Denon AVR-X2700H vs Sony STR-DN1080

      Denon AVR-X2700H

      Sony STR-DN1080
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X2700H
      4. Advantage of Sony STR-DN1080
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X2700H to Sony STR-DN1080 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 7 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X2700H's being more powerful.


      Denon AVR-X2700H Sony STR-DN1080

      Denon AVR-X2700H was introduced in 2020. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Sony STR-DN1080 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7ch + Phantom 2ch maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7ch + Phantom 2ch Channel Processing
      • 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X2700H and Sony STR-DN1080 and gave them scores of 88 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-X2700H

      Sony STR-DN1080

      Amplifier
      87
      Amplifier
      69
      Audio Features
      86
      Audio Features
      86
      Video Features
      99
      Video Features
      94
      Connectivity
      86
      Connectivity
      80
      Zones
      78
      Zones
      81
      Radio
      87
      Radio
      58
      OVERALL
      88
      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-X2700H and Sony STR-DN1080.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X2700H

      Sony STR-DN1080

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   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
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X2700H

      Sony STR-DN1080

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   1 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No 360 Reality Audio
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X2700H

      Sony STR-DN1080

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 95 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7ch + Phantom 2ch Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1

      Advantage of Denon AVR-X2700H

      Denon AVR-X2700H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X2700H over Sony STR-DN1080.

      Denon AVR-X2700H vs Sony STR-DN1080
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      HDR10+ vs
      Dynamic HDR vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.2
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite vs
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
      More 8K Inputs 1 vs
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      Phono Input vs
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More GUI Languages 9 vs 3
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 500 W vs 240 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 125 W (0.7% THD) vs 120 W (0.9% THD)
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․2 vs 4․1
      Longer Warranty 3 Years vs 2 Years

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      Denon AVR-X2800H
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      7.2 channel

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      7.2 channel

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      Onkyo TX-NR6100
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      9.2 channel

      100 W

      Onkyo TX-RZ50
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      9.2 channel

      120 W

      Denon AVR-X1600H
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      7.2 channel

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      Denon AVR-S960H
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Advantage of Sony STR-DN1080

      Sony STR-DN1080
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-DN1080 over Denon AVR-X2700H.

      Denon AVR-X2700H vs Sony STR-DN1080
      Higher Power Output 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 7ch + Phantom 2ch
      Network Audio Formats MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless, OGG, APE
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless, OGG, APE
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Dialogue Lift vs Center Speaker Lift Up
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs DSEE HX
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      More HDMI Outputs 2 x 8K (simultaneous) vs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs vs 1
      Zone 2 Outs Pre Out vs HDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 vs 1 / 1
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 9
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 105 dB (500 mV)

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      Sony STR-DH790
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Pioneer VSX-1131
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      7.2 channel

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      Onkyo TX-NR626
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      7.2 channel

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      Onkyo TX-RZ70
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-V385
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX101
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Pioneer VSX-935
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      7.2 channel

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      Sony STR-AN1000
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V583
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      7.2 channel

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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      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-X2700H Sony STR-DN1080
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT D.C.A.C. EX
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.2
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC, AAC, LDAC
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 (Front)
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X2700H Sony STR-DN1080
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        Few 8K Inputs1
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X2700H with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs are available on Denon AVR-X2700H and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Sony STR-DN1080 for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Denon AVR-X2700H
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 2 x 8K (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs: 1.
      • Sony STR-DN1080
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Denon AVR-X2700H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Sony STR-DN1080
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Denon AVR-X2700H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Sony STR-DN1080
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Denon AVR-X2700H: USB
      • Sony STR-DN1080: USB

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