Onkyo TX-SR333 vs Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-SR333

      Onkyo TX-SR343
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      Overview

      Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-SR333 to Onkyo TX-SR343 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-SR333 Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-SR333 was introduced in 2014. 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 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Onkyo TX-SR343 was introduced in 2015. 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 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Highlights

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

      Highlights

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR333
      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR343
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Audio Section
      7. Video Section
      8. Inputs and Outputs
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these receivers, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-SR333 and Onkyo TX-SR343.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-SR333

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Independent Power Supply
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Independent Power Supply

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-SR333

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 65 W
      •   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 HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 65 W
      •   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 HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-SR333

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones

      Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR333

      Onkyo TX-SR333
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR333 over Onkyo TX-SR343.

      Onkyo TX-SR333 vs Onkyo TX-SR343
      AirPlay AirPlay via optional Onkyo RI Dock DS-A5 (sold separately) vs
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue vs
      More HDMI Inputs 6 vs 4
      USB Input 1 (Rear) vs
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
      More Composite Video Inputs 4 (1 front) vs 3 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      More Zones 2 vs 1
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 110 W (0.9% THD) vs 100 W (1% THD)
      Higher Damping Factor 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) vs 40 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)

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      Onkyo TX-NR636
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Onkyo TX-NR737
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Onkyo TX-SR309
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      5.1 channel

      65 W

      Onkyo TX-SR383
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Onkyo TX-NR535
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      5.2 channel

      65 W

      Onkyo TX-NR838
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      7.2 channel

      130 W

      Onkyo TX-SR393
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Onkyo TX-SR373
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-S960H
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Onkyo TX-NR3030
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      11.2 channel

      135 W

      Onkyo TX-NR1030
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      9.2 channel

      135 W

      Onkyo TX-SR353
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-SR343
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR343 over Onkyo TX-SR333.

      Onkyo TX-SR333 vs Onkyo TX-SR343
      DTS-ES vs
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost vs for Deep Bass and Clear Mid-Range
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component**, Composite
      USB DC Out Port vs 5 V, 1 A
      More Optical Inputs 1 vs 2
      More Component Video Inputs 1 vs 2
      Smart Grid-Ready vs
      More Large Speaker Terminals 0 vs 2
      Bigger Power Supply 3.2 A vs 3.8 A
      Lower THD 0.7% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power) vs 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)

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      Onkyo TX-SR383
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Onkyo TX-SR373
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Onkyo TX-SR393
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-X3800H
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      9.4 channel

      105 W

      Onkyo TX-SR444
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      7.1 channel

      65 W

      Onkyo TX-RZ800
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      7.2 channel

      135 W

      Onkyo TX-SR353
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Onkyo TX-NR545
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      7.2 channel

      65 W

      Onkyo TX-SR309
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      5.1 channel

      65 W

      Onkyo TX-SR313
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      5.1 channel

      65 W

      Marantz SR7009
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      9.2 channel

      125 W

      Onkyo TX-NR646
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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-SR333 Onkyo TX-SR343
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Bluetooth
        Many RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)7 (1 front)
        Composite Video Inputs4 (1 front)3 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs12
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Independent Power Supply22
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-SR333 Onkyo TX-SR343
        Few Channels5.15.1
        Low Power Output65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing5.15.1
        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 HDR10
        No HDR10+
        No Dolby Vision
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0)up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)
        No Wi-Fi
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.10.1
        No Ethernet
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora
        No Spotify
        No Tidal
        Old Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR2․1 + EDR

      Audio Section

      Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-SR333 Onkyo TX-SR343

      5 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-SR333 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-SR343 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-SR333 and Onkyo TX-SR343 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.

      Speaker Configurations

      Onkyo TX-SR333's and Onkyo TX-SR343's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Configurations: Available configurations are:
      • Onkyo TX-SR333: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
      • Onkyo TX-SR343: 5.1 with internal amplifier.

        • Sound Processing

        • Compressed Music Enhancer: Onkyo TX-SR333 and Onkyo TX-SR343 feature Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.
        • Advanced Music Optimizer: Compressed music enhancement in Onkyo TX-SR333 and Onkyo TX-SR343 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-SR333 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      Onkyo TX-SR343 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:2:0) video signal.
      • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Onkyo TX-SR343 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.
      • HDCP 2.-1.0 Copy Protection: Onkyo TX-SR343 is HDCP 2.2.0 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 7 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Onkyo TX-SR333.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-SR333 and 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-SR343 for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Onkyo TX-SR333
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-SR343
        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-SR333
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1.
      • Onkyo TX-SR343
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 0.
      • 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.
      • Onkyo TX-SR343 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-SR333
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 1.
      • Onkyo TX-SR343
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-SR333: Composite Video, RCA audio
      • Onkyo TX-SR343: Composite Video, RCA Audio

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      Evaluations

      We evaluate Onkyo TX-SR333 and Onkyo TX-SR343 and give them scores of 67 and 65 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


      Onkyo TX-SR333

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      OVERALL
      67
      OVERALL
      65

      Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-SR333

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      GOOD
      71
      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 65 W
      •   Independent Power Supply
      GOOD
      72
      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 65 W
      •   Independent Power Supply

      Audio Features

      Onkyo TX-SR333

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   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
      •   DSD via HDMI
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   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
      •   DSD via HDMI

      Video Features

      Onkyo TX-SR333

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

      Connectivity

      Onkyo TX-SR333

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   No eARC
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

      Zones

      Onkyo TX-SR333

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   2 Zones
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Zones

      Radio

      Onkyo TX-SR333

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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