Onkyo TX-NR696 vs Onkyo TX-NR818

Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-NR696 to Onkyo TX-NR818 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 7 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-NR696's being less powerful.

Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
Onkyo TX-NR696 was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.	Onkyo TX-NR818 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR696 and Onkyo TX-NR818 and gave them scores of 89 and 80 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.

For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR696 over Onkyo TX-NR818.

	Onkyo TX-NR696	vs	Onkyo TX-NR818
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)	Front L/R channels	vs
Higher DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	vs	192 kHz/24 Bit
Dolby Atmos		vs
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization		vs
Dolby Surround Upmixer		vs
DTS:X		vs
DTS Neural:X		vs
DTS Virtual:X	via future firmware update	vs
Gapless Playback		vs
DTS Dialog Control		vs
Phase-Matching Bass Boost		vs
HDR10		vs
BT.2020 color space		vs
Dolby Vision		vs
HLG		vs
Newer HDCP Version	2.3	vs	2.2
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)	vs	up to 1080p
Wi-Fi		vs	via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	vs
Chromecast Built-In		vs
Works with SONOS		vs
DTS Play-Fi		vs
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	vs
More HDMI Outputs	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)	vs	2 (simultaneous)
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B)	vs	RCA Line Out
Smart Grid-Ready		vs
Tidal		vs
Deezer		vs
Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB	2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz	vs	2.8 MHz

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR818 over Onkyo TX-NR696.

	Onkyo TX-NR696	vs	Onkyo TX-NR818
Higher Power Output	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support		vs
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry		vs	Linear
THX™ Certification	Select™ (previously known as Select2)	vs	Select™2 Plus
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)		vs
More Channel Processing	7.1	vs	9.1
Dolby Pro Logic		vs	PLIIz
Dolby Digital EX		vs
DTS Neo		vs	Neo:X
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD	vs	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, Dolby TruHD, LPCM, AAC
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD	vs	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
Dialogue Lift		vs	Screen Centered Dialog
Audyssey Dynamic EQ		vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume		vs
Audyssey DSX		vs
Pure Audio Mode		vs
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		vs	Component, Composite, PC
isf Certified Calibration Control		vs
MHL Input		vs	Front HDMI
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue		vs
More HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	vs	8 (1 front)
USB Input	1 (Rear)	vs	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
More Optical Inputs	1	vs	3 (1 front)
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	1	vs	3
More RCA Line Inputs	5 (1 Front)	vs	7 (1 front)
More RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	vs	9.2
More Composite Video Inputs		vs	5 (1 front)
More Composite Video Outputs		vs	1
More Component Video Inputs		vs	2
More Component Video Outputs		vs	1
PC In		vs
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, Mini-Jack	vs	HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, Optical
Detachable Power Cord		vs
More Zones	2	vs	3
More Powered Zones	2	vs	2 and 3
Whole House Mode		vs
RS-232C Interface		vs
+12V Trigger Output	0	vs	2 (Zone2, Zone 3)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	vs	1 / 1
ONKYO-RI System Control		vs
SiriusXM		vs
More Speaker Terminals	9	vs	11
More Large Speaker Terminals	9	vs	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals		vs
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	100 W (0.08% THD)	vs	135 W (0.08% THD)
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)	210 W (10% THD)	vs	230 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 3 Ω, Front)	240 W	vs	300 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front)	210 W	vs	250 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front)	120 W	vs	150 W
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	106 dB	vs	110 dB
Wider AM Frequency Range	530 kHz - 1710 kHz	vs	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz

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-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
THX™ Certification	Select™ (previously known as Select2)	Select™2 Plus
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™	Audyssey MultEQ XT32
New HDCP Version	2.3	2.2
Many HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
USB Input	1 (Rear)	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
Phono Input
Ethernet
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Pandora
Spotify

WEAKNESSES	Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)	up to 1080p
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
Few 8K Inputs
No Digital Radio

Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
7 channel Linear Class A/B Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR696 features 7 channel power amplifier with Linear Class A/B design. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.	7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR818 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

• Dynamic Audio Amplification: Onkyo TX-NR696 features Dynamic Audio Amplification which is Onkyo’s amplification philosophy that focuses on capturing the energy and dynamism contained in the audio signal and reproducing it without loss. Audio signals are not static like a test tone, but rather a countless collection of constantly moving waves. While static measurements such as S/N ratio and Total Harmonic Distortion are important, Onkyo believes that excellent dynamic and transient response is the key to emotionally involving sound. Dynamism - the “life” in music - is achieved when the amp can respond to changes in the signal instantaneously, so notes start and stop naturally and the nuances in attack, decay, sustain, and release are voiced with conviction. Onkyo home theater receivers represent the culmination of almost 70 years’ experience in amplifier design. The unique elements of their amplification system comprise high-current, low-impedance architecture to accurately control large speaker cones while enabling instantaneous response to dynamic changes, and discrete wide-range amplifier circuit topology to eliminate phase shift for clear and accurate audio imaging.
• WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR696 and Onkyo TX-NR818 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-NR818 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™ certification

Onkyo TX-NR696 is THX™ Select™ (previously known as Select2) certified. This means that it is for medium sized rooms, up to 2,000 cubic feet in size, with a 10-12 foot viewing distance from the screen.

