Yamaha CX-A5200 vs Onkyo PR-RZ5100

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The Yamaha CX-A5200 versus Onkyo PR-RZ5100 comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Yamaha CX-A5200 received 8.7 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo PR-RZ5100 was rated 8.3 points. The release date of CX-A5200 is 2018, and PR-RZ5100 is 2016. Identified advantages have shown that CX-A5200 is better over PR-RZ5100 mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Yamaha CX-A5200 over Onkyo PR-RZ5100

Main advantages Onkyo PR-RZ5100 over Yamaha CX-A5200

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 and 10, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 11.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 8 of 10 for both receivers.

Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible on the PR-RZ5100.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Yamaha CX-A5200 has Pure Direct mode.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, both receivers got 9 points on our 10-point scale.

Yamaha CX-A5200 is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo PR-RZ5100 has 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the CX-A5200 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 9 for the PR-RZ5100.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the CX-A5200 got 10 points, but the PR-RZ5100 has 7.

Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The CX-A5200 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant. Only the Yamaha CX-A5200 has the ECO mode.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.