Onkyo TX-SR444 vs Yamaha RX-A3020: Comprehensive Comparison

1. Overview

Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-SR444 to Yamaha RX-A3020 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. The Onkyo TX-SR444 has 7 channel and the Yamaha RX-A3020 has 9 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-SR444's being less powerful.

Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
Onkyo TX-SR444 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.	Yamaha RX-A3020 was introduced in 2012 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz and upscales HQV Vida video signal.

We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR444 and Yamaha RX-A3020 and gave them scores of 71 and 82 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.

Onkyo TX-SR444

Yamaha RX-A3020

Amplifier

73

Amplifier

95

Audio Features

78

Audio Features

73

Video Features

67

Video Features

64

Connectivity

64

Connectivity

89

Zones

77

Zones

97

Radio

59

Radio

83

OVERALL

71

OVERALL

82

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

2. Pros and Cons

In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-SR444 and Yamaha RX-A3020.

PROS

Onkyo TX-SR444

Yamaha RX-A3020

Dolby Atmos
DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
New HDCP Version
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Bluetooth
Many RCA Line Inputs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Analog Tuner
Independent Power Supply

High Power Output - 150 W
11.1 Channel Processing
DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
New HDCP Version
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
8 HDMI Inputs
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet
4 Zones
Analog Tuner

CONS

Onkyo TX-SR444

Yamaha RX-A3020

Low Power Output - 65 W
No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
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 Digital Radio
No Pandora
No Spotify
No Tidal
Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough
No Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
0 8K Input
No Digital Radio
No Pandora
No Spotify
No Tidal

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

AVERAGE

Onkyo TX-SR444

Yamaha RX-A3020

7.1 Channels
7.1 Channel Processing
2 Zones

9.2 Channels
Wi-Fi
3 HDMI Outputs

3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR444

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR444 over Yamaha RX-A3020.

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Onkyo TX-SR444

	Onkyo TX-SR444	vs	Yamaha RX-A3020
Dolby Atmos		vs
Dolby Surround Upmixer		vs
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)	vs	up to 4K
Bluetooth		vs
USB DC Out Port	5 V, 1 A	vs	(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Speaker A/B	Zone B	vs
Wider AM Frequency Range	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	vs	531 MHz - 1611 MHz

4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3020

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A3020 over Onkyo TX-SR444.

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Yamaha RX-A3020

	Onkyo TX-SR444	vs	Yamaha RX-A3020
More Channels	7.1	vs	9.2
Higher Power Output	65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Certified 4 Ω Performance		vs
Bi-amp capability		vs
More Channel Processing	7.1	vs	11.1
Dolby Pro Logic		vs	PLIIx
Dialog Level Adjustment		vs
Dialog Normalization		vs
Dialogue Lift		vs	no presence speakers required
High-resolution Music Enhancer		vs
Video Signal Upscaling		vs	HQV Vida
Analog to Analog Video conversion		vs	(Component, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)**
Component Video Maximum Resolution	480i/576i	vs	1080p
Wi-Fi		vs	via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
DLNA 1.5		vs
AirPlay		vs	AirPlay
Remote Controll App		vs	(iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™ )
More HDMI Inputs	4	vs	8 (1 front)
More HDMI Outputs	1	vs	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
USB Input		vs	iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player
More Optical Inputs	2	vs	4 (1 front)
More Optical Outputs		vs	1
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	1	vs	3
More RCA Line Inputs	7 (1 front)	vs	9 (1 front)
More RCA Line Outputs		vs	1
Phono Input		vs
Multi-Channel Input		vs	7.1
More RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	vs	11.2
More Composite Video Inputs	3 (1 front)	vs	5 (1 front)
More Composite Video Outputs		vs	2
More S-Video Inputs		vs	4
More S-Video Outputs		vs	2
More Component Video Inputs	2	vs	4
More Component Video Outputs		vs	1
Ethernet		vs
Front A/V Inputs	Composite Video, RCA Audio	vs	HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite
More Zones	2	vs	4
More Powered Zones	2	vs	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs		vs	HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
RS-232C Interface		vs
+12V Trigger Output	0	vs	(2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	vs	2 / 2
Internet Radio		vs
SiriusXM		vs
More Speaker Terminals	9	vs	11
More Large Speaker Terminals	2	vs	11
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	65 W (0.7% THD)	vs	150 W (0.06% THD)
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front)	125 W	vs	295 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front)	85 W	vs	175 W
Lower THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	vs	0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
Higher Damping Factor	40 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)	vs	150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Longer Warranty	2 Years	vs	3 Years

