Sony STR-ZA3100ES vs Denon AVR-X6400H review

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Sony STR-ZA3100ES vs Denon AVR-X6400H review

Sony STR-ZA3100ES
vs
Denon AVR-X6400H

The Sony STR-ZA3100ES vs Denon AVR-X6400H comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 11.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the STR-ZA3100ES has such a ratio W/Ohm - 70/8, 90/6, while the AVR-X6400H has a power of 140/8, 250/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the STR-ZA3100ES it is 0.09%, but for the AVR-X6400H it is 0.05%. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Sony STR-ZA3100ES and Denon AVR-X6400H can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection via WIFI is only possible with AVR-X6400H. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The AVR-X6400H has access to the Spotify service.

Video features

Support for the HDR function can only boast of each of the AV receivers. The quality of 4K/60Hz signal remains unchanged when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector via HDMI for both receivers. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the STR-ZA3100ES and the AVR-X6400H. Video scaling is only possible with the AVR-X6400H. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the STR-ZA3100ES has 6/2, and the AVR-X6400H has 8/3.Sony STR-ZA3100ES connectionsDenon AVR-X6400H connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is supported by the STR-ZA3100ES and the AVR-X6400H. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. STR-ZA3100ES and AVR-X6400H support the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Denon AVR-X6400H.

Additional features

Unlike the STR-ZA3100ES where 2 Multi zones is provided, the AVR-X6400H works with 3 Multi zones. There is an ECO mode in AVR-X6400H. The Sony STR-ZA3100ES and the Denon AVR-X6400H can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.

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General

Item

Sony STR-ZA3100ES
Denon AVR-X6400H

Model

STR-ZA3100ES
AVR-X6400H

Brand

Sony
Denon

Reviews

4
57

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
11.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

70/8, 90/6
140/8, 250/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.09
0.05

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

DCAC EX
Audyssey MultEQ XT32

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Sound Optimizer
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC

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 2

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud

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
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
5

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)

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
HLG

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle

Display

colour OSD
colour OSD

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

has not
IP Control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

2
3

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

has not
HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote

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)

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-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS Surround

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
has not

Power

Operational power consumption, W

290
750

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
43.1 x 15.2 x 38.1/17.1 x 6.6 x 15.5

Weight, kg/lbs

12.7/28
14.4/32

Other

Release year

2017
2017
Sony STR-ZA3100ES
Denon AVR-X6400H
Sony STR-ZA3100ES
Denon AVR-X6400H

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

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  • 6.3
  • 9.4
  • 6.3Sony STR-ZA3100ES
  • 9.4Denon AVR-X6400H