Denon AVR-X2800H vs Denon AVR-S970H

      Denon AVR-X2800H

      Denon AVR-S970H
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X2800H
      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-X2800H to Denon AVR-S970H 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-X2800H's being more powerful.


      Denon AVR-X2800H Denon AVR-S970H

      Denon AVR-X2800H was introduced in 2022. 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.

      Denon AVR-S970H was introduced in 2022. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 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.

      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
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 90 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

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X2800H and Denon AVR-S970H and gave both of them the score of 89 out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Denon AVR-X2