5. 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-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	AccuEQ Advance	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement)
New HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component****, S-Video, Composite
Many RCA Line Inputs	7 (1 front)	9 (1 front)
Composite Video Inputs	3 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Component Video Inputs	2	4
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM

WEAKNESSES	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)	up to 4K
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
Few 8K Inputs
No Digital Radio
No Pandora
No Spotify
No Tidal

6. Amplifier

Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-SR444 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).	9 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A3020 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-SR444 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.

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
Channels	7.1	9.2
Power Output	65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

7. Speaker Configurations

Onkyo TX-SR444's and Yamaha RX-A3020's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:

Onkyo TX-SR444: 5.1.2 with internal amplifier.

Yamaha RX-A3020: Not supported.

Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:

Onkyo TX-SR444: 5.1, 7.1 with internal amplifier.

Yamaha RX-A3020: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.

Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-A3020 is 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.

8. Immersive Audio Formats

Dolby Atmos

Onkyo TX-SR444 supports Dolby Atmos.

Dolby Surround Upmixer: Onkyo TX-SR444 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.

AUDIO DECODING	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic		PLIIx
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		Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

9. HDMI

Onkyo TX-SR444 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

Yamaha RX-A3020 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4.

4K/60Hz Passthrough on Onkyo TX-SR444: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit) video signal.
4K/30Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A3020: All inputs pass up to 4K video signal.
1080p Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A3020: It can upscale HQV Vida from HDMI and analog sources.
Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support 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 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are 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.

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	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/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)	up to 4K
Video Signal Upscaling		HQV Vida

10. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A3020 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Yamaha RX-A3020 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A3020 has 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Yamaha RX-A3020 has 11 channel processing but has only 7 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 7 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-SR444 and 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A3020 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Yamaha RX-A3020.
Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-SR444 and 4 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A3020 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-SR444
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3020
Inputs: 8 (1 front) Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs: 0.

Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.

Onkyo TX-SR444
Inputs: 3 Outputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3020
Inputs: 5 Outputs: 2.

S-Video:

Onkyo TX-SR444
Inputs: 0 Outputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3020
Inputs: 4 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.
Onkyo TX-SR444 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
Yamaha RX-A3020 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.

Onkyo TX-SR444
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3020
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 1.

Front A/V Inputs

Onkyo TX-SR444: Composite Video, RCA Audio
Yamaha RX-A3020: HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite

Onkyo TX-SR444

Yamaha RX-A3020

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
HDMI Inputs	4	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs
USB Input		iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port	5 V, 1 A	(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	2	4 (1 front)
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	1	3
RCA Line Inputs	7 (1 front)	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	11.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs		2
S-Video Inputs		4
S-Video Outputs		2
Component Video Inputs	2	4
Component Video Outputs		1

11. Evaluations

We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR444 and Yamaha RX-A3020 and gave them scores of 71 and 82 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave 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-SR444

Yamaha RX-A3020

OVERALL

71

OVERALL

82

Amplifier

GOOD

73

7.1 Channels
Low Power Output - 65 W
Independent Power Supply

EXCELLENT

95

9.2 Channels
High Power Output - 150 W

Audio Features

GOOD

78

7.1 Channels
No Front Wide Channel Support
7.1 Channel Processing
Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
DSD via HDMI

GOOD

73

9.2 Channels
No Front Wide Channel Support
11.1 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

AVERAGE

67

No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough
Analog To HDMI Upconversion

