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Onkyo

TX-NR5100

Name: TX-NR5100
Brand: Onkyo

around $599

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

198 Pros

84%
21 reviews (3h 3m)

39 Cons

The Onkyo TX-NR5100 is a compelling AV receiver for those seeking a balance of modern features and affordability. It shines with its support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, creating immersive 3D soundscapes, and boasts the latest HDMI 2.1 standard with four inputs and two outputs, handling 4K/120Hz and 8K video. Gamers will appreciate the VRR, ALLM, an...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

87%

68 vs 10

Features

71%

36 vs 15

Connectivity

100%

13 vs 0

Sound Quality

88%

23 vs 3

Ease of Use

93%

28 vs 2

Value for Money

Reviewer verdict

Across 21 YouTube reviews, the Onkyo TX-NR5100 earns an Index score of 4.3/5, ranking #29 among AV Receivers. Reviewers most often praise its features, connectivity, value for money, while the most common criticisms concern connectivity, features.

The Onkyo TX-NR5100 is widely praised across reviewers for packing modern features and connectivity into an affordable, mid-range AV receiver, with feature-related strengths mentioned in 68 pros and connectivity praised in 36 pros. Reviewers repeatedly highlight HDMI 2.1/8K and gaming-focused features (4K@120Hz, VRR, ALLM, QFT), broad codec support including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, built-in streaming (Chromecast, AirPlay, Spotify, Tidal) and smart-home integration, plus Dirac Live room correction and multi-room/DTS PlayFi support. Many also note good ease of use and setup (23 pros) — including simple setup, graphical EQ and calibration microphones — and generally solid sound and power performance for typical home setups. Overall, consensus is that the TX-NR5100 offers a well-rounded feature set, modern connectivity, and user-friendly setup for the price point most reviewers cite.

Criticisms cluster around connectivity and some implementation choices, with 15 cons focused on limited or awkward ports and Bluetooth issues; reviewers note a relatively small number of HDMI inputs, zone/analog passthrough limitations, imperfect Bluetooth behavior and some confusion over ARC/eARC capabilities. Feature criticisms (10 cons) mention underwhelming video upscaling, missing or imperfect implementations of certain video formats, and that it may be underpowered or less fully featured than higher-end models. A smaller group raised build/terminal concerns (7 cons), pointing to spring-loaded or lower-quality speaker connectors on some units. In short, reviewers appreciate the functionality but warn about connection limits, some multimedia quirks, and certain build choices.

Analysis based on 21 YouTube reviews (3h 3m of video) with 198 pros and 39 cons extracted.

Pros (198)

Features (68)

