Onkyo TX-SR494 vs Denon AVR-X1500H

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Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Onkyo TX-SR494 versus Denon AVR-X1500H comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-SR494 received 5.5 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X1500H was rated 7.5 points. The release date of TX-SR494 is 2019, and AVR-X1500H is 2018. As a result, it becomes clear that AVR-X1500H is a better option for home theater than TX-SR494.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-SR494 over Denon AVR-X1500H

Main advantages Denon AVR-X1500H over Onkyo TX-SR494

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 7 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 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 TX-SR494 this value is 135/6 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X1500H it is 120/6 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-SR494 9 out of 10, and the AVR-X1500H - 8.

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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Denon AVR-X1500H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Onkyo TX-SR494 scored 5, and Denon AVR-X1500H scored 8 out of 10.

Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the Denon AVR-X1500H.

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-X1500H 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, both receivers got 6 points on our 10-point scale.

Onkyo TX-SR494 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X1500H 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-X1500H 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 rivals in our comparison were rated 6 out of 10.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-SR494 got 6 points, but the AVR-X1500H 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-X1500H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. Denon AVR-X1500H has the ECO mode.

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

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.