1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Onkyo TX-SR309

Onkyo TX-SR313

SCORE:
60
SCORE:
60

Highlights

  • 5.1 channels
  • 5.1 channel processing
  • 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • 1080p Passthrough
  • USB input

Highlights

  • 5.1 channels
  • 5.1 channel processing
  • 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • 1080p Passthrough
  • USB input

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Content

Overview

Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-SR309 to Onkyo TX-SR313 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 5 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


Onkyo TX-SR309 Onkyo TX-SR313

Onkyo TX-SR309 was introduced in 2011. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p video signal.

Onkyo TX-SR313 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 60 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 60 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

AMPLIFIER
70
VIDEO FEATURES
46
AUDIO FEATURES
64
CONNECTIVITY
61
MULTIZONE
55
MISCELLANEOUS
48
RADIO
66
OVERALL
60

AMPLIFIER
70
VIDEO FEATURES
46
AUDIO FEATURES
64
CONNECTIVITY
65
MULTIZONE
55
MISCELLANEOUS
48
RADIO
66
OVERALL
60

Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR309

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR309 over Onkyo TX-SR313.

Onkyo TX-SR309 vs Onkyo TX-SR313
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 100 W (1% THD) vs 100 W (1% THD)
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 85 W vs 80 W

Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR313

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR313 over Onkyo TX-SR309.

Onkyo TX-SR309 vs Onkyo TX-SR313
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) vs
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry vs
More HDMI Inputs 3 vs 4

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

STRENGTHS
  DSD via HDMI
  USB Input
  Many RCA Line Inputs
  Composite Video Inputs
  Component Video Inputs
  Zones
  Analog Tuner
WEAKNESSES
  5.1 Channel Processing
  No Dolby Atmos
  No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
  No DTS:X
  No IMAX Enhanced
  No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
  No Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
  No eARC
  No HDR10
  No HDR10+
  No Dolby Vision
  No 4K or 8K Video Passthrough
  No 4K or 8K Video Upscaling
  No Chromecast Built-In
  Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
  No Ethernet
  No Wi-Fi
  No Bluetooth
  Few HDMI Inputs
  Few HDMI Outputs
  Few 8K Inputs
  Few Optical Inputs
  No RCA Pre-Outs
  No Pandora
  No Spotify
  No Tidal

Audio Section

Amplifier

Onkyo TX-SR309 Onkyo TX-SR313

5 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-SR309 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

5 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-SR313 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

  • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-SR313 features 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.

Speaker Configurations

Onkyo TX-SR309's and Onkyo TX-SR313's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

  • Configurations: Available configurations are:
  • Onkyo TX-SR309: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
  • Onkyo TX-SR313: 5.1 with internal amplifier.

  • Sound Processing

    • Compressed Music Enhancer: Onkyo TX-SR309 and Onkyo TX-SR313 feature Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.
    • Advanced Music Optimizer: Compressed music enhancement in Onkyo TX-SR309 and Onkyo TX-SR313 is done by Onkyo’s Advanced Music Optimizer. While MP3 or AAC files may sound fine through the headphones of your portable digital player, the limitations of these files can be exposed when played back through a quality home entertainment system. This is because a significant amount of high-frequency bit information is lost during the file-compression process. To counter this, Onkyo has designed the Advanced Music Optimizer to compensate for lost bit information and improve the quality of compressed audio signals. This results in a clearer and more expansive sound. Also included in this technology is a loudness correction feature that further improves the audio character of compressed files.

Video Section

HDMI

Onkyo TX-SR309 comes with 3 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

Onkyo TX-SR313 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

  • 1080/60p Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
  • HDCP 2.-1 Copy Protection: Onkyo TX-SR313 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.

Inputs and Outputs

Audio

  • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs. There are also 1 pair of line outputs on the receivers.
  • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 0 optical input, 2 optical outputs and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
  • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

Video

  • HDMI:
  • Onkyo TX-SR309
    Inputs:
    3   Outputs: 1
    8K Inputs: 0.
  • Onkyo TX-SR313
    Inputs:
    4   Outputs: 1
    8K Inputs: 0.
  • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
  • Onkyo TX-SR309
    Inputs:
    5   Outputs: 2.
  • Onkyo TX-SR313
    Inputs:
    5   Outputs: 2.
  • 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. resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
  • Onkyo TX-SR309
    Inputs:
    2   Outputs: 1.
  • Onkyo TX-SR313
    Inputs:
    2   Outputs: 1.