Onkyo TX-NR5100 7.2 Channel 8K Smart AV receiver offers a compelling set of features including 8K support, gaming enhancements, and immersive audio capabilities. ▶ Top 5 Best Receiver On 2024 || Receivers Under $500 || Revie @ 1:30
designed to deliver highquality audio and video experiences for home theater setups ▶ 5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? @ 1:01
4k 120 ab enables ultra fast motion uhd images to be crisp and razor sharp ▶ TOP 5: Best AV Reciever [2022] | Build Your Home Theater Set @ 2:07
offers the Dolby Atmos height virtualizer feature, which can create a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts ▶ Onkyo TX-NR5100: The Smart 8K Receiver for Gaming & Atmos @ 0:51
suitable for rooms or floors. It is used in small to medium sized sizes. The speakers are not that big, even though he is the younger generation but he also comes with Full-featured features for watching movies and listening to music ▶ [Buyer’s Guide] ONKYO AV RECEIVER “TX-NR5100, TX-NR6100, TX- @ 10:13
compatibility with Arc erc2 HDR 10 plus Dolby vision and hlg hybrid log gamma are also all supported ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 2:43
these features cater to gamers in lesson or do away with frame tearing and lag they will improve your entire experience even if they don't necessarily improve your game ▶ Best AV Receivers For 2023! || Denon, YAMAHA, Onkyo & Marant @ 4:01
It features HDMI 2.1 enhancements for gamers including 4K@120Hz HDR pass-through, VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), and QFT (Quick Frame Transport) for an optimized gaming experience. ▶ Top 5 Best Receiver On 2024 || Receivers Under $500 || Revie @ 0:56
very well-rounded ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 2:51
8k can deliver a super immense viewing experience with two times the horizontal and vertical resolution of 4k ▶ TOP 5: Best AV Reciever [2022] | Build Your Home Theater Set @ 2:18
supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS X ▶ Onkyo TX-NR5100: The Smart 8K Receiver for Gaming & Atmos @ 0:31
this is also the only TXNR Series model that has the delax Live system to use like the Hi-end model. ▶ [Buyer’s Guide] ONKYO AV RECEIVER “TX-NR5100, TX-NR6100, TX- @ 11:38
compatible with Dolby Atmos and dts-x processing Sonos Port AirPlay 2 Bluetooth Chromecast Alexa and Google Assistant ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 2:25
features dedicated to Gamers including variable refresh rate vrr auto low latency mode Alm and quick frame transport qft which can help improve frame rate performance and cut down on issues relating to lag ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 3:07
Dolby Atmos and dtsx support ▶ 5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? @ 0:49
built-in access to major streaming services like Spotify, Tidle, Dieser, TuneIn, and Pandora ▶ Onkyo TX-NR5100: The Smart 8K Receiver for Gaming & Atmos @ 1:43
the characteristics of the receiver will also likely be appreciated by owners of Next Generation consoles such as the Xbox series X or Playstation 5. ▶ Best AV Receivers For 2023! || Denon, YAMAHA, Onkyo & Marant @ 3:30
This smart AV receiver incorporates the latest HDMI 2.1 and 8K technologies, delivering high-resolution audio and immersive sound for movies, music, and gaming systems. ▶ Top 5 Best Receiver On 2024 || Receivers Under $500 || Revie @ 0:49
you already get the highest frame rates and resolution available with that ▶ Best AV Receivers For 2023! || Denon, YAMAHA, Onkyo & Marant @ 3:48
ready for DTS PlayFi, enabling highquality multi-room audio streaming over Wi-Fi ▶ Onkyo TX-NR5100: The Smart 8K Receiver for Gaming & Atmos @ 1:57
this receiver features Auto low latency mode quick media switching quick frame transport and variable refresh rate for all inputs ▶ Best AV Receivers For 2023! || Denon, YAMAHA, Onkyo & Marant @ 3:53
enhanced gaming own your opponents with hdmi 2.1 enhancements for gamers including 4k 120 hertz hdr pass through enables ultra fast motion variable refresh rate vrr eliminates lag stutter and frame tearing for fluid gamma play auto low latency mode alm optimizes latency from source to screen qft quick frame transport limits lag for a smoother experience ▶ ✅ 10 Best AV Receiver New Model 2022 @ 2:27
Built-in streaming for movies and music ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 2:34
It does support 8k video at 60 frames per second ▶ Onkyo TX NR5100 Audio Test @ 1:35
Supports both small TVs and large projectors ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 3:04
Supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 3:56
Supports 7.2 channel system and 5.2.2 Dolby Atmos/DTS systems ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 3:23
Smart AV receiver suitable for movies, music, and gaming ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 4:32
HDR 10 plus, Dolby Vision ▶ Onkyo TX NR5100 Audio Test @ 1:38
it does have Dirac Live room correction built-in ▶ Onkyo TX NR5100 Audio Test @ 1:46
