Sony STR-ZA810ES vs Denon AVR-X3400H

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STR-ZA810ES vs AVR-X3400H comparison chart

Sony STR-ZA810ES vs Denon AVR-X3400H review

Sony STR-ZA810ES
vs
Denon AVR-X3400H

Let's make the Sony STR-ZA810ES versus Denon AVR-X3400H comparison. According to the results of our review, Sony STR-ZA810ES received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X3400H was rated 8.5 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. After comparison, it will become clear that among these two devices, the AVR-X3400H is more suitable for the role of the heart of home theater system.

Main advantages Sony STR-ZA810ES over Denon AVR-X3400H

  • Include HDMI eARC function.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X3400H over Sony STR-ZA810ES

  • 105/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 100/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.

Amplifiers

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

STR-ZA810ES
7
AVR-X3400H
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-X3400H this value is 105/8 W/Ohm, and for the STR-ZA810ES it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

STR-ZA810ES AVR-X3400H
Channels7.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8105/8, 135/6
Output impedance, Ohm88, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.090.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the STR-ZA810ES 7 out of 10, and the AVR-X3400H - 9.

STR-ZA810ES
7
AVR-X3400H
9

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-X3400H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

STR-ZA810ES AVR-X3400H
Digital to analog converter (DAC)384 KHz/32-bit192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationDCAC EXAudyssey MultEQ XT32
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresHi-Res audioHi-Res audio, Audyssey LFC

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Sony STR-ZA810ES scored 9, and Denon AVR-X3400H scored 7 out of 10.

STR-ZA810ES
9
AVR-X3400H
7

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 Sony STR-ZA810ES.

STR-ZA810ES AVR-X3400H
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.

STR-ZA810ES AVR-X3400H
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlayAirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas notDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora,iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, Napster

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, Sony STR-ZA810ES got 7 points, but Denon AVR-X3400H received 9 points.

STR-ZA810ES
7
AVR-X3400H
9

Sony STR-ZA810ES is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X3400H has 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available only on Sony STR-ZA810ES.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the AVR-X3400H has a Phono interface.

STR-ZA810ES AVR-X3400H
HDMI input/output6/28/3
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 input12
Coaxial digital input12
Composite input23
Component input/output0/02/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, 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 STR-ZA810ES were rated 9 out of 10 against the 10 for the AVR-X3400H.

STR-ZA810ES
9
AVR-X3400H
10

STR-ZA810ES AVR-X3400H
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10
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 conversionanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresHLGDeepColor, x.v.Color

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the STR-ZA810ES got 8 points, but the AVR-X3400H has 10.

STR-ZA810ES
8
AVR-X3400H
10

Denon AVR-X3400H has the ECO mode.

STR-ZA810ES AVR-X3400H
Voice controlGoogle AssistantAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, Mac, Android
Displaycolour OSDfluorescent
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresNFCIP 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.

STR-ZA810ES AVR-X3400H
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusic CenterHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/1
DC trigger output (12V)02

Multichannel surround

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

STR-ZA810ES
7
AVR-X3400H
7

STR-ZA810ES AVR-X3400H
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logichas not
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HDhas not
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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