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Onkyo TX-NR686 vs Onkyo TX-NR696

17.13 in
6.83 in
Onkyo TX-NR686 Av Receiver
Onkyo TX-NR686
21.02 in
10.43 in
Onkyo TX-NR696 Av Receiver
Onkyo TX-NR696
Available colors
User rating
52
3.8 out of 5
52 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
3 %
71
3.9 out of 5
71 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
1 %
1 stars
1 %

Full Comparison

General

Onkyo TX-NR686Onkyo TX-NR686
Onkyo TX-NR696Onkyo TX-NR696
Receiver typeSurroundSurround

Connectivity

Onkyo TX-NR686Onkyo TX-NR686
Onkyo TX-NR696Onkyo TX-NR696
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Speakers connectivity typeBanana connector6.35mm / RCA
Digital audio optical in21
Digital audio coaxial in11
Number of HDMI inputs77
Number of HDMI outputs22
USB ports quantity11
Bluetoothyesyes
Ethernet LANyesyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-Fiyesyes

Audio properties

Onkyo TX-NR686Onkyo TX-NR686
Onkyo TX-NR696Onkyo TX-NR696
Audio output channels7.27.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes
Impedance8.0 Ω6.0 Ω
Audio formats supported
  • 3G2
  • 3GP
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • DFF
  • DSD
  • DSF
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MP3
  • MP4
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • WAV
Audio decoders
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Surround
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby TrueHD

Design

Onkyo TX-NR686Onkyo TX-NR686
Onkyo TX-NR696Onkyo TX-NR696
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Black

Dimensions

Onkyo TX-NR686Onkyo TX-NR686
Onkyo TX-NR696Onkyo TX-NR696
Width17.13 in21.02 in
Depth14.94 in18.43 in
Height6.83 in10.43 in
Weight352.74 oz440.92 oz

Radio

Onkyo TX-NR686Onkyo TX-NR686
Onkyo TX-NR696Onkyo TX-NR696
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
  • AM
  • FM
AM band range522 - 1629522 - 1611
FM band range76 - 9587.5 - 108
Preset stations quantity4040

Features

Onkyo TX-NR686Onkyo TX-NR686
Onkyo TX-NR696Onkyo TX-NR696
Optical drive includednono
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Apple dockingnono

Power

Onkyo TX-NR686Onkyo TX-NR686
Onkyo TX-NR696Onkyo TX-NR696
Power consumption (typical)490.0 W570.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.1 W0.15 W

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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