Dolby Atmos, DTSX, IMAX Enhanced ▶ Onkyo TX NR5100 Audio Test @ 1:41
you'll get support for a 7.2 channel surround sound setup or you can jazz it up with a 5.1.2 setup with dolby atmos or dtsx ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers of 2023 @ 1:58
you'll be able to enjoy the full resolution and get hdr pass through as well ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers of 2023 @ 2:19
the Dirac Live room correction is phenomenal ▶ Onkyo TX NR5100 Audio Test @ 4:04
supports the new audio formats DTS, Dolby Atmos, it has Dolby atmos virtual radios ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 1:21
features…where we think this Onkyo receiver really shines ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 4:42
support for voice control, compatible with Alex Han and Siri ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 1:16
lets you stream content from online services like Pandora, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal and more and it also integrates the services like Sonos, Apple Airplay, DTS Playfy and Flareconnect ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 6:18
comes with all the surround sound formats that you'd expect like Dolby Atmos, DTSX, DTS Virtual X, and Dolby Atmos height virtualization ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 4:52
really useful feature is the receiver's bi-amp capabilities for the front channels ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 5:57
works with Sonos connect for seamless integration with existing Sonos systems ▶ Top 5 AV Receivers for Sonos: A Comprehensive Review @ 4:14
DTS streaming service integrated ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 1:45
seamless Sonos integration ▶ Top 5 AV Receivers for Sonos: A Comprehensive Review @ 3:36
supports 8k resolution 60fps 4K 120 Hertz, so it's also a receiver suitable for the new consoles of this new generation. PS5 and the Xbox ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 0:38
has all those low latency mode features, it has this variable rate ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 0:52
HDMI inputs with 8K sl60 HZ pass through h cr10 Dolby vision and hlg support for excellent video Clarity ▶ Top 5 AV Receivers for Sonos: A Comprehensive Review @ 3:59
supports various streaming services ▶ Top 5 AV Receivers for Sonos: A Comprehensive Review @ 4:19
has all the latest technologies on the market ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 14:07
Whether you’re after a home theater, a gaming setup, or something that can do both, the Onkyo TX-NR5100 is up to the task. ▶ Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater @ 10:51
That already Nets you the best resolution and frame rates at the moment ▶ Best AV Receiver For Music @ 5:10
really like the built-in Chromecast ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 3:39
The Onkyo TX-NR5100 will likely do the job for most, and it comes with modern upgrades that make it a great fit even for a bit more advanced setups. ▶ Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater @ 10:13
This receiver also supports variable refresh rate via our Auto low latency mode quick media switching and quick frame transport across all inputs ▶ Best AV Receiver For Music @ 5:15
You’ll get support for a 7.2-channel surround sound setup or you can jazz it up with a 5.1.2 setup with Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. ▶ Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater @ 10:24
Onkyo adding in gaming optimized features on their txnr 5100 receiver ▶ Best AV Receiver For Music @ 4:48
You’ll be able to enjoy the full resolution and get HDR pass-through as well. ▶ Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater @ 10:46
Apple AirPlay Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 1:32
those gaming oriented features reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing ▶ Best AV Receiver For Music @ 5:24
the receiver's features ▶ Best AV Receiver For Music @ 4:57
Dolby Atmos in DTS X surround sound formats ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 1:29
they will give you a better overall experience ▶ Best AV Receiver For Music @ 5:31
you don't need a separate preamp looks like ninth channel has 9 built in Plus it still has its zone 2 and 2 sub outputs ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 8:07
this really gives you the whole home theater experience all in one box ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 8:34
network streaming capabilities ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 1:42
wide range of features ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 2:55
Advanced 4K gaming features ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 1:40
smart home integration ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 2:58
support for the latest audio and video formats ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 2:53

