Sony STR-DN1080 vs Denon AVR-X2700H

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Votes 7 7
Rating 5 5

STR-DN1080 vs AVR-X2700H comparison chart

Sony STR-DN1080 vs Denon AVR-X2700H review

Sony STR-DN1080
vs
Denon AVR-X2700H

Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Sony STR-DN1080 versus Denon AVR-X2700H comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Sony STR-DN1080 received 7.3 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X2700H was rated 8.4 points. The release date of STR-DN1080 is 2017, and AVR-X2700H is 2020. As a result, it becomes clear that AVR-X2700H is a better option for home theater than STR-DN1080.

Main advantages Sony STR-DN1080 over Denon AVR-X2700H

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Denon AVR-X2700H over Sony STR-DN1080

  • 8K/60Hz signal pass-through is available.

Amplifiers

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

STR-DN1080
7
AVR-X2700H
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-X2700H this value is 125/6 W/Ohm, and for the STR-DN1080 it is 120/6 W/Ohm.

STR-DN1080 AVR-X2700H
Channels7.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm120/695/8, 125/6
Output impedance, Ohm68, 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-DN1080 7 out of 10, and the AVR-X2700H - 9.

STR-DN1080
7
AVR-X2700H
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-X2700H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

STR-DN1080 AVR-X2700H
Digital to analog converter (DAC)96 KHz/24-bitN/A
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationDCAC EXAudyssey MultEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresHi-Res audio, DSEE HXAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Sony STR-DN1080 scored 8, and Denon AVR-X2700H scored 10 out of 10.

STR-DN1080
8
AVR-X2700H
10

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

STR-DN1080 AVR-X2700H
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.

STR-DN1080 AVR-X2700H
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlayAirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesTIDAL, PandoraDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz, TuneIn Radio

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-DN1080 got 7 points, but Denon AVR-X2700H received 8 points.

STR-DN1080
7
AVR-X2700H
8

Competitors in our review have 6/2 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 Sony STR-DN1080 in the HDCP 2.2 version, and Denon AVR-X2700H has the HDCP 2.3 version.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the AVR-X2700H has a Phono interface.

STR-DN1080 AVR-X2700H
HDMI input/output6/26/2
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 input12
Coaxial digital input11
Composite input22
Component input/output0/02/1
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 STR-DN1080 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 8 for the AVR-X2700H.

STR-DN1080
7
AVR-X2700H
8

With the 4K pass-through feature, the AV receiver sends "native" 4K signals to a 4K TV from a video source without any processing. The STR-DN1080 works with the 4K/60Hz video, and the AVR-X2700H has the 4K/120Hz.

The AV receiver passes "native" 8K signals from a video source to 8K TV without any encoding, with the 8k pass-through features. The 8K path-through is available on Denon AVR-X2700H.

Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible with Denon AVR-X2700H.

STR-DN1080 AVR-X2700H
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/120Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/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 featureshas notHLG, BT.2020, Dynamic HDR

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the STR-DN1080 got 9 points, but the AVR-X2700H has 10.

STR-DN1080
9
AVR-X2700H
10

Denon AVR-X2700H has the ECO mode.

STR-DN1080 AVR-X2700H
Voice controlGoogle assistantAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, 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 featuresNFCIP Control, Web Control, RS-232 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.

STR-DN1080 AVR-X2700H
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeakerspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusic CenterHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote
RS-23201
Remote control input/output (IR)1/11/1
DC trigger output (12V)00

Multichannel surround

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

STR-DN1080
7
AVR-X2700H
7

STR-DN1080 AVR-X2700H
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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