Denon AVRX4400H vs Denon HEOS AVR review

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Denon AVRX4400H vs Denon HEOS AVR review

Denon AVRX4400H
vs
Denon HEOS AVR

What is better - Denon AVRX4400H vs Denon HEOS AVR?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 9.2 versus 5.1, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the AVRX4400H has such a ratio W/Ohm - 125/8, 165/6, while the HEOS AVR has a power of 50/8, 65/6. A common feature for devices is the same total harmonic distortion - 0.05%. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Denon AVRX4400H. Both Denon AVRX4400H and Denon HEOS AVR can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet access via WIFI is possible on both units. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Denon AVRX4400H works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora,iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, Napster, but the Denon HEOS AVR works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud.

Video features

Support for the HDR function can only boast of the AVRX4400H. 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 AVRX4400H and the HEOS AVR. Video scaling is only possible with the AVRX4400H. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the AVRX4400H.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the AVRX4400H has 8/3, and the HEOS AVR has 4/1.Denon AVRX4400H connectionsDenon HEOS AVR connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the AVRX4400H. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. AVRX4400H and HEOS AVR support the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Denon AVRX4400H. For voice control in the AVRX4400H is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI, but in the HEOS AVR is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant. There is an ECO mode in AVRX4400H. The Denon AVRX4400H can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the AVRX4400H. Only in the AVRX4400H realized a DTS:X surround technology.

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General

Item

Denon AVRX4400H
Denon HEOS AVR

Model

AVRX4400H
HEOS AVR

Brand

Denon
Denon

Reviews

100
15

Amplifier

Channels

9.2
5.1

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

125/8, 165/6
50/8, 65/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.05
0.05

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

Audyssey MultEQ XT32

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Hi-Res audio
has not

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

Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora,iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, Napster
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

8/3
4/1

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
1

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
1

Coaxial digital input

2
1

Composite input

4
0

Component input/output

2/1
0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

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

DeepColor, x.v.Color
has not

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

App control

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

Display

fluorescent

Tuner

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
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

3
has not

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
has not

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote
HEOS App

RS-232

1
0

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)

has not
Dolby Pro Logic

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

has not
has not

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

710
110

Standby consumption, W

0.1
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.1 x 15.2 x 38.1/17.1 x 6.6 x 15.3
43.1 x 7.6 x 27.9/17.1 x 3.6 x 11

Weight, kg/lbs

13.1/29.8
5.9/13/2

Other

Release year

2017
2017
Denon AVRX4400H
Denon HEOS AVR
Denon AVRX4400H
Denon HEOS AVR

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 9.2
  • 4.8
  • 9.2Denon AVRX4400H
  • 4.8Denon HEOS AVR