Denon AVRX4400H vs Denon AVR-X1400H review

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An affordable AV receiver is always a good option to consider, so Denon AVRX4400H vs Denon AVR-X1400H comparison definitely makes sense.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Denon AVRX4400H has 9.2 versus 7.2 for Denon AVR-X1400H. Regarding power, then AVRX4400H has such a W/Ohm ratio - 125/8, 165/6 when AVR-X1400H has a power of 80/8, 120/6. The THD is 0.05% for the AVRX4400H but 0.08% for the AVR-X1400H.

Audio features

Competitors' digital to analog converter (DAC) is identical to 192 KHz/24-bit. Both the AVRX4400H and the AVR-X1400H 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, AirPlay 2. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The AVRX4400H can work with the audio stream from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora,iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, Napster, and the AVR-X1400H can receive a content from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud.

Video features

These units support HDR technology. 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 AVRX4400H can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the AVR-X1400H. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is supported by these receivers.

Extensive connections

The Denon AVRX4400H has 8/3 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 6/1 HDMI connectors of the Denon AVR-X1400H. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. The HDMI eARC is available only on the AVRX4400H. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.2. The AVRX4400H 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. Supported voice control technologies are identical - Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. It is also worth noting that the ECO mode is presented in each of the receivers. Both AVRX4400H and AVR-X1400H can be configured using the Setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review.