Product Comparison: Onkyo TX-NR696 vs Denon AVR-X2600H

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Onkyo TX-NR696 7.2 Channel AV Receiver

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Denon AVR-X2600H 7.2 Channel 4K UHD AV Receiver

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General Specifications

Brand

Onkyo

Denon

Model

TX-NR696

AVR-X2600H

Origin

Malaysia

Vietnam

About the Product

A harmonious mix of tech and tradition, the TX-NR696 adapts to entertainment life and finds the emotion in every sound source, from 3D film-scores to vinyl records.

Upgrade your home theater with the Denon AVR-X2600H. With 95W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, THD .08%, 2 ch driven), this performance-tuned Denon AV receiver provides a truly immersive 3D audio experience.

Key Specs

Number of Channels

Watts Per Channel RMS

165 Watts

95 Watts

Total Harmonic Distortion

1 %

0.08 %

Signal/Noise Ratio

106 dB

100 dB

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Onkyo TX-NR696 7.2 Channel AV Receiver

Brilliant! Easy setup. Amazing sound! Easy to use.
Really good sound especially for movies and tv. When it comes to music its crisp and clear.
Love it. It's got everything ya need. 7 channel speakers connect is perfect to set a amazing sound system.
Everything sounds much more crisp and clear on the Onkyo.
Great Sound. Music and Movies are superb played though Onkyo.

Denon AVR-X2600H 7.2 Channel 4K UHD AV Receiver

An array of analog and digital inputs and outputs, pre-amp outputs for every channel, quality binding posts for every channel.
My Denon AVR-X2600H UHD AV Receiver works great. Good quality product and performs like it is designed to perform.
The receiver is just awesome. It's solid feeling.
Denon has always impressed me with their dynamic power and ability to accurately convey things like cymbal crashes.
The remote is actually just fine, but compared to the Yamaha remote, it feels cheap.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

6.83 in.

6.6 in.

Width

17.13 in.

17.1 in.

Depth

14.94 in.

13 in.

Weight

22.05 lbs.

20.7 lbs.

Features

Receiver Type

A/V Receiver

App-Controlled

Yes

Satellite Radio Tuner

Yes

Number Of FM Presets

Minimum Impedance

4 Ohms

Frequency Response

10 - 100000 Hz

20 - 20000 Hz

Extras

DTS Play-Fi, FlareConnect, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer, DTS Virtual:X, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification, Works with Sonos, AccuEQ, Onkyo Controller app, THX-Certified Sound

Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, AirPlay Capability, 4K pass through, 4K upscale

What customers say about "Features"

Onkyo TX-NR696 7.2 Channel AV Receiver

Big amount of applications it's well equipped to handle most tasks.
Onkyo NR696 is also THX certified unlike the mid range Denon receivers, and THX Cinema mode sounds awesome.
Dolby Vision (HDR) passes through it fine and the picture looks great. So far I have a 4k blu ray player and PC going through it and all's well.
The software is very competent. The interface is clean and the firmware controls the electronics chip sets like a champ.
I'm noticing video blackouts on multiple HDMI ports. The screen will randomly go black for a few seconds, but the audio will continue playing.

Denon AVR-X2600H 7.2 Channel 4K UHD AV Receiver

Detailed fine tuning can be done with the Audyssey MultEQ Editor App.
The AVR remote app is rather basic, but it works for its purpose of controlling the main functions of the receivers.
I don't even care if the apps can't automatically locate the receiver, I can manually enter the IP address in the apps and have them work.
It is easy to use with Denon App on my cellphone to remote control it. Good staff with a good price.
With the exception of the USB input issues and HEOS app, I really don’t have much to complain about.

Connectivity

Speaker Connection Type

Screw

Ethernet Port(s)

Yes

Wireless Connection

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wireless Multi-Room Audio

Yes

Inputs

AUX, Mic 3.5mm, Digital Coaxial, Digital Optical, Antenna, Phono In, 4x Analog Stereo RCA, 7x HDMI, Ethernet, USB

2x Digital Optical, Ethernet, 2x Composite, 4x Analog Stereo RCA, Antenna, Phono In, Mic 3.5mm, USB, Bluetooth/wireless LAN antenna, 2x Component, 8x HDMI

Outputs

Phones, 2x HDMI, 2x Subwoofer, 7x Speakers, Line Out Stereo RCA

2x HDMI, Composite, 2x Subwoofer, PRE OUT connectors RCA, 7x Speakers, Phones, Component

Ethernet Port(s)
Wireless Multi-Room Audio

What customers say about "Connectivity"

Onkyo TX-NR696 7.2 Channel AV Receiver

It's plenty of connections here and were no any problems with connected devices like PS4, TV with speakers.
I've been pleasantly surprised how well this receiver can be configured to fit many different setups.
Setup is easy and it includes a microphone to automatically set the volume for all the speakers. You can relabel inputs and re-assign them.
Hooking up to the WiFi was easy. It connects perfect and there is no any signal loss.
Unfortunately, when throwing podcasts/videos/movies via Bluetooth from a phone, computer, or tablet to the TV, the audio cuts out after 5-10 minutes of play.

Denon AVR-X2600H 7.2 Channel 4K UHD AV Receiver

All HDMI ports on this receiver are 4K, HDR, BT2020, HDCP 2.2 compatible. One would expect nothing less.
No matter what I plugged in to the port, it failed, take that same input and place it in any other HDMI port and it worked fine.
This has wired and wireless capabilities, although I primarily use the wireless for my purposes. I like it.
I connected to my network quickly and easily and updated the receiver as soon as it connected.
The amp has many glitches in the firmware. It will lose configuration and not output to any of the speakers- requiring a reset and reconfigure.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

2 year(s)

3 year(s)

Certifications