Onkyo TX-NR 535

68 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
price (11)
design (2)
size (1)

Negative
usability (21)
reliability (2)

General overview
Price comparison

alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 reviews of Onkyo TX-NR 535. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size. The design is also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the reliability and usability.

price, design, size

usability, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Onkyo TX-NR 535 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 68 reviews)

Expert Reviews

User Reviews

Review Ratings

(38% of reviews)
Show all 5 star reviews (33% of reviews)
Show all 4 star reviews (20% of reviews)
Show all 3 star reviews (3% of reviews)
Show all 2 star reviews (6% of reviews)
Show all 1 star reviews

Features

usability
Show positive (38%)Show negative (62%)(Show all)

price
Show positive (61%)Show negative (39%)(Show all)

reliability
Show positive (33%)Show negative (67%)(Show all)

design
Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)

size
Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)

Showing 39 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews

Disclaimer:

Below is a list of reviews for this or similar products. If you think this grouping is wrong please click here to flag.
Read more on our FAQ’s page.

Showing 1 - 29 of 39 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (29)

Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Onkyo TX-NR 535

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Onkyo TX-NR 535 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the usability. The price is also mentioned favorably.

price, usability

92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Onkyo TX-NR 535

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Onkyo TX-NR 535 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size. The usability also gets good comments. There are some critical reviews about the reliability. There are some mixed views about the price.

usability, size

reliability

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Onkyo TX-NR535: Mid-priced receiver focussed more on features than sound

Onkyo's TX-NR535 receiver offers decent home theater performance and a useful number of streaming features, but better sound quality can be had for the price.

The Onkyo TX-NR535 offers home-theater thrills in an affordable package; Onkyo's Bluetooth and streaming features are still uncommon at this level; six HDMI 2.0 inputs are very much welcomed.

Music can sound a little thin and shouty compared to competitors; Bluetooth streaming sounds poor; user interface is lost in the text dark ages; remote control could be simpler to use.

Onkyo's TX-NR535 receiver offers decent home-theater performance and a useful number of streaming features, but it's not the last word on value.

Oct, 2014

Read the full review

Expert review by : Don Disbennett (hometheaterhifi.com)

Onkyo TX-NR535 5.2 A/V Receiver Review

The Onkyo TX-NR535 AV Receiver offers Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and features Onkyo's new proprietary AccuEQ Room Calibration system

Modern receivers have a very tough job as customers demand more and more features every year, but still want them to have a good amplifier and preamp section, along with a good DAC which will deliver great audio quality. Trying to bundle all of the...

Aug, 2014

Read the full review

Expert review by : The HRAC Curators (hiresaudiocentral.com)

Review: Onkyo TX-NR535 5.2 A/V Receiver - Hi Res Audio Central

This review covers the brand new entry level AV receiver from Onkyo, a company well-known for its receivers and other audio gear. Further it includes Onkyos new proprietary AccuEQ Room Calibration system to allow quick optimization of settings for...

Sep, 2014

hiresaudiocentral.com

Read the full review

Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com.au)

Onkyo TX-NR535: Mid-priced receiver focussed more on features than sound

Onkyo's TX-NR535 receiver offers decent home theater performance and a useful number of streaming features, but better sound quality can be had for the price.

The Onkyo TX-NR535 offers home-theater thrills in an affordable package; Onkyo's Bluetooth and streaming features are still uncommon at this level; six HDMI 2.0 inputs are very much welcomed.

Music can sound a little thin and shouty compared to competitors; Bluetooth streaming sounds poor; user interface is lost in the text dark ages; remote control could be simpler to use.

Onkyo's TX-NR535 receiver offers decent home-theater performance and a useful number of streaming features, but it's not the last word on value.

Oct, 2014

Partner Source

Read the full review

Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury Steve Guttenberg (cnet.co.uk)

Onkyo TX-NR535: Mid-priced receiver focussed more on features than sound

Onkyo's TX-NR535 receiver offers decent home theater performance and a useful number of streaming features, but better sound quality can be had for the price.

The Onkyo TX-NR535 offers home-theater thrills in an affordable package; Onkyo's Bluetooth and streaming features are still uncommon at this level; six HDMI 2.0 inputs are very much welcomed.

Music can sound a little thin and shouty compared to competitors; Bluetooth streaming sounds poor; user interface is lost in the text dark ages; remote control could be simpler to use.

Onkyo's TX-NR535 receiver offers decent home-theater performance and a useful number of streaming features, but it's not the last word on value.

Oct, 2014

Read the full review

Consumer review (cnet.com)

Good consumer grade AV Receiver and decent value

i recently started having audio problems with the 2010 version of this receiver, so I needed to replace it. This receiver is very similar to my old one in terms of controls, inputs, outputs etc. So I decided that it would be easiest just to get this...

Actual front panel controls, straightforward config, auto balancing on surround sound setup, good sound, lots of inputs

TV onscreen interface is equivalent to DOS 3.0 or Windows 3.1 - yikes. More Network Apps would be nice.

Oct, 2014

Read the full review

Consumer review (cnet.com)

Network A/V Receiver at good price with excellent sound

I got this receiver to replace an older Yamaha and could not be happier. Out of the box the Onkyo TX-NR535 is easy to set up. Using the provided stickers I could easily tag the speaker wires and clip them in. Turn it on and plug in the calibration mic...

Easy set up and great sound

cannot rename HDMI inputs and Bluetooth annoying issue

Jun, 2014

Read the full review

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Unreliable

Be afraid if you are not a geek and want several years of reliable service.

Sounded great out of the box

Complicated set up. Internet interface is square wheels on a Porsche. Up and puked no sound after 18 months. No customer service from Onkyo local. To much to ship for diagnostic. Video still works but no sound

Oct, 2015

Read the full review

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Unreliable

Be afraid if you are not a geek and want several years of reliable service.

Sounded great out of the box.

Oct, 2015

Read the full review

Consumer review (newegg.com)

REMOTE

FIX THE REMOTE

This a very nice unit , it sounds pretty good , lots of inputs & outputs

I had to take 1 egg off because of the remote , it only works half or less than half of the time , sometime you can turn the unit on with the remote but the rest of the time you have to turn it on by pushing the power button

Sep, 2015

Read the full review