Onkyo TX-NR7100 vs Onkyo TX-RZ50

The Onkyo TX-NR7100 costs less ($1,300 vs $1,599). The Onkyo TX-RZ50 processes more channels (11 vs 9) and is rated for more power (120 W vs 100 W per channel).

What each one works with

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TX-NR7100TX-RZ50
Speakers it drives98 of 9898 of 98, 17 after a setting change
Subwoofers that connect17 of 1717 of 17
Largest layouts on its own amps5.1.4, 7.1.25.1.4, 7.1.2

Specs side by side

Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.

TX-NR7100TX-RZ50
Amplifier channels99
Processing channels911
Height formatsDolby Atmos, DTS:XDolby Atmos, DTS:X
Power100 W at 8 Ω120 W at 8 Ω
Room correctionDirac LiveDirac Live
Size17×7×15 in17×8×16 in
Lowest speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Subwoofer outputs22
Weight10.4 kg (22.9 lb)14 kg (30.9 lb)
MSRP$1,300 each (MSRP, August 2024)$1,599 each (MSRP, September 2026)
Impedance setting—6 Ω, 4 Ω
Speaker layouts—7.1.4

Every spec and pairing: Onkyo TX-NR7100, Onkyo TX-RZ50.

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References

  1. Onkyo TX-NR7100: Spec sheet, assets.onkyo-av.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Onkyo TX-NR7100: Manufacturer product page, onkyo.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. Onkyo TX-NR7100: Retailer listing, web.archive.org, retrieved September 15, 2026
  4. Onkyo TX-RZ50: Owner's manual, assets.onkyo-av.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  5. Onkyo TX-RZ50: Spec sheet, assets.onkyo-av.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  6. Onkyo TX-RZ50: Retailer listing, upscaleaudio.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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