Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Denon AVR-X4700H review

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Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Denon AVR-X4700H review

Onkyo TX-SR383
vs
Denon AVR-X4700H

The Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Denon AVR-X4700H comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 9.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the TX-SR383 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/8, 135/6, while the AVR-X4700H has a power of 125/8, 165/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the TX-SR383 it is 0.09%, but for the AVR-X4700H it is 0.05%. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Denon AVR-X4700H. The model AVR-X4700H can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The AVR-X4700H has access to the Spotify service. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the TX-SR383 and the AVR-X4700H. Video scaling is only possible with the AVR-X4700H. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the AVR-X4700H.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the TX-SR383 has 4/1, and the AVR-X4700H has 8/3.Onkyo TX-SR383 connectionsDenon AVR-X4700H connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the AVR-X4700H. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The TX-SR383 has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the AVR-X4700H, 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-X4700H.

Additional features

Unlike the TX-SR383 where 2 Multi zones is provided, the AVR-X4700H works with 3 Multi zones. There is an ECO mode in AVR-X4700H. The Denon AVR-X4700H can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the AVR-X4700H. Only in the AVR-X4700H realized a DTS:X surround technology.

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General

Item

Onkyo TX-SR383
Denon AVR-X4700H

Model

TX-SR383
AVR-X4700H

Brand

Onkyo
Denon

Reviews

188
0

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
9.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

100/8, 135/6
125/8, 165/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8, 6

Frequency response

5Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.09
0.05

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

Audyssey MultEQ
Audyssey MultEQ XT32

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Advanced Music Optimizer
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

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

has not
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz, TuneIn Radio

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

4/1
8/3

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.3

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

1
2

Coaxial digital input

1
2

Composite input

2
3

Component input/output

0/0
2/1

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, phones, setup mic
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
4K/120Hz

8K signal pass-through

8K/60Hz

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, BT.2020, HLG
HLG, BT.2020, Dynamic HDR

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI

App control

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

Display

fluorescent
colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

USB
network, USB

Other additional features

has not
IP Control, Web Control, RS-232 Control, App Control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

2
3

Zone audio output

speaker
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

has not
HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote

RS-232

0
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
1/1

DC trigger output (12V)

0
2

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

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

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
AIFF, DSD

Power

Operational power consumption, W

270
710

Standby consumption, W

0.3
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 16.8 x 32.6/17 x 6.3 x 12.6
43.1 x 15.2 x 35.5/17.1 x 6.6 x 14.9

Weight, kg/lbs

8.2/17.6
13.6/30.2

Other

Release year

2018
2020
Onkyo TX-SR383
Denon AVR-X4700H
Onkyo TX-SR383
Denon AVR-X4700H

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

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  • 4.8
  • 9.6
  • 4.8Onkyo TX-SR383
  • 9.6Denon AVR-X4700H