Denon AVR-X4700H vs Onkyo TX-NR7100

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AVR-X4700H vs TX-NR7100 comparison chart

Denon AVR-X4700H vs Onkyo TX-NR7100 review

Denon AVR-X4700H
vs
Onkyo TX-NR7100

The Denon AVR-X4700H vs Onkyo TX-NR7100 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X4700H received 9.6 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-NR7100 was rated 8.6 points. The release date of AVR-X4700H is 2020, and TX-NR7100 is 2021. AVR-X4700H is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - TX-NR7100.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X4700H over Onkyo TX-NR7100

  • 125/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 100/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but AVR-X4700H has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR7100 over Denon AVR-X4700H

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

AVR-X4700H
9
TX-NR7100
8

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 9.2-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-X4700H this value is 125/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-NR7100 it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

AVR-X4700H TX-NR7100
Channels9.29.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm125/8, 165/6100/8, 220/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.050.08

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.

AVR-X4700H
9
TX-NR7100
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.

AVR-X4700H TX-NR7100
Digital to analog converter (DAC)N/A384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQ XT32AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC, Hi-Res audioAdvanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification, CinemaFILTER

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Denon AVR-X4700H scored 10, and Onkyo TX-NR7100 scored 9 out of 10.

AVR-X4700H
10
TX-NR7100
9

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-X4700H.

AVR-X4700H TX-NR7100
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
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-X4700H TX-NR7100
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz, TuneIn RadioDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud

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-X4700H got 10 points, but Onkyo TX-NR7100 received 8 points.

AVR-X4700H
10
TX-NR7100
8

Denon AVR-X4700H is equipped with 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-NR7100 has 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

AVR-X4700H TX-NR7100
HDMI input/output8/37/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input21
Coaxial digital input21
Composite input32
Component input/output2/11
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUXHDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
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-X4700H were rated 10 out of 10 against the 8 for the TX-NR7100.

AVR-X4700H
10
TX-NR7100
8

AVR-X4700H TX-NR7100
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10HDR10+
4K signal pass-through4K/120Hz4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz8K/60Hz
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 featuresHLG, BT.2020, Dynamic HDRDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSyn, Deep Color

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

AVR-X4700H
10
TX-NR7100
10

AVR-X4700H TX-NR7100
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresIP Control, Web Control, RS-232 Control, App ControlWeb Control, App 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-X4700H TX-NR7100
Multi-room zones32
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutlineout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR RemoteFlareConnect
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/0
DC trigger output (12V)21

Multichannel surround

Denon AVR-X4700H got 9 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo TX-NR7100 got 8.

AVR-X4700H
9
TX-NR7100
8

Auro 3D gives a bit more versatility than Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and provides a hemispherical sound and enables a receiver to produce 3D sound stages. Only the Denon AVR-X4700H has Auro-3D on its feature list.

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.

AVR-X4700H TX-NR7100
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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