Denon AVR-X8500HA vs Denon AVR-X6800H

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Rating 5 5

AVR-X8500HA vs AVR-X6800H comparison chart

Overall
Denon AVR-X8500HA
9.8
Denon AVR-X6800H
9.8
10
10
10
10
10
10

Denon AVR-X8500HA vs Denon AVR-X6800H review

Denon AVR-X8500HA
vs
Denon AVR-X6800H

The Denon AVR-X8500HA versus Denon AVR-X6800H comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. We estimated the compared receivers and both received a 9.8 out of 10 points. The release date of AVR-X8500HA is 2021, and AVR-X6800H is 2023.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X8500HA over Denon AVR-X6800H

  • More channels, namely 13, makes this receiver more profitable than its 11-channel competitor.
  • 150/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 140/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X6800H over Denon AVR-X8500HA

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

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

AVR-X8500HA
10
AVR-X6800H
10

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVR-X8500HA supports 13.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-X6800H supports a 11.4-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-X8500HA this value is 150/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X6800H it is 140/8 W/Ohm.

AVR-X8500HA AVR-X6800H
Channels13.211.4
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm150/8, 190/6140/8, 175/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-X8500HA 10 out of 10, and the AVR-X6800H - 9.

AVR-X8500HA
10
AVR-X6800H
9

Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible only on the AVR-X8500HA.

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-X8500HA AVR-X6800H
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/32-bit192 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQAudyssey MultEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio RestorerAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer, Audyssey LFC, Dirac Live

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 10 out of 10.

AVR-X8500HA
10
AVR-X6800H
10

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

AVR-X8500HA AVR-X6800H
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
USB2 (USB 2.0)2 (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-X8500HA AVR-X6800H
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:MixDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:Mix

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 10 points on our 10-point scale.

AVR-X8500HA
10
AVR-X6800H
10

Denon AVR-X8500HA is equipped with 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X6800H has 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.

AVR-X8500HA AVR-X6800H
HDMI input/output8/37/3
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)24
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input22
Coaxial digital input22
Composite input41
Component input/output3/12/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup micUSB, 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-X8500HA were rated 9 out of 10 against the 10 for the AVR-X6800H.

AVR-X8500HA
9
AVR-X6800H
10

AVR-X8500HA AVR-X6800H
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10+HDR10+
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 HDMIanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresDynamic HDR, Variable Refresh Rate, Quick Frame Transport, Quick Media Switching, Auto Low Latency ModeDynamic HDR, Variable Refresh Rate, Quick Frame Transport, Auto Low Latency Mode

Additional features

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

AVR-X8500HA
10
AVR-X6800H
10

AVR-X8500HA AVR-X6800H
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, RS232 Control, Web Control, App ControlIP Control, RS232 Control, Web 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-X8500HA AVR-X6800H
Multi-room zones33
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR RemoteHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/1
DC trigger output (12V)23

Multichannel surround

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

AVR-X8500HA
10
AVR-X6800H
10

Each of these devices has Auro-3D on its feature list.

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.

AVR-X8500HA AVR-X6800H
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Atmos Music, 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-EXPRESS, DTS:X ProDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS:X Pro
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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