Denon AVR-X3500H vs Yamaha R-N303BL review

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Rating 5 5

AV receivers comparison chart

Overall
Denon AVR-X3500H
8.4
Yamaha R-N303BL
6
8
7
10
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7
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Denon AVR-X3500H vs Yamaha R-N303BL review

Denon AVR-X3500H
vs
Yamaha R-N303BL

What is better - Denon AVR-X3500H vs Yamaha R-N303BL?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 2.0, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the AVR-X3500H has such a ratio W/Ohm - 105/8, 135/6, while the R-N303BL has a power of 125/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the AVR-X3500H it is 0.05%, but for the R-N303BL it is 0.09%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the AVR-X3500H received the model AKM 192 KHz/32-bit, but the R-N303BL is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Denon AVR-X3500H. Both Denon AVR-X3500H and Yamaha R-N303BL can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. 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 AVR-X3500H works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, but the Yamaha R-N303BL works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz, JUKE. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the AVR-X3500H. Video scaling is only possible with the AVR-X3500H. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the AVR-X3500H. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Denon AVR-X3500H. HDMI eARC is not supported by the AVR-X3500H and the R-N303BL. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Denon AVR-X3500H has HDMI CEC. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Denon AVR-X3500H can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the AVR-X3500H. Only in the AVR-X3500H realized a DTS:X surround technology.

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General

Item

Denon AVR-X3500H
Yamaha R-N303BL

Model

AVR-X3500H
R-N303BL

Brand

Denon
Yamaha

Reviews

319
257

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
2.0

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

105/8, 135/6
125/8

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.05
0.09

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

AKM 192 KHz/32-bit
Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

Audyssey MultEQ XT32

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC, Compressed Audio Restorer
has not

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
0

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay, AirPlay 2
AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz, JUKE

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

8/3
0/0

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
0

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
1

Coaxial digital input

2
1

Composite input

2
0

Component input/output

1/1
0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
phones

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

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, BT.2020
has not

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI

App control

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

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

Other additional features

IP Control
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

2
has not

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
has not

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

HEOS App
has not

RS-232

1
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/1
0/0

DC trigger output (12V)

1
0

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
has not

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
has not

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

600
260

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
43.5 x 14.1 x 34/17.1 x 5.5 x 13.3

Weight, kg/lbs

10.4/23.8
7.2/15.9

Other

Release year

2018
2017
Denon AVR-X3500H
Yamaha R-N303BL
Denon AVR-X3500H
Yamaha R-N303BL

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

  • better
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  • 8.4
  • 6
  • 8.4Denon AVR-X3500H
  • 6Yamaha R-N303BL