Denon AVR-S570BT vs Denon AVR-X1800H

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Denon AVR-S570BT and Denon AVR-X1800H review. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-S570BT received 5.7 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X1800H was rated 7.7 points. The release date of AVR-S570BT is 2022, and AVR-X1800H is 2023. This review shows us that the AVR-X1800H is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the AVR-S570BT.

Main advantages Denon AVR-S570BT over Denon AVR-X1800H

Main advantages Denon AVR-X1800H over Denon AVR-S570BT

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 6 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVR-S570BT supports 5.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-X1800H supports a 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the AVR-X1800H this value is 80/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S570BT it is 70/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-S570BT 6 out of 10, and the AVR-X1800H - 10.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Denon AVR-S570BT scored 5, and Denon AVR-X1800H scored 8 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Wired internet connection via RJ45 allows receiver faster connection than wireless or even use NAS storages. Wired connection via RJ45 is possible in the AVR-X1800H only.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Denon AVR-S570BT got 6 points, but Denon AVR-X1800H received 8 points.

Denon AVR-S570BT is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X1800H has 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the AVR-X1800H has a Phono interface.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the AVR-S570BT were rated 8 out of 10 against the 7 for the AVR-X1800H.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVR-S570BT got 8 points, but the AVR-X1800H has 10.

Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The AVR-X1800H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

Denon AVR-S570BT got 5 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X1800H got 7.

Dolby Atmos' particularity is that this is the object-oriented sound format, that is, each audio signal object is independently sounded and connected to its spatial position. Denon AVR-X1800H can create 3D sound due to the Dolby Atmos support.

DTS:X is an algorithm used by the processor to create sound scenes, where sounds connected directly to objects rather than channels, and to determine the optimum sound output distribution in space. Surround sound with DTS:X is available on the AVR-X1800H.