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Onkyo TX-NR686
Highlights
- 7.2 Channels
- 7.1 Channel Processing
- 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- THX™Select™ Certified
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
- HDR10, Dolby Vision
- 4K/60Hz Passthrough
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
- Phono Input
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Evaluation
We evaluate Onkyo TX-NR686 and give score of 88 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 6 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.
Amplifier
We give Onkyo TX-NR686 a score of 89 for Amplifier features.
- 7.2 Channels
- Power Output - 100 W
- THX™ Certification
Audio Features
We give Onkyo TX-NR686 a score of 86 for Audio Features features.
- 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
We give Onkyo TX-NR686 a score of 94 for Video Features features.
- HDR10
- No HDR10+
- Dolby Vision
- No 8K Passthrough
- Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Connectivity
We give Onkyo TX-NR686 a score of 85 for Connectivity features.
- No eARC
- New HDCP Version
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
- Chromecast Built-In
- 7 HDMI Inputs
- 2 HDMI Outputs
- 0 8K Input
- USB Input
- Many RCA Line Inputs
- Phono Input
- No RCA Pre-Outs
- Composite Video Inputs
- Component Video Inputs
- Ethernet
- Bluetooth 4․1 + LE
Zones
We give Onkyo TX-NR686 a score of 77 for Zones features.
- 2 Zones
Radio
We give Onkyo TX-NR686 a score of 92 for Radio features.
- Analog Tuner
- Pandora
- Spotify
- Tidal