Sony STRZA5000ES vs Denon AVR-X4100W review

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Sony STRZA5000ES vs Denon AVR-X4100W review

Sony STRZA5000ES
vs
Denon AVR-X4100W

The Sony STRZA5000ES vs Denon AVR-X4100W comparison proves that these receivers have many common features.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Sony STRZA5000ES has 9.2 versus 7.2 for Denon AVR-X4100W. Regarding power, then STRZA5000ES has such a W/Ohm ratio - 130/8 when AVR-X4100W has a power of 125/8, 165/6. The THD is 0.09% for the STRZA5000ES but 0.05% for the AVR-X4100W. Both the STRZA5000ES and the AVR-X4100W support Bi-amping. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Only the Denon AVR-X4100W can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Only the AVR-X4100W has Bluetooth support. Only the AVR-X4100W supports Spotify. Compared AV receivers retain the quality of 4K/60Hz signal when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. Both rivals can scale the resolution of the incoming HDMI signal. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is supported by these receivers.

Extensive connections

The Sony STRZA5000ES has 6/2 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 8/3 HDMI connectors of the Denon AVR-X4100W.Sony STRZA5000ES connectionsDenon AVR-X4100W connections The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Unfortunately, HDMI eARC is not available on monitored devices. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. The AVR-X4100W has a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.

Additional features

Each of the AV receivers from our review supports 3 Multi-room zones. A voice control is not available. An ECO mode is only available for the AVR-X4100W. Both STRZA5000ES and AVR-X4100W can be configured using the Setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the STRZA5000ES.

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General

Item

Sony STRZA5000ES
Denon AVR-X4100W

Model

STRZA5000ES
AVR-X4100W

Brand

Sony
Denon

Reviews

9
54

Amplifier

Channels

9.2
7.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

130/8
125/8, 165/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8
8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.09
0.05

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

DCAC EX
Audyssey MultEQ XT32

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

has not
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC, Compressed Audio Restorer

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, SiriusXM

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

6/2
8/3

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
2

Headphone output

0
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
2

Coaxial digital input

1
2

Composite input

2
3

Component input/output

2/0
2/1

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, HDMI, setup mic
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

analog to HDMI

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

HLG
has not

Additional features

Voice control

App control

iPhone, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

colour OSD
fluorescent

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB
network, USB

Other additional features

IP Control
IP Control, Web Control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

3
3

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

Music Center
has not

RS-232

1
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/2
1/1

DC trigger output (12V)

3
2

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

has not
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS-Neo:X

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

AIFF
AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

500
670

Standby consumption, W

0.3
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43 x 17.4 x 41/17 x 6.7 x 16.1
43.5 x 15.2 x 38.1/17 x 6.6 x 15.3

Weight, kg/lbs

16.7/37.7
12.2/27.8

Other

Release year

2016
2014
Sony STRZA5000ES
Denon AVR-X4100W
Sony STRZA5000ES
Denon AVR-X4100W

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

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  • 7.3
  • 8
  • 7.3Sony STRZA5000ES
  • 8Denon AVR-X4100W