Yamaha RX500A A/V Receiver vs Onkyo TX-RZ620
The Onkyo TX-RZ620 is the stronger pick for a serious home theater: 100W per channel, 7 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs, Zone 2 and Zone 3 pre-outs, and a heavier chassis. The Yamaha RX500A is the better fit for a smaller, streaming-first room: 4K120/8K60 HDMI, HDMI eARC, Dolby Vision and HDR10+, AirPlay, Google Cast and Bluetooth multipoint. Owners of the Onkyo praise its Atmos sound and built-in streaming apps; the Yamaha is lighter at 17.6 lbs and has fewer HDMI inputs, so it suits simpler setups.
- Choose the Yamaha RX500A if you want modern 8K-ready HDMI, eARC, AirPlay and Google Cast in a lighter, simpler 7.2 setup.
- Choose the Onkyo TX-RZ620 if you need more power, more HDMI inputs and outputs, and multi-zone audio for a larger theater.
Prices
- Yamaha RX500A A/V Receiver: $599.95 at GRAMOPHONE (last seen Nov 8)
- Onkyo TX-RZ620: $275.00 used at eBay (last seen Nov 10)
- Difference: the Onkyo TX-RZ620 is $324.95 cheaper than the Yamaha RX500A A/V Receiver at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 10)