AVERAGE

64

No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough
Analog To HDMI Upconversion

Connectivity

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

EXCELLENT

89

No eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
No Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
8 HDMI Inputs
3 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet

Zones

GOOD

77

2 Zones

EXCELLENT

97

4 Zones

Radio

AVERAGE

59

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
No Spotify
No Tidal

GOOD

83

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
No Spotify
No Tidal

12. Specifications

GENERAL	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
Brand	Onkyo	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	TX-SR444	RX-A3020
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Taiwan	Korea
Release Year	2015	2012
Predecessor		Yamaha RX-A3010
Successor		Yamaha RX-A3030

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
Channels	7.1	9.2
Power Output	65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
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 FEATURES	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Advanced 32-bit DSP Chip
Surround:AI™
DAC	Burr-Brown	Burr-Brown
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	11.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic		PLIIx
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		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
Music Playback via USB		MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network		up to 96 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB		WAV, FLAC
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction	PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio	Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		no presence speakers required
Tone Control	Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included)	high-resolution
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
THX Processing Mode
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Phase-Matching Bass Boost	for Deep Bass and Clear Mid-Range
Direct Mode
Pure Audio Mode
Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode		with video on mode
CINEMA DSP		HD3
DSP Programs		23
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual Speakers	T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	AccuEQ Advance	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint and Angle measurement)
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	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/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)	up to 4K
Video Signal Upscaling		HQV Vida
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component****, S-Video, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion		(Component**, S-Video, Composite) to (Component, S-Video, Composite)
Component Video Maximum Resolution	480i/576i	1080p
Video Parameter Adjustments		(With variable parameters)
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
Wi-Fi		via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay		AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone via RI Dock	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App		(iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™ )
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
HDMI Inputs	4	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs
USB Input		iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port	5 V, 1 A	(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	2	4 (1 front)
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	1	3
RCA Line Inputs	7 (1 front)	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	11.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs		2
S-Video Inputs		4
S-Video Outputs		2
Component Video Inputs	2	4
Component Video Outputs		1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	Composite Video, RCA Audio	HDMI, USB, analog audio, optical, composite
Speaker A/B	Zone B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
uport
dockport

ZONES	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
Number of Zones	2	4
Powered Zones	2	Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs		HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone 3 Outs		Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	0	(2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	2 / 2
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
On-Screen Display	Graphical Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI with Quick Set-Up	Graphical user interface
SCENE		SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode
Remote Controller		(Preset, learning, macro, full LED backlight)
ONKYO-RI System Control
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
Pre-Pro/Learning Remote	/
On Screen Remote Programming
Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
Smart Grid-Ready

RADIO	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
Solid Aluminum Front		Aluminum
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	9	11
Large Speaker Terminals	2	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 220 V, 60 Hz
Independent Power Supply	2
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)	Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	4.3 A	390 W
No Sound Power	55 W
Standby Power	0.15 W	0.3 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 160 mm x 328 mm 17-1/8" x 6-5/16" x 12-15/16"	435 mm x 192 mm x 467 mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8"
Weight	7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)	18.2 kg (40.1 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A3020
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	65 W (0.7% THD)	150 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		165 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		185 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		230 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	115 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	120 W
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	100 W (1% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		410 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	125 W	295 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	85 W	175 W
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
Damping Factor	40 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)	150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ (LINE, 1 kHz 100 W/8 Ω)	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.4 V
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		150 mV/100 Ω
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	100 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		81 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct mode)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		60 dB/45 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		60 dB/55 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		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)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y and S-Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) 0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response		5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio		60 dB
Ethernet Standard		10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal		USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 72 dB/ 70 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
AM Frequency	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	531 MHz - 1611 MHz
Warranty	2 Years	3 Years

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

Onkyo TX-SR444 vs Yamaha RX-A3020

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1. Overview

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2. Pros and Cons

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5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

6. Amplifier

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7. Speaker Configurations

8. Immersive Audio Formats

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10. Inputs and Outputs

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11. Evaluations

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