Connectivity (36)

connections include four HDMI 2.1 ports in and two out with hdcp 2.3 support Optical coaxial stereo RCA ports USB ports and dual subwoofer RCA ports plus a headphone jack ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 1:59
built-in Wi-Fi ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 2:38
works with Sonos certification ▶ Onkyo TX-NR5100: The Smart 8K Receiver for Gaming & Atmos @ 1:17
The eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel) simplifies connectivity and supports high bitrate audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, and Dolby TrueHD. ▶ Top 5 Best Receiver On 2024 || Receivers Under $500 || Revie @ 1:14
integrates smoothly with popular smartome ecosystems, working with Apple AirPlay, Alexa, and Google Apps ▶ Onkyo TX-NR5100: The Smart 8K Receiver for Gaming & Atmos @ 1:09
HDMI 2.1 compatible, supporting a range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates, including 8K at 60 Hz and 4K at a blazing 120 Hz ▶ Onkyo TX-NR5100: The Smart 8K Receiver for Gaming & Atmos @ 2:11
you can watch a movie in the family room and listen to music outside in the pool patio ▶ How to Activate Zone 2 Onkyo Review @ 3:39
combining the latest in hdmi 2.1 and 8k tech high-res audio ▶ TOP 5: Best AV Reciever [2022] | Build Your Home Theater Set @ 1:48
easily integrate to your existing smart home ecosystem including apple airplay alexa ▶ TOP 5: Best AV Reciever [2022] | Build Your Home Theater Set @ 2:27
various HDMI inputs networking capabilities for streaming services ▶ 5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? @ 0:53
inclusion of EER support means you can send highquality audio, including object-based formats back from your TV to the receiver over a single HDMI cable ▶ Onkyo TX-NR5100: The Smart 8K Receiver for Gaming & Atmos @ 2:36
Four HDMI ports ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 2:41
Two subwoofer outputs ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 3:21
immersive sound from your tv apps ear enhanced audio return channel simplifies connectivity and supports the latest high bitrate audio formats including dolby atmos dts hd master audio dts x dolby truid ▶ ✅ 10 Best AV Receiver New Model 2022 @ 2:50
the txnr 5100 supports 4K at 120 hertz and 8K at 60hz video content through its 4 HDMI inputs ▶ Best AV Receivers For 2023! || Denon, YAMAHA, Onkyo & Marant @ 3:40
Main HDMI output and subwoofer output for projector ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 2:52
Includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 2:22
USB port for power and program source input ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 2:38
It supports Bluetooth both input and output ▶ Onkyo TX NR5100 Audio Test @ 2:35
Optical channel input ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 3:18
two subwoofer outputs which is nice ▶ Onkyo TX NR5100 Audio Test @ 2:01
it does have a phono input for a turntable ▶ Onkyo TX NR5100 Audio Test @ 2:33
it does have a zone 2 output ▶ Onkyo TX NR5100 Audio Test @ 3:20
the receiver also features the latest hdmi 2.1 standard with four inputs and two outputs letting you hook it up to 4k 120 hertz and 8k tvs ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers of 2023 @ 2:08
two outputs ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 4:59
the 400 HDMI here are 2.1 supports 8k ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 5:04
the Chromecast has been flawless ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 3:46
activate only its main output activate only blood or both together ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 12:07
txn r5100 has four HDMI inputs that all support 4K 120 hertz and 8K 60hz video content ▶ Best AV Receiver For Music @ 5:02
The receiver also features the latest HDMI 2.1 standard with four inputs and two outputs, letting you hook it up to 4K/120Hz and 8K TVs. ▶ Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater @ 10:34
for all you vinyl enthusiasts ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 5:20
still having that back there for all you vinyl enthusiasts ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 7:40
HDMI 2.1 with support for 8K Ultra HD video add up to 60 hertz ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 1:23
you have 6 now 3 will be your 8k inputs and 3 will be 4k ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 4:42
you can use the phono input and use a turntable with your receiver ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 5:10
there's actually six inputs like on the 6100 but unlike the 6100 all 6 will be 8k inputs ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 7:05

Value for Money (28)

