Rank #4 in Best AV Receiver 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Wattage Numbers That Don't Add Up
Onkyo TX-NR6100 7.2-Channel THX AV Receiver
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Onkyo TX-NR6100 is a 7-channel network AV receiver with THX Select certification, listed at £649.00 with a 4.2 rating from 952 reviews. It takes fourth place in our guide to AV receivers. The figure worth stopping on sits inside its own listing: the first bullet advertises '210 W/Ch', while the specification table further down the same page reads 'Output Wattage: 100 Watts' and, in a separate field, 'Wattage: 100 watts'. Those two numbers are 110 W per channel apart, and it is the 210 W one that goes in the headline.
The same listing gives 'Total HDMI Port: 3' in the specification table, while the bullet describes those as 8K HDMI 2.1 inputs at 40Gbps. Two other fields disagree with each other as well: 'Network Connectivity Technology' says Bluetooth, 'Wireless Technology Type' says Wi-Fi. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing. We have not measured output into a load, counted the ports on a bench, or listened to the unit ourselves.
How those 952 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £649.00 |
|---|---|
| Amazon rating | 4.2 out of 5, from 952 ratings |
| Claimed output (bullet) | 210 W/Ch |
| Output Wattage (spec table) | 100 Watts |
| Wattage (spec table) | 100 watts (as listed) |
| Total HDMI Port (spec table) | 3, described in the bullet as 8K HDMI 2.1 40Gbps inputs (3 ins) |
| Number of Channels (spec table) | 7, with Surround Sound Channel Configuration 5.2.2 |
| Wireless technology | Bluetooth under 'Network Connectivity Technology', Wi-Fi under 'Wireless Technology Type' (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This was an upgrade to our surround sound, we have always had Onkyo as our receiver and this one exceeded our expectations”
Verified purchase“Excellent receiver for the price. Connected flawlessly to my tv, clean steady power to speakers without any dip in power allowing for woofers and tweeters to steadily give perfect sound! Definitely recommend to all! Connect everything to it like my playstation 5, xbox, everything connects into the receiver and just 1 hdmi into the tv. Cleans up a lot of cords.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best AV Receiver 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Wattage Numbers That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
Is the Onkyo TX-NR6100 210 W per channel?
The bullet says '210 W/Ch THX Certified Select Dynamic Audio Amplification system', while the specification table on the same page lists 'Output Wattage: 100 Watts' and 'Wattage: 100 watts'. The listing carries both figures and does not reconcile them.
How many HDMI inputs does it have?
The specification table lists 'Total HDMI Port: 3', and the bullet describes '8K with HDMI 2.1 40Gbps (3 ins)'.
What surround formats does the Onkyo TX-NR6100 support?
The listing states 5.2.2-channel Dolby Atmos and DTS:X playback, with 'Surround Sound Channel Configuration: 5.2.2' and 'Number of Channels: 7' in the specification table.
How is the Onkyo TX-NR6100 rated by buyers?
4.2 out of 5 from 952 ratings. In the rating breakdown supplied, 68 of the 100 ratings counted are five-star.
Does the Onkyo TX-NR6100 work with Alexa and Sonos?
The listing gives 'Controller Type: Amazon Alexa', lists 'Smart Home Compatible with Voice Control' and 'Works with Sonos Certified' among its special features.
What is the price of the Onkyo TX-NR6100?
£649.00 on the Amazon listing at the time of writing.
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