Onkyo TX-RZ720 vs Denon AVR-X4400H

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An overview of Onkyo TX-RZ720 and Denon AVR-X4400H will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-RZ720 received 7.3 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X4400H was rated 9.6 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that TX-RZ720 is inferior in audio processing features to AVR-X4400H.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ720 over Denon AVR-X4400H

Main advantages Denon AVR-X4400H over Onkyo TX-RZ720

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Onkyo TX-RZ720 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-X4400H supports a 11.2-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 TX-RZ720 this value is 175/6 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X4400H it is 165/6 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-RZ720 9 out of 10, and the AVR-X4400H - 10.

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-X4400H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Onkyo TX-RZ720 scored 8, and Denon AVR-X4400H scored 9 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, Onkyo TX-RZ720 got 7 points, but Denon AVR-X4400H received 10 points.

Onkyo TX-RZ720 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X4400H has 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available on Denon AVR-X4400H.

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 TX-RZ720 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 9 for the AVR-X4400H.

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-X4400H.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-RZ720 got 7 points, but the AVR-X4400H 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-X4400H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. Denon AVR-X4400H has the ECO mode.

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

Onkyo TX-RZ720 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X4400H got 9.

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. Denon AVR-X4400H has Auro-3D on its feature list.