Onkyo TX-SR444 vs Yamaha RX-A780: Comprehensive Comparison

1. Overview

Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-SR444 to Yamaha RX-A780 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-A780 has 7 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-SR444's being less powerful.

Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
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-A780 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 95 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 up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR444 and Yamaha RX-A780 and gave them scores of 71 and 88 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-A780

Amplifier

73

Amplifier

89

Audio Features

78

Audio Features

85

Video Features

67

Video Features

95

Connectivity

64

Connectivity

86

Zones

77

Zones

79

Radio

59

Radio

94

OVERALL

71

OVERALL

88

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-A780.

PROS

Onkyo TX-SR444

Yamaha RX-A780

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

Dolby Atmos
DTS:X
DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
HDR10
Dolby Vision
eARC
New HDCP Version
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
USB Input
Phono Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet
Analog Tuner
Spotify
Tidal

CONS

Onkyo TX-SR444

Yamaha RX-A780

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 Height Virtualization
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No 8K Passthrough
0 8K Input
No Digital Radio
No Pandora

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-A780

7.1 Channels
7.1 Channel Processing
2 Zones

7.2 Channels
Power Output - 95 W
7.1 Channel Processing
5 HDMI Inputs
2 HDMI Outputs
RCA Line Inputs
2 Zones
Bluetooth 4․2

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-A780.

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Onkyo TX-SR444

	Onkyo TX-SR444	vs	Yamaha RX-A780
USB DC Out Port	5 V, 1 A	vs
More RCA Line Inputs	7 (1 front)	vs	4 (1 front)
More Composite Video Inputs	3 (1 front)	vs	1
More Component Video Inputs	2	vs	1
Speaker A/B	Zone B	vs
Wider AM Frequency Range	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	vs	530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz

4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A780

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A780 over Onkyo TX-SR444.

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Yamaha RX-A780

	Onkyo TX-SR444	vs	Yamaha RX-A780
More Channels	7.1	vs	7.2
Higher Power Output	65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Certified 4 Ω Performance		vs
Bi-amp capability		vs
Higher DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	vs	384 kHz/32 Bit
DTS:X		vs
DTS Neural:X		vs
DTS Dialog Control		vs
Dialog Level Adjustment		vs
Dialog Normalization		vs
Dialogue Lift		vs	no presence speakers required
HDR10		vs
BT.2020 color space		vs
Dolby Vision		vs
HLG		vs
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		vs	via future firmware update
Newer HDCP Version	2.2	vs	2.3
Video Signal Upscaling		vs	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Wi-Fi		vs
Works with Amazon Alexa		vs	on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
AirPlay		vs	AirPlay 2 via firmware update
Remote Controll App		vs	(iPhone^® / iPad^® / Android™ phone / tablet)
More HDMI Inputs	4	vs	5
More HDMI Outputs	1	vs	2
USB Input		vs	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	1	vs	2
Phono Input		vs
More RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	vs	2.2
Ethernet		vs
Front A/V Inputs	Composite Video, RCA Audio	vs	USB, mini-jack Audio
Detachable Power Cord		vs
Zone 2 Outs		vs	RCA Preout
+12V Trigger Output	0	vs	1
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	vs	1 / 1
Internet Radio		vs
Spotify		vs
Tidal		vs
Deezer		vs
Napster		vs
SiriusXM		vs
More Large Speaker Terminals	2	vs	9
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	65 W (0.7% THD)	vs	95 W (0.06% THD)
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)	120 W	vs	160 W (10% THD)
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front)	125 W	vs	195 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front)	85 W	vs	130 W
Lower THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	vs	0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
Higher Damping Factor	40 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)	vs	100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	vs	110 dB
Newer Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR	vs	4․2
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-A780
Dolby Atmos
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.)
New HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component**, Composite
Bluetooth		SBC, AAC
Composite Video Inputs	3 (1 front)	1
Component Video Inputs	2	1
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM

WEAKNESSES	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No 8K Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Few 8K Inputs
No Digital Radio
No Pandora

6. Amplifier

Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
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).	7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A780 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 95 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-A780
Channels	7.1	7.2
Power Output	65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	95 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-A780'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-A780: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.

DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:

Onkyo TX-SR444: Not supported.

Yamaha RX-A780: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.

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-A780: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.

Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-A780 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 and Yamaha RX-A780 support Dolby Atmos.

Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support 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.

DTS:X

Yamaha RX-A780 supports DTS:X.

DTS Neural:X: Yamaha RX-A780 features 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 Dialog Control: Yamaha RX-A780 has 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.

AUDIO DECODING	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
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-A780 comes with 5 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit) video signal.
4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A780: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 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.
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 Yamaha RX-A780 only).
HDCP Copy Protection: Onkyo TX-SR444 is HDCP 2.2 and Yamaha RX-A780 is HDCP 2.3 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-SR444 does not support HDR.

Yamaha RX-A780 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. 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.

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

Yamaha RX-A780 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		via future firmware update
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
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/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling		up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

10. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A780 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
Analog Pre-Outs: Yamaha RX-A780 has 2.2 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, both receivers have 7 channel processing but have only 7 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
Analog Line Inputs: There are 7 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-SR444 and 4 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A780 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-SR444 and 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A780 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-A780
Inputs: 5 Outputs: 2
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-A780
Inputs: 1 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. Both receivers support up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.

Onkyo TX-SR444
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A780
Inputs: 1 Outputs: 0.

Front A/V Inputs

Onkyo TX-SR444: Composite Video, RCA Audio
Yamaha RX-A780: USB, mini-jack Audio

Onkyo TX-SR444

Yamaha RX-A780

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
HDMI Inputs	4	5
HDMI Outputs	1	2
8K Inputs
USB Input		USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port	5 V, 1 A
Optical Inputs	2	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	2
RCA Line Inputs	7 (1 front)	4 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	2.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3 (1 front)	1
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	1
Component Video Outputs

11. Evaluations

We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR444 and Yamaha RX-A780 and gave them scores of 71 and 88 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-A780

OVERALL

71

OVERALL

88

Amplifier

GOOD

73

7.1 Channels
Low Power Output - 65 W
Independent Power Supply

EXCELLENT

89

7.2 Channels
Power Output - 95 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

EXCELLENT

85

7.2 Channels
No Front Wide Channel Support
7.1 Channel Processing
Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
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

EXCELLENT

95

HDR10
No HDR10+
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

86

eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
5 HDMI Inputs
2 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
RCA Line Inputs
Phono Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet
Bluetooth 4․2

Zones

GOOD

77

2 Zones

GOOD

79

2 Zones

Radio

AVERAGE

59

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
No Spotify
No Tidal

EXCELLENT

94

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
Spotify
Tidal

12. Specifications

GENERAL	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
Brand	Onkyo	Yamaha
Series		Aventage
Model	TX-SR444	RX-A780
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	Asia
Release Year	2015	2018
Predecessor		Yamaha RX-A770

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
Channels	7.1	7.2
Power Output	65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	95 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-A780
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Advanced 32-bit DSP Chip
Surround:AI™
DAC	Burr-Brown	Burr-Brown DAC x 4 for main zone
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
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
Network Audio Formats		MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB		MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network		up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB		Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB		2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction	PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
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 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		3D
DSP Programs		17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers	T-D (Theater-Dimensional)	including surround back
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	AccuEQ Advance	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 15.6 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		via future firmware update
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
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/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling		up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	480i/576i	480i/576i
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth		SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa		on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay		AirPlay 2 via firmware update
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone via RI Dock	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App		(iPhone^® / iPad^® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
HDMI Inputs	4	5
HDMI Outputs	1	2
8K Inputs
USB Input		USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port	5 V, 1 A
Optical Inputs	2	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	2
RCA Line Inputs	7 (1 front)	4 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	2.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3 (1 front)	1
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	1
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	Composite Video, RCA Audio	USB, mini-jack Audio
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-A780
Number of Zones	2	2
Powered Zones	2	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs		RCA Preout
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	0	1
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
On-Screen Display	Graphical Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI with Quick Set-Up	Graphical User Interface
SCENE		SCENE (8 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode
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-A780
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-A780
Solid Aluminum Front
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	9	9
Large Speaker Terminals	2	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Independent Power Supply	2
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)	Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	4.3 A	270 W
Maximum Power Consumption		590 W
No Sound Power	55 W
Standby Power	0.15 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
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 171 mm x 380 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 248 mm x 380 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 15" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-3/4" x 15")
Weight	7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)	11.0 kg (23.4 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Onkyo TX-SR444	Yamaha RX-A780
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	65 W (0.7% THD)	95 W (0.06% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		130 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		160 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	160 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	100 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		240 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	125 W	195 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		170 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	85 W	130 W
THD	0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)	0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to SPEAKER OUT (Front), 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 V)
Damping Factor	40 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)	100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 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)		2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV (1 kHz, 0.1% THD)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		100 mV/560 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		96 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation		±0.5 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct mode)	+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		70 dB/50 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		60 dB/55 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB		11.2 MHz, 5.6 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)	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 Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Ethernet Standard		10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard		IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency		2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal		USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz	87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz
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-A780

Onkyo TX-SR444

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1. Overview

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2. Pros and Cons

PROS

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CONS

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3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR444

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5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

6. Amplifier

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7. Speaker Configurations

8. Immersive Audio Formats

Dolby Atmos

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9. HDMI

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

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10. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

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11. Evaluations

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Audio Features

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Connectivity

Zones

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12. Specifications

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