txnr7100, which is considered a model The top of the txnr Series. ▶ [Buyer’s Guide] ONKYO AV RECEIVER “TX-NR5100, TX-NR6100, TX- @ 11:20
the txnr51. This is an economical AV Receiver that supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS X. ▶ [Buyer’s Guide] ONKYO AV RECEIVER “TX-NR5100, TX-NR6100, TX- @ 9:58
this model of txnr 6001 is considered to have Even more complete at a price That's not much higher than the smaller models. ▶ [Buyer’s Guide] ONKYO AV RECEIVER “TX-NR5100, TX-NR6100, TX- @ 10:48
The Onkyo TX-NR5100 7.2 Channel 8K Smart AV receiver is a feature-rich home theater centerpiece designed to elevate your entertainment experience with a focus on affordability and versatility. ▶ Top 5 Best Receiver On 2024 || Receivers Under $500 || Revie @ 0:36
It is positioned as an affordable and versatile option for home theater enthusiasts. ▶ Top 5 Best Receiver On 2024 || Receivers Under $500 || Revie @ 1:36
it can be said that it was copied from a machine. The higher model ▶ [Buyer’s Guide] ONKYO AV RECEIVER “TX-NR5100, TX-NR6100, TX- @ 10:17
a great pick for gamers or those looking for an upgrade to their Movie experience ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 1:42
affordable and versatile home theater centerpiece ▶ TOP 5: Best AV Reciever [2022] | Build Your Home Theater Set @ 1:46
support for the latest features and standards while still staying at mid-range prices ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 1:32
best entry level option ▶ TOP 5: Best AV Reciever [2022] | Build Your Home Theater Set @ 1:31
the on kyo texas nr 5100 will likely do the job for most and it comes with modern upgrades that make it a great fit even for a bit more advanced setups ▶ Top 5 Best AV Receivers of 2023 @ 1:48
performed well above what we expected it to especially considering its price ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 7:57
offers a lot especially if you would never use those features (hdmi 2.1 etc.) to begin with ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 6:46
great sounding reliable and…great looking receiver at a reasonable price ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 9:58
absolutely worth four hundred dollars ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 9:42
great piece of equipment currently on the market and already quite advanced despite the intermediate line ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 15:03
fantastic product ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 1:21
great piece of equipment ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 14:04
excellent piece of high-tech equipment ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 14:25
it does have the capability of having up to six 8k devices at the same time so it's kind of future proofing ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 9:58
now the txnr6100 is a bigger box than the 5100 and it also comes with a lot more features on the back for only 200 dollars more ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 4:27
future proof get the 7100 so you can have 9 channels even if you don't use it ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 8:48
for those looking for a simple design easy to set up home theater the txnr5100 does exactly that at a great price ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 4:17
you also have the wi-fi ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 3:52
it gives you a lot for that price ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 3:42
the onkyo txnr 5100 now this one you'll find it for just 599 ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 1:13
you're getting the 4k 4 HDMI inputs which is plenty ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 3:45
for those of you who are looking for value in a receiver at 599 this will give you just that ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 2:43

Ease of Use (23)

easy to use remote control ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 0:30
it works ▶ How to Activate Zone 2 Onkyo Review @ 1:55
Includes microphone for sound quality measurement during setup ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 0:39
Clear buttons for movies, music, and input source selection ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 1:47
it's cool about that is you hit receiver and power and you can watch a movie ▶ How to Activate Zone 2 Onkyo Review @ 2:34
room calibration Technologies ▶ 5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? @ 0:57
Setting up your system is streamlined with the Acue EQ calibration system ▶ Onkyo TX-NR5100: The Smart 8K Receiver for Gaming & Atmos @ 3:34
Easy speaker setup with various brand support ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 4:12
the akio now has a feature built in where you can specifically identify your clip speaker and that will help it choose crossover points and all this kind of stuff to make your listening experience even better ▶ Klipsch Reference 5.1.2 Atmos Home Theater setup on the Onky @ 1:13
looking for a receiver that you can just hook up…make minor adjustments and start watching movies, this receiver is a great option ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 8:41
userfriendly setup with acue EQ Advan room calibration for optimal sound quality tailored to your room's Acoustics ▶ Top 5 AV Receivers for Sonos: A Comprehensive Review @ 4:26
really like the simplicity of the layout and the first time setup was especially easy to use ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 7:23
user interface…very easy to use and the graphical interface looks something like you'd expect to see in a much higher end ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 7:13
compatible with the encho controller app for convenient control and streaming from your mobile devices ▶ Top 5 AV Receivers for Sonos: A Comprehensive Review @ 4:33
this process is mostly automated for us so there's not a lot that we need ▶ Klipsch Reference 5.1.2 Atmos Home Theater setup on the Onky @ 5:01
really like the graphical EQ included…easy to fine tune the sound of each of your speakers and it even includes three customizable presets ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 7:29
works wonderfully ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 1:09
love the quick controls ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 3:08
sounds great easy to set up ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 0:03
it also gives you a layout of how your speaker should be in your theater room or your living room or wherever you're putting this receiver ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 3:25
room correction with Odyssey multic xt ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 3:00
room correction with Odyssey multic XT ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 1:45
Clips optimize mode for easy integration with glitch speakers ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 1:34

