Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Denon AVR-X2600H

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The Yamaha RX-V685BL versus Denon AVR-X2600H comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V685BL received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X2600H was rated 8.1 points. The release date of RX-V685BL is 2018, and AVR-X2600H is 2019. Identified advantages have shown that AVR-X2600H is better over RX-V685BL mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V685BL over Denon AVR-X2600H

Main advantages Denon AVR-X2600H over Yamaha RX-V685BL

Amplifiers

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

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-X2600H this value is 95/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V685BL it is 90/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

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

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-X2600H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

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

Streaming services

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

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, Yamaha RX-V685BL got 7 points, but Denon AVR-X2600H received 8 points.

Yamaha RX-V685BL is equipped with 5/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X2600H has 8/2 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 Yamaha RX-V685BL in the HDCP 2.2 version, and Denon AVR-X2600H has the HDCP 2.3 version.

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 RX-V685BL were rated 8 out of 10 against the 10 for the AVR-X2600H.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-V685BL got 7 points, but the AVR-X2600H has 10.

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-X2600H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI.

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.

Multichannel surround

Yamaha RX-V685BL got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X2600H got 8.