Denon AVRX4400H vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080

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AVRX4400H vs AVENTAGE RX-A3080 comparison chart

Overall
Denon AVRX4400H
9.2
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080
8.7
9
9
10
10

Denon AVRX4400H vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 review

Denon AVRX4400H
vs
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080

Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Denon AVRX4400H versus Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Denon AVRX4400H received 9.2 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 was rated 8.7 points. The release date of AVRX4400H is 2017, and AVENTAGE RX-A3080 is 2018. As a result, it becomes clear that AVRX4400H is a better option for home theater than AVENTAGE RX-A3080.

Main advantages Denon AVRX4400H over Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 over Denon AVRX4400H

  • 150/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 125/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 9 points out of 10.

AVRX4400H
9
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
9

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 AVENTAGE RX-A3080 this value is 150/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVRX4400H it is 125/8 W/Ohm.

AVRX4400H AVENTAGE RX-A3080
Channels9.29.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm125/8, 165/6150/8, 230/4
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 4
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.050.06

Audio features

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

AVRX4400H
9
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
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 AVRX4400H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

AVRX4400H AVENTAGE RX-A3080
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/24-bitESS SABRE 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQ XT32YPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresHi-Res audioCINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Denon AVRX4400H scored 7, and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 scored 8 out of 10.

AVRX4400H
7
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
8

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

AVRX4400H AVENTAGE RX-A3080
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz
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.

AVRX4400H AVENTAGE RX-A3080
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora,iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, NapsterDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz

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 AVRX4400H got 10 points, but Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 received 9 points.

AVRX4400H
10
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
9

Denon AVRX4400H is equipped with 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 has 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Denon AVRX4400H in the HDCP 2.2 version, and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 has the HDCP 2.3 version.

AVRX4400H AVENTAGE RX-A3080
HDMI input/output8/37/3
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.2HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input23
Coaxial digital input23
Composite input44
Component input/output2/12/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUXUSB, 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 AVRX4400H were rated 10 out of 10 against the 9 for the AVENTAGE RX-A3080.

AVRX4400H
10
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
9

AVRX4400H AVENTAGE RX-A3080
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 featuresDeepColor, x.v.ColorDeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLG

Additional features

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

AVRX4400H
10
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
10

AVRX4400H AVENTAGE RX-A3080
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
App controliPhone, iPad, Mac, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displayfluorescentcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresIP Controlhas not

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.

AVRX4400H AVENTAGE RX-A3080
Multi-room zones33
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR RemoteMusicCast
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/1
DC trigger output (12V)22

Multichannel surround

Denon AVRX4400H got 9 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 got 7.

AVRX4400H
9
AVENTAGE RX-A3080
7

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 AVRX4400H has Auro-3D on its feature list.

AVRX4400H AVENTAGE RX-A3080
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 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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