Sound Quality (13)

truly immersive object-based surround sound experience where audio effects can move precisely around you and overhead ▶ Onkyo TX-NR5100: The Smart 8K Receiver for Gaming & Atmos @ 0:37
immersive sound ▶ TOP 5: Best AV Reciever [2022] | Build Your Home Theater Set @ 1:54
separation between the different speakers…remarkable and seemed to convey a very large and realistic presentation ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 8:10
robust audio performance ▶ Top 5 AV Receivers for Sonos: A Comprehensive Review @ 3:34
r625fa towers and these are kind of cool because you know they got the dual six and a half's the tweeter but on top they shoved a full bookshelf speaker in here as a height speaker so this thing is atmos ▶ Klipsch Reference 5.1.2 Atmos Home Theater setup on the Onky @ 1:57
dialogue in movies was exceptionally good with very controlled and tight base response and very smooth mids and highs ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 8:04
Dolby Atmos and DTS for immersive surround sound experiences ▶ Top 5 AV Receivers for Sonos: A Comprehensive Review @ 3:52
enjoyed listening to music with this and again it performed way better than we expected it to ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 8:52
the surround works so much better out of this one very distinct ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 3:05
sound quality is fantastic ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 1:11
less power but still rocks pretty good ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 3:01
very clear ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 3:03
the audio quality is awesome ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 0:40

Power/Performance (11)

7 Channel receiver offers 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms at 0.08 percent THD total harmonic Distortion with two channels driven ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watch @ 1:47
hi-end model like the TX RZ50, which has a processor system that supports surround sound up to 11.2 Channels, has a wide bandwidth amplifier section, and has high power. ▶ [Buyer’s Guide] ONKYO AV RECEIVER “TX-NR5100, TX-NR6100, TX- @ 11:52
in terms of power the NR 5100 also doesn't cut corners with 7 channels and 80 watts per Channel it can easily power the majority of Home Cinema systems ▶ Best AV Receivers For 2023! || Denon, YAMAHA, Onkyo & Marant @ 4:12
it has seven channels of amplification built-in ▶ Onkyo TX NR5100 Audio Test @ 1:53
ready to deliver 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms with two channels driven it's also rated for a continuous 6 ohm load and is certified down to 4 ohms so you should have no problem powering a wide variety of speakers ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 5:40
7.2 Channels with 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms providing Dynamic and detailed sound quality ▶ Top 5 AV Receivers for Sonos: A Comprehensive Review @ 3:46
7.2 channels of amplification ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 1:18
160 watts per Channel ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 1:23
this will feed 9 speakers ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 8:18
this is a true 9 channel receiver ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 7:56
powerful performance ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 2:50

Build Quality (8)

utilizes ENO's dynamic audio amplification, a technology refined over 70 years. This features a custom highcurren low-noise power transformer, customized capacitors, and discrete amp output stages ▶ Onkyo TX-NR5100: The Smart 8K Receiver for Gaming & Atmos @ 3:08
solid and strong structure ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 1:15
Banana Jack connectors ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 3:48
they're still using linear class A/B amps in their receivers ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 5:20
front parts which are those face connections that are much better than these here of more quality ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 7:47
integrated integrated you get a higher quality of class still right ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 2:07
sturdy build quality ensures longevity and reliability ▶ Top 5 AV Receivers for Sonos: A Comprehensive Review @ 4:40
each channel has its own set of large high quality binding posts that you can put banana plugs into for ease of use ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 5:28