Onkyo TX-NR818 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-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
Channels	7.2	7.2
Power Output	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)	Front L/R channels
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry		Linear
THX™ Certification	Select™ (previously known as Select2)	Select™2 Plus
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
Bi-amp Capability
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

Onkyo TX-NR696's and Onkyo TX-NR818's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
Onkyo TX-NR696: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
Onkyo TX-NR818: Not supported.
• DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
Onkyo TX-NR696: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
Onkyo TX-NR818: Not supported.
• Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
Onkyo TX-NR696: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
Onkyo TX-NR818: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier and 9.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
• Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
Onkyo TX-NR696: Does not support.
Onkyo TX-NR818: 9.2.
• 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are 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.

Dolby Atmos

Onkyo TX-NR696 supports Dolby Atmos.

• Dolby Surround Upmixer: Onkyo TX-NR696 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.
• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Onkyo TX-NR696 supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

DTS:X

Onkyo TX-NR696 supports DTS:X.

• DTS Neural:X: Onkyo TX-NR696 supports DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
• DTS Virtual:X: Onkyo TX-NR696 supports DTS Virtual:X which bridges the gap between DTS:X codec and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or speaker configuration. If you have a limited speaker setup you will miss a full immersive potential of your entertainment system. DTS Virtual:X adds height and surround audio effect to your system without adding height speakers. It works with multiple configurations and delivers immersive sound experience out of 5.1 or even 2.1 speaker layouts.
• DTS Dialog Control: Onkyo TX-NR696 supports DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.

Audyssey DSX

Onkyo TX-NR818 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-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic		PLIIz
Dolby Digital EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X	via future firmware update
DTS Neo		Neo:X
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

Onkyo TX-NR696 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

Onkyo TX-NR818 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

• 4K/60Hz Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR696: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
  1080/60p Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR818: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
• 4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI sources. Onkyo TX-NR818 can also upscale from analog sources.
• Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Onkyo TX-NR818 supports 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.
• BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Onkyo TX-NR696 only).
• HDCP Copy Protection: Onkyo TX-NR696 is HDCP 2.3 and Onkyo TX-NR818 is 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.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Onkyo TX-NR696 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

Onkyo TX-NR818 does not support HDR. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	2.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)	up to 1080p
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K	up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)	2 (simultaneous)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Rear)	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	3 (1 front)
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	3
RCA Line Inputs	5 (1 Front)	7 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	9.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs		5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs		1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		2
Component Video Outputs		1

GENERAL	Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
Brand	Onkyo	Onkyo
Model	TX-NR696	TX-NR818
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	North America	USA
Release Year	2019	2012
Predecessor	Onkyo TX-NR686	Onkyo TX-NR809
Successor	Onkyo TX-NR6100	Onkyo TX-NR828

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
Channels	7.2	7.2
Power Output	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Linear Class A/B
Dynamic Audio Amplification
Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)	Front L/R channels
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry		Linear
THX™ Certification	Select™ (previously known as Select2)	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-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
Digital Processing Crossover Network
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines	Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
DAC	AKM AK4458	Burr-Brown
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	9.1
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
THX Listening Modes
Surround EX		also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X	via future firmware update
DTS Neo		Neo:X
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
Network Audio Formats	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, Dolby TruHD, LPCM, AAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
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
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		Screen Centered Dialog
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
Phase-Matching Bass Boost
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-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex™	Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Audyssey App Support

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	2.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)	up to 1080p
Video Signal Upscaling	1080p to 4K	up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component, Composite, PC
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080p
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
Wi-Fi		via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input		Front HDMI
DLNA 1.5
AirPlay	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod and iPhone via front USB
Remote App	Onkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices	iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
HDMI Inputs	7 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)	2 (simultaneous)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Rear)	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	3 (1 front)
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	3
RCA Line Inputs	5 (1 Front)	7 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	9.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs		5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs		1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		2
Component Video Outputs		1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, Mini-Jack	HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, Optical
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
uport

ZONES	Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
Number of Zones	2	3
Powered Zones	2	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B)	RCA Line Out
Zone 3 Outs		RCA Line Out
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	0	2 (Zone2, Zone 3)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	1 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
On-Screen Display	Graphical Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI with Quick Set-Up	Advanced "Home" GUI
GUI Languages	7
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-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	9	11
Large Speaker Terminals	9	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Independent Power Supply
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)	Customized Transformer	Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	635 W	8.1 A
No Sound Power	65 W	95 W
Standby Power	0.15 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function

PHYSICAL	Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 173.5 mm x 379.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-15/16"	435 mm x 198.5 mm x 435.5 mm 17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 18-1/8"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	534 mm x 265 mm x 468 mm 21" x 10-7/16" x 18-7/16"
Weight	10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)	18.3 kg (40.3 lbs)
Weight of Package	12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Onkyo TX-NR696	Onkyo TX-NR818
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	100 W (0.08% THD)	135 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		125 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	210 W (10% THD)	230 W
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)		180 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	240 W	300 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	210 W	250 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	120 W	150 W
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
Damping Factor		60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)	200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	3.5 mV/47 kΩ	2.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		200 mV/470 Ω
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		4.6 V/470 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output	80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload	70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)	70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	106 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	80 dB	80 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)	5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz	2.8 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)
Video Frequency Response		5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
AM Frequency	530 kHz - 1710 kHz	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
Warranty	2 Years	2 Years

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted