Denon AVR-S660H vs Denon AVR-S650H

      Denon AVR-S660H

      Denon AVR-S650H
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-S660H
      4. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      5. Inputs and Outputs
      6. Audio Section
      7. Video Section
      8. Evaluations
      9. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Denon AVR-S660H to Denon AVR-S650H to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both receivers have 5 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Denon AVR-S660H Denon AVR-S650H

      Denon AVR-S660H was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales from 1080p and 4K up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz video signal.

      Denon AVR-S650H was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Highlights

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Denon AVR-S660H and Denon AVR-S650H and gave them scores of 81 and 80 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Denon AVR-S660H

      Denon AVR-S650H

      Amplifier
      84
      Amplifier
      84
      Audio Features
      64
      Audio Features
      64
      Video Features
      99
      Video Features
      94
      Connectivity
      86
      Connectivity
      85
      Zones
      55
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      96
      OVERALL
      81
      OVERALL
      80

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations page.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-S660H and Denon AVR-S650H.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-S660H

      Denon AVR-S650H

      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI Version
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   8K Upscaling
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   3 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Denon AVR-S660H

      Denon AVR-S650H

      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 75 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 75 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-S660H

      Denon AVR-S650H

      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   5 HDMI Inputs

      Advantage of Denon AVR-S660H

      Denon AVR-S660H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-S660H over Denon AVR-S650H.

      Denon AVR-S660H vs Denon AVR-S650H
      HDR10+ vs
      Dynamic HDR vs
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 8K 50/60Hz (YCbCr 4:2:0/8-bit) and 4K 100/120Hz (RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4/8, 10-bit and YCbCr 4:2:2/12-bit) vs up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling from 1080p and 4K up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 50/60Hz vs
      More HDMI Inputs 6 vs 5
      More 8K Inputs 3 vs
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․2 vs 3․0 + EDR

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      9.2 channel

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Denon AVR-S660H Denon AVR-S650H
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        HEOS
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 Front for USB memory
        Phono Input
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-S660H Denon AVR-S650H
        Few Channels5.25.2
        Low Power Output75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        Channel Processing5.15.1
        No Dolby Atmos
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No DTS:X
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No DSD via HDMI
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few RCA Line Inputs22
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Zones11
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-S660H and Denon AVR-S650H with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 2 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Denon AVR-S660H
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 3.
      • Denon AVR-S650H
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Denon AVR-S660H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Denon AVR-S650H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Denon AVR-S660H: USB
      • Denon AVR-S650H: USB

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