Design/Aesthetics (7)

that's cool ▶ How to Activate Zone 2 Onkyo Review @ 2:20
Clear button placement ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 1:32
Smooth front frame ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 1:18
Large display screen ▶ แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 @ 2:01
clean look of the faux brushed aluminum faceplate ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 1:05
really like the way this receiver looks it gives the impression that you're looking at a much higher end receiver rather than a more budget-friendly entry-level model ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 2:44
include a row of dedicated input buttons ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 1:28

Other (2)

various HDMI inputs ▶ 5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? @ 1:39
networking capabilities for streaming services ▶ 5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? @ 1:41

Remote Control (2)

remote…feels pretty good in your hand and it has all of the necessary buttons ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 4:26
good sound easy to use remote ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 1:24

Cons (39)

Connectivity (15)

optical um is a digital cable now I won't work on Z 2 ▶ How to Activate Zone 2 Onkyo Review @ 0:31
provides four HDMI ports for connecting your sources ▶ Onkyo TX-NR5100: The Smart 8K Receiver for Gaming & Atmos @ 3:00
it has to be a hooked up analog which is white and red cables ▶ How to Activate Zone 2 Onkyo Review @ 0:26
it only passes through zone two that way analog ▶ How to Activate Zone 2 Onkyo Review @ 0:37
no pre-amp outputs ▶ Onkyo TX NR5100 Audio Test @ 2:07
main output offers HDMI ARC but…this is not full uncompressed eARC support ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 3:17
The issue of the number of connections also bothers me, Dani. It has four HDMI connections. I think it's too few ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 14:44
looking for all the newest features that come with the HDMI 2.1 spec then obviously you're going to have to look elsewhere because this receiver is stuck with last gen features ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 9:46
Bluetooth implementation needs some work ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 1:35
I did have to get an external Bluetooth transmitter slash receiver device and run it through the Zone B hookup ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 2:01
the receiver won't play back music via Apple TV when using Bluetooth headphones ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 1:49
Bluetooth is so subject to interference ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 3:43
headphones still had sync issues with vocals ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 1:43
one of them acts as zone 2 so if you turn on zone 2 you will lose your height speakers ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 5:41
not as many HDMI inputs as some other receivers ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 3:03

Features (10)

video processing and upscaling quality…underperformed a bit ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 9:10
if you have a good upscaler built into your tv you may be better off just using that over the upscaler built into this receiver ▶ THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | @ 9:18
wish it supported video ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 3:41
not as many sound Styles as my last system ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 3:48
there's one more thing in the business that I'm going to talk about in my final considerations ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 0:16
could not get Dolby Vision to work on the Switcher ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 0:54
underpowered and under featured for my needs ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 2:15
It doesn’t have the sheer power or catalog of built-in technologies that a juggernaut like the SR8015 is armed with, but it’s far better equipped feature than an entry-level option like Onkyo’s TX-NR5100. ▶ Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater @ 11:26
nobody has any of that right ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 9:52
right now it's not really a reality right now ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 10:07

Build Quality (7)

the tx nr5001 sold in Thailand has a terminal. Connecting speaker cables is all binding post, not like what we see in Foreign website at the connector Some speaker cables are spring-clamped. ▶ [Buyer’s Guide] ONKYO AV RECEIVER “TX-NR5100, TX-NR6100, TX- @ 10:23
spring type connection for this here breaks very easily it's a lower quality component ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 8:24
issue of having components, some low-quality components can influence its durability ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 14:18
the little teeny tiny twist and clamp speaker wire set up for the majority of your speaker wires ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 0:06
strange speaker connections on the rear twists for the front spring-loaded ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 1:26
I'm not a big fan of the push button terminals ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 3:57
you have the smaller button terminals for the center surround and height speakers or zone b speakers ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 3:14

Ease of Use (3)

not a huge number of selections in here right now this is just reference equipment today hopefully this expands out to additional equipment ▶ Klipsch Reference 5.1.2 Atmos Home Theater setup on the Onky @ 4:21
when you run accu-eq it doesn't give you the option to select what kind of speaker you have so to make that selection you'll go into your setup and then go into section 2 speaker and then choose speaker combo ▶ Klipsch Reference 5.1.2 Atmos Home Theater setup on the Onky @ 3:41
it took me hours to ran 12 gauge wire ▶ TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver @ 0:12

