Onkyo TX-SR494 Av Receiver
- AV Receiver
- 160 watts
- Onkyo
- Bluetooth, USB
- Better rated than 63%
- More reviewed than 71%
A 160 watt receiver with four HDMI ports, Bluetooth, and USB, built for home theater setups juggling several connected devices at once.
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How it ranks among the 79 av receivers we track
4.3★ across 637 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
637 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The Onkyo TX-SR494 is an AV receiver rated at 160 watts with four HDMI ports, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity, built as the central hub for a TV and multiple audio or video sources.
Four HDMI ports cover a common living room lineup of TV, disc player, and one or two streaming or game devices. Bluetooth handles wireless audio streaming while USB opens a wired option for a phone or drive, giving two ways to add sources beyond the HDMI ports.
- 160W AV receiver
- 4 HDMI ports
- Bluetooth and USB
- Black, 21.27 lb
Who it's for
Suits a home theater setup with several devices to connect and speakers that need real power behind them. Not needed for a single-source setup or a simple soundbar replacement.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 160 watts of output
- Four HDMI ports
- Bluetooth and USB connectivity
- At over 21 lb, needs a stable shelf or rack
Performance notes
160 watts gives more headroom than a basic amplifier for driving a full speaker set at higher volumes. Four HDMI ports handle a typical mix of TV, disc player, and streaming devices, while Bluetooth and USB add two more ways to bring in audio without an HDMI cable.
Specifications
| Brand | Onkyo |
|---|---|
| Model | TX-SR494 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight | 21.27 pounds |
| Dimensions | 17.1 × 12.9 × 6.3 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power | 160 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB |
| Other details | |
| Brand Tech | Onkyo |
| Hdmi Ports | 4 |
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How it compares
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| Onkyo TX-SR494 Av ReceiverThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 637 | 3.7 / 5 |
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| Sony STR-DH790 Av ReceiverSony | 4.3 / 5 | 3,000 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Diprogress DPT210HA Av ReceiverDiprogress | 4.3 / 5 | 1,600 | 3.7 / 5 |
| International MOBILE WALLY Av ReceiverInternational | 4.3 / 5 | 984 | 3.7 / 5 |
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Questions about the Onkyo TX-SR494
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many HDMI ports does the Onkyo TX-SR494 have?
Four.
Does the Onkyo TX-SR494 support Bluetooth?
Yes, along with USB connectivity.
What is the power output of the Onkyo TX-SR494?
160 watts.