB
      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
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Tone Control Front L/R Channels Front L/R Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included) Advanced Music Optimizer
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      THX Processing Mode
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX Height Only
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost 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-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ Advance Audyssey 2EQ
      Audyssey App Support
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      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 1080p
      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 Resolution480i/576i1080p
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      Wi-Fi via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
      Bluetooth
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input Front HDMI
      DLNA 1.5
      AirPlay
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone via RI Dock iPod and iPhone via front USB
      Remote App iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      HDMI Inputs48 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs12 (simultaneous)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
      USB DC Out Port 5 V, 1 A
      Optical Inputs22
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs12
      RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)6
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.10.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)5 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs21
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsComposite Video, RCA AudioHDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video
      Speaker A/B Zone B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      Number of Zones23
      Powered Zones 2 2
      Zone 2 OutsRCA Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Line Out
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output0
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 0
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      On-Screen Display Graphical Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI with Quick Set-Up 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-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio vTuner
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals99
      Large Speaker Terminals27
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply2
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer Massive High Power Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption4.3 A6.3 A
      No Sound Power55 W85 W
      Standby Power0.15 W0.15 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 160 mm x 328 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-5/16" x 12-15/16"      		435 mm x 173.5 mm x 328 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 12-15/16"
      Weight7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)11.0 kg (24.3 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-SR444 Onkyo TX-NR616
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)65 W (0.7% THD)100 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)115 W (0.7% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)125 W (0.1% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)115 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)120 W175 W
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)100 W (1% THD)160 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)160 W240 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)125 W210 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)85 W120 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 (LINE, 1 kHz 100 W/8 Ω)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
      Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/2.2 kΩ
      Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance2 V/2.2 kΩ
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB106 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct mode)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 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)
      Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX
      Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
      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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