Denon AVRX4400H vs Onkyo TX-RZ1100 – that is a question.
AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the AVRX4400H has such a ratio W/Ohm - 125/8, 165/6, while the TX-RZ1100 has a power of 200/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the AVRX4400H it is 0.05%, but for the TX-RZ1100 it is 0.04%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the AVRX4400H received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the TX-RZ1100 is equipped with AK4490 384 KHz/32-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Denon AVRX4400H and Onkyo TX-RZ1100 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Wireless Internet access via WIFI is possible on both units. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The contenders have differences in the supported services from Apple - AirPlay, AirPlay 2 versus AirPlay respectively. 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 Onkyo TX-RZ1100 works with Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio. 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 TX-RZ1100. Video scaling is only possible with the AVRX4400H. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the AVRX4400H has 8/3, and the TX-RZ1100 has 8/2. 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 TX-RZ1100 support the standard HDCP 2.2. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.
Ability to create 3 Multi zones inherent in both AV receivers. There is an ECO mode in AVRX4400H. The Denon AVRX4400H and the Onkyo TX-RZ1100 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.