Denon AVR-X4100W vs Onkyo TX-RZ900 review

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Denon AVR-X4100W vs Onkyo TX-RZ900 review

Denon AVR-X4100W
vs
Onkyo TX-RZ900

An affordable AV receiver is always a good option to consider, so Denon AVR-X4100W vs Onkyo TX-RZ900 comparison definitely makes sense.

Amplifier

Considered AV receivers have the same number of channels 7.2. Regarding power, then AVR-X4100W has such a W/Ohm ratio - 125/8, 165/6 when TX-RZ900 has a power of 200/6. The THD is 0.05% for the AVR-X4100W but 0.08% for the TX-RZ900.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 192 KHz/24-bit for AVR-X4100W and Hi-Grade 384 KHz/32-bit for the TX-RZ900. Both the AVR-X4100W and the TX-RZ900 support Bi-amping. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Both models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Apple Music service is implemented on considered devices: AirPlay. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The AVR-X4100W can work with the audio stream from Pandora, SiriusXM, and the TX-RZ900 can receive a content from Deezer, TuneIn Radio.

Video features

Only the Onkyo TX-RZ900 has support for High dynamic range (HDR). 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. The AVR-X4100W can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the TX-RZ900. Dolby Vision technology found support only on the AVR-X4100W.

Extensive connections

The Denon AVR-X4100W has 8/3 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 8/2 HDMI connectors of the Onkyo TX-RZ900.Denon AVR-X4100W connectionsOnkyo TX-RZ900 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. These compared receivers have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.

Additional features

The AVR-X4100W supports 3 Multi-room zones, versus 2 for the TX-RZ900. A voice control is not available. An ECO mode is only available for the AVR-X4100W. Both AVR-X4100W and TX-RZ900 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 TX-RZ900.

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General

Item

Denon AVR-X4100W
Onkyo TX-RZ900

Model

AVR-X4100W
TX-RZ900

Brand

Denon
Onkyo

Reviews

54
0

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
7.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

125/8, 165/6
200/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
5Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.05
0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/24-bit
Hi-Grade 384 KHz/32-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

Audyssey MultEQ XT32
AccuEQ

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC, Compressed Audio Restorer
Hi-Res audio

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
AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, SiriusXM
Deezer, TuneIn Radio

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

8/3
8/2

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

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
3

Coaxial digital input

2
2

Composite input

3
3

Component input/output

2/1
2/1

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

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

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

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

has not
has not

Additional features

Voice control

App control

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

Display

fluorescent
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, Web Control
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

3
2

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

has not
has not

RS-232

1
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/1
1/0

DC trigger output (12V)

2
0

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

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

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

AIFF
Ogg Vorbis

Power

Operational power consumption, W

670
840

Standby consumption, W

0.1
0.15

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 15.2 x 38.1/17 x 6.6 x 15.3
43.5 x 20.1 x 43.3/17 x 7.8 x 16.9

Weight, kg/lbs

12.2/27.8
18/39.6

Other

Release year

2014
2015
Denon AVR-X4100W
Onkyo TX-RZ900
Denon AVR-X4100W
Onkyo TX-RZ900

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  • 8Denon AVR-X4100W
  • 7.5Onkyo TX-RZ900