Power/Performance (2)

it only does seven channels of processing ▶ Onkyo TX NR5100 Audio Test @ 2:04
don't be fooled it's not nine channels on the back it's only seven ▶ ¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! On @ 5:52

Value for Money (2)

costs around 7,900 reais almost 8 thousand on some sites ▶ Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... @ 12:54
can be a bit price see ▶ Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watch @ 3:03

Review sources

¡ADVERTENCIA! ¡Mire esto antes de comprar un receptor AV! Onkyo TX-NR7100 TX-NR6100 TX-NR5100 by Lenny Florentine Español — 20 pros, 6 cons
THE BEST ATMOS RECEIVER FOR $400? | Onkyo TX-NR595 REVIEW | BUDGET DOLBY DTS:X 5.2.2 FROM COSTCO! by TwoGuyzTech — 21 pros, 4 cons
TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver by DJ Equipment — 12 pros, 12 cons
แกะกล่องสินค้าใหม่ Onkyo TX-NR5100 by Soundrepublic.th — 20 pros, 0 cons
Receiver Onkyo TX NR5100, interessante mas....... by TIME TECH BR — 14 pros, 5 cons
Best Home Theater Receivers 2023 [don’t buy one before watching this] by Gadgets Review — 14 pros, 2 cons
Onkyo TX-NR5100: The Smart 8K Receiver for Gaming & Atmos by Innova Gadget Scout — 11 pros, 1 cons
Onkyo TX NR5100 Audio Test by Zona HiFi — 10 pros, 2 cons
Top 5 AV Receivers for Sonos: A Comprehensive Review by Sounds Sense — 10 pros, 0 cons
Best Home Theater Receivers 2025 [don’t buy one before watching this] by Valid Consumer — 9 pros, 0 cons
[Buyer’s Guide] ONKYO AV RECEIVER “TX-NR5100, TX-NR6100, TX-NR7100 หรือ TX-RZ50 เลือกรุ่นไหนดี ?” by AV Tech Guide — 7 pros, 1 cons
How to Activate Zone 2 Onkyo Review by TampaTec — 4 pros, 3 cons
TOP 5: Best AV Reciever [2022] | Build Your Home Theater Setup! by Unbox Daily — 7 pros, 0 cons
Best AV Receiver For Music by Trendz Picks — 7 pros, 0 cons
Top 5 Best Receiver On 2024 || Receivers Under $500 || Reviews by Best Classic Review Show — 6 pros, 0 cons
5 Best Home Theater Receivers in 2024! - Which One Is Best? by Watch Insider — 6 pros, 0 cons
Best AV Receivers For 2023! || Denon, YAMAHA, Onkyo & Marantz by HiFi AV Tech — 6 pros, 0 cons
Best AV Receivers 2023 Top 11 Picks for Gaming, Home Theater, Xbox & Ps5 by 5 Best Forever — 5 pros, 1 cons
Klipsch Reference 5.1.2 Atmos Home Theater setup on the Onkyo TX-NR5100 AVR Receiver by Jiles McCoy — 3 pros, 2 cons
Top 5 Best AV Receivers of 2023 by Best Review — 4 pros, 0 cons
✅ 10 Best AV Receiver New Model 2022 by Choose Lifetime — 2 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Onkyo TX-NR5100 worth buying?

Based on 21 independent YouTube reviews, the Onkyo TX-NR5100 scores 4.3/5 with 198 positive and 39 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #29 in the AV Receivers category.

What do reviewers like most about the Onkyo TX-NR5100?

The most praised aspects are features, connectivity, value for money — Features (68 mentions), Connectivity (36 mentions), Value for Money (28 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Onkyo TX-NR5100?

Reviewers most frequently criticize connectivity, features — Connectivity (15 mentions), Features (10 mentions).

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