Front A/V Inputs

  • Onkyo TX-SR309: USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio
  • Onkyo TX-SR313: USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio

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Specifications

And in the end let us list all the available specifications of the receivers side-by-side.

BASICS Onkyo TX-SR309 Onkyo TX-SR313
BrandOnkyoOnkyo
ModelTX-SR309TX-SR313
TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
CountryEurope and AustraliaEurope
Release Year20112012
AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR309 Onkyo TX-SR313
Channels5.15.1
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
THX™ Certification
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 Onkyo TX-SR309 Onkyo TX-SR313
Digital Processing Crossover Network
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP ChipAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
DACBurr-BrownBurr-Brown
DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing5.15.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic PLII PLII
Dolby Digital EX
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
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Music Playback via USBFLAC, WMA, MP3, AACFLAC, WMA, MP3, AAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB
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 All Audio Signals
DTS Dialog 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 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-SR309 Onkyo TX-SR313
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
VIDEO Onkyo TX-SR309 Onkyo TX-SR313
Enhanced ARC
HDCP Version2.2
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
BT.2020 color space
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 1080p
Video Signal Upscaling
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
isf Certified Calibration Control
CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-SR309 Onkyo TX-SR313
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
FireConnect
FlareConnect
Chromecast Built-In
DTS Play-Fi
Works with Amazon Alexa
Works with SONOS
AirPlay
Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via USB or optional DS-A4 Dock (sold separately) iPod and iPhone via front USB
Remote App
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
HDBaseT Compatible
HDMI Inputs34
HDMI Outputs11
8K Inputs
USB Input1 Front1 Front (for iPod/iPhone)
USB DC Out Port
RCA Line Input6 (1 front)6 (1 front)
RCA Line Output11
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Optical Inputs22
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs11
Composite Video Input5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
Composite Video Output22
S-Video Input
S-Video Output
Component Video Input22
Component Video Output11
PC In
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs0.10.1
XLR Pre-outs
Front A/V InputsUSB, Composite Video, RCA AudioUSB, Composite Video, RCA Audio
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
ZONES Onkyo TX-SR309 Onkyo TX-SR313
Zones11
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output
Remote (IR) Input/Output
MISC Onkyo TX-SR309 Onkyo TX-SR313
On-Screen Display Basic Overlay Basic Overlay
Detachable Power Cord
uport
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-SR309 Onkyo TX-SR313
Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM with RDS
Presets4040
Digital Radio
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM Internet Radio
CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-SR309 Onkyo TX-SR313
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals77
Large Speaker Terminals00
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
18mm Pitch High Grade Pre-outs
19mm-Pitch Audio Inputs
Gold plated RCA terminals
POWER Onkyo TX-SR309 Onkyo TX-SR313
Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50 HzAC 230 V, 50 Hz
Independent Power Supply
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption300 W300 W
No Sound Power35 W (230 V)/40 W (240 V)40 W
Standby Power0.3 W0.3 W
GENERAL Onkyo TX-SR309 Onkyo TX-SR313
Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 150 mm x 328 mm
17-1/8" x 5-7/8" x 12-15/16"
435 mm x 150 mm x 318 mm
17-1/8" x 5-7/8" x 12-1/2"
Weight7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)7.6 kg (16.8 lbs)
Warranty2 Years2 Years
SPECS Onkyo TX-SR309 Onkyo TX-SR313
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 265 W (0.7% THD)65 W (0.7% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 290 W (0.9% THD)90 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)120 W120 W
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)100 W (1% THD)100 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)160 W160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)125 W125 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)85 W80 W
THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
Damping Factor60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)200 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance2 V/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)2 V/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB100 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)20 Hz - 50 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance1 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)5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
Ethernet Standard
FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz

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

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