Onkyo TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel AV Receiver
Score: 86/100
Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-Channel AV Receiver
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Onkyo TX-NR5100 is a feature-rich 7.2-channel AV receiver delivering high power, Dolby Atmos immersion and future-ready HDMI 2.1 video. It excels in streaming options and Sonos integration, though its remote and app stability can be frustrating.
The Onkyo TX-NR7100 is a 9.2-channel AV receiver delivering 100 W per channel with full HDMI 2.1 support, Dirac Live room correction, and extensive codec and video features, aimed at immersive home theater and gaming setups.
| Attribute | | |
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150 wattsbest | 100 watts | |
106 dBbest | — | |
10 Hzbest | — | |
100,000 Hzbest | — | |
7.2 | 9.2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.5 kgbest | 10.4 kg |
4 count | 7 countbest | |
2 countbest | 2 countbest |
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Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 8.5 kg | 10.4 kg |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (watts) | 490 watts | 750 watts |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
HDMI Inputs (count) | 4 count | 7 count |
Audio Performance(3) | ||
Power Output (watts) | 150 watts | 100 watts |
Channels | 7.2 | 9.2 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, THX, PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital |
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Professional reviewers praise the TX-NR5100 as a feature-packed, future-ready AV receiver that bridges the gap between audiophile performance and modern connectivity, highlighting its robust HDMI 2.1 support and comprehensive codec list.
Everyday users love the immersive Atmos sound, AccuEQ ease of setup and wide streaming services, but complain about a finicky remote, occasional app crashes and Bluetooth dropouts.
“Dirac Live transformed my room's acoustics.”
“Best AVR I've owned - the sound performance justifies the effort.”
Professional reviewers commend the TX-NR7100 for its abundant feature set, especially the inclusion of Dirac Live and robust HDMI 2.1 support, delivering a powerful nine-channel platform that rivals higher-priced models. However, they note shortcomings in build quality, the lack of a backlit remote, and limited HDMI bandwidth on some inputs, which may affect the most demanding 8K setups.
Everyday users rate the receiver highly for its sound quality, immersive Atmos performance, and future-proof video capabilities, often highlighting the transformative effect of Dirac Live. Recurring frustrations revolve around fan noise, a steep learning curve for setup, and a non-backlit remote, but most feel the audio performance outweighs these issues.
