Denon AVR-X2400H vs Denon AVR-S720W

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AVR-X2400H vs AVR-S720W comparison chart

Denon AVR-X2400H vs Denon AVR-S720W review

Denon AVR-X2400H
vs
Denon AVR-S720W

Let's compare Denon AVR-X2400H versus Denon AVR-S720W for an overview of all their pros and cons. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X2400H received 7.6 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-S720W was rated 6.6 points. The release date of AVR-X2400H is 2017, and AVR-S720W is 2016. And as a result of the comparison, AVR-X2400H seems to be a better option for the role of a home theater center than AVR-S720W.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X2400H over Denon AVR-S720W

  • 95/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 75/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.

Main advantages Denon AVR-S720W over Denon AVR-X2400H

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

AVR-X2400H
8
AVR-S720W
7

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 AVR-X2400H this value is 95/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S720W it is 75/8 W/Ohm.

AVR-X2400H AVR-S720W
Channels7.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm95/8, 125/675/8, 110/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

The score for audio features is 6 of 10 for both receivers.

AVR-X2400H
6
AVR-S720W
6

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.

AVR-X2400H AVR-S720W
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/24-bit192 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQAudyssey MultEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresHi-Res audio, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic VolumeAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Denon AVR-X2400H scored 7, and Denon AVR-S720W scored 8 out of 10.

AVR-X2400H
7
AVR-S720W
8

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

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Denon AVR-S720W.

AVR-X2400H AVR-S720W
Wi-Fi
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)11
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

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

AVR-X2400H AVR-S720W
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, NapsterPandora, SiriusXM

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-X2400H got 7 points, but Denon AVR-S720W received 6 points.

AVR-X2400H
7
AVR-S720W
6

Denon AVR-X2400H is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-S720W has 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

AVR-X2400H AVR-S720W
HDMI input/output8/26/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.2HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input22
Coaxial digital input11
Composite input22
Component input/output2/10/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, HDMI, phones, setup micUSB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output

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-X2400H were rated 7 out of 10 against the 6 for the AVR-S720W.

AVR-X2400H
7
AVR-S720W
6

AVR-X2400H AVR-S720W
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresHLGx.v.Color

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVR-X2400H got 10 points, but the AVR-S720W has 8.

AVR-X2400H
10
AVR-S720W
8

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-X2400H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI.

AVR-X2400H AVR-S720W
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, Mac, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
Displayfluorescentfluorescent
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresIP ControlIP Control

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.

AVR-X2400H AVR-S720W
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR RemoteHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote
RS-23210
Remote control input/output (IR)1/10/0
DC trigger output (12V)00

Multichannel surround

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

AVR-X2400H
7
AVR-S720W
7

AVR-X2400H AVR-S720W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)has notDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)has notDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-Surround
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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