1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES

Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES

SCORE:
73
SCORE:
72

Highlights

  • 7.2 channels
  • 7.1 channel processing
  • 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
  • Ethernet
  • USB input

Highlights

  • 7.2 channels
  • 7.1 channel processing
  • 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
  • Ethernet
  • USB input

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Content

Overview

Here we are comparing Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES to Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES 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 Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES's being more powerful.


Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES

Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p video signal.

Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 73 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 72 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
78
VIDEO FEATURES
73
AUDIO FEATURES
66
CONNECTIVITY
70
MULTIZONE
89
MISCELLANEOUS
62
RADIO
59
OVERALL
73

AMPLIFIER
76
VIDEO FEATURES
73
AUDIO FEATURES
66
CONNECTIVITY
67
MULTIZONE
89
MISCELLANEOUS
62
RADIO
59
OVERALL
72

Advantage of Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES over Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES.

Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES has more power per channel.

Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES vs Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
More HDMI Inputs 6 (1 front) vs 5
Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs USB
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 75 W (0.09% THD) vs 70 W (0.09% THD)
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 100 W (0.9% THD) vs 90 W (0.9% THD)
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) 95 W (0.09% THD) vs 90 W (0.09% THD)

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

STRENGTHS
  DSD via HDMI
  Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
  New HDCP Version
  4K or 8K Video Passthrough
  4K or 8K Signal Upscaling
  Ethernet
  USB Input
  Composite Video Inputs
  Component Video Inputs
  Zones
  Analog Tuner
WEAKNESSES
  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 eARC
  No HDR10
  No HDR10+
  No Dolby Vision
  No Chromecast Built-In
  Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
  No Wi-Fi
  No Bluetooth
  Few 8K Inputs
  Few Optical Inputs
  No RCA Pre-Outs
  No Pandora
  No Spotify
  No Tidal

Audio Section

Amplifier

Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES

7 channel Amplifier: Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

7 channel Amplifier: Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

    Speaker Configurations

    Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES's and Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

    • Configurations: Available configurations are:
    • Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
    • Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
    • 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.


    • Sound Processing

      • Digital Legato Linear: Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES and Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES feature Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.) to play audio signals with high-quality sound. The D.L.L. function is a technology developed by Sony that allows low-quality digital and analog audio signals to be played with high-quality sound. This function is available for Linear PCM signals, as well as lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals. It works when [2ch Stereo], [Direct], [A.F.D.] or [Multi Stereo] is selected.

      Room Calibration

      Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES and Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES come with Advanced D.C.A.C. room correction system.

      Video Section

      HDMI

      Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

      Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES comes with 5 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 4K/60p from HDMI sources.
      • 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.

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 0 optical input, 2 optical outputs and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES
        Inputs:
        6 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
        Inputs:
        5   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES
        Inputs:
        2   Outputs: 1.
      • Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
        Inputs:
        2   Outputs: 1.
      • 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.
      • Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES
        Inputs:
        2   Outputs: 1.
      • Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
        Inputs:
        2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES: HDMI, USB
      • Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES: USB

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      Specifications

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

      BASICS Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      BrandSonySony
      SeriesESES
      ModelSTR-ZA2000ESSTR-ZA1000ES
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSA and CanadaUSA and Canada
      Release Year20162016
      AMPLIFIER Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Channels7.27.2
      Front Wide Channel Support
      THX™ Certification
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability
      AUDIO Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
      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 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 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
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      DTS Dialog Control
      Dialogue Lift Center Speaker Lift Up Center Speaker Lift Up
      Digital Legato Linear
      In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
      Sound Optimizer
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Direct Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      CALIBRATION Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced D.C.A.C. Advanced D.C.A.C.
      Calibration MicrophoneMonoMono
      Speaker Relocation
      Automatic Phase Matching
      VIDEO Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Enhanced ARC
      HDCP Version2.2 (1 input / 1 output)2.2 (1 input / 1 output)
      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 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p up to 4K/60p
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      FireConnect
      FlareConnect
      Chromecast Built-In
      DTS Play-Fi
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Works with SONOS
      AirPlay
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch 8-Port Gigabit 8-Port Gigabit
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth
      HDBaseT Compatible
      HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)5
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Front) for update and setting1 (Front) for update and setting
      USB DC Out Port
      RCA Line Input44
      RCA Line Output
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Optical Inputs22
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs11
      Composite Video Input22
      Composite Video Output11
      S-Video Input
      S-Video Output
      Component Video Input22
      Component Video Output11
      PC In
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBUSB
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out
      ZONES Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Zones33
      Powered Zones 2 2
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line OutHDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output1 (80 mA)1 (80 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 21 / 2
      MISC Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface Graphical User Interface
      GUI Languages33
      Detachable Power Cord
      RADIO Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets60 (30/30)60 (30/30)
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM Internet Radio
      CONSTRUCTION Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Speaker Terminals77
      Large Speaker Terminals77
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Power Consumption290 W290 W
      Standby Power0.3 W0.3 W
      GENERAL Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Dimensions (W x H x D)430 mm x 174 mm x 410 mm
      17" x 6-7/8" x 16-1/4"
      430 mm x 174 mm x 410 mm
      17" x 6-7/8" x 16-1/4"
      Weight13.0 kg (28 lbs. 11 oz.)12.3 kg (27 lbs. 2 oz.)
      Warranty5 Years5 Years
      SPECS Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 275 W (0.09% THD)70 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2100 W (0.9% THD)90 W (0.9% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 295 W (0.09% THD)90 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2120 W (0.9% THD)120 W (0.9% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)150 W (0.9% THD)150 W (0.9% THD)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)150 mV/50 kΩ150 mV/50 kΩ
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV)105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV)
      S/N Ratio (digital)96 dB (20 kHz LPF)96 dB (20 kHz LPF)
      Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/±3 dB10 Hz - 100 kHz/±3 dB
      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)
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz

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

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