It’s strongly recommended to compare different receivers if you want to choose the best one: Sony STR-DN1080 vs Denon AVR-X2700H.
AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the STR-DN1080 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 120/6, while the AVR-X2700H has a power of 95/8, 125/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the STR-DN1080 it is 0.09%, but for the AVR-X2700H it is 0.08%. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Sony STR-DN1080 and Denon AVR-X2700H 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 versus AirPlay, AirPlay 2 respectively. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Sony STR-DN1080 works with TIDAL, Pandora, but the Denon AVR-X2700H works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz, TuneIn Radio. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the STR-DN1080 and the AVR-X2700H. Video scaling is only possible with the AVR-X2700H. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the AVR-X2700H.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs is the same - 6/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is supported by the STR-DN1080 and the AVR-X2700H. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The STR-DN1080 has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the AVR-X2700H, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Denon AVR-X2700H.
Ability to create 2 Multi zones inherent in both AV receivers. For voice control in the STR-DN1080 is used Google assistant, but in the AVR-X2700H is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. There is an ECO mode in AVR-X2700H. The Sony STR-DN1080 and the Denon AVR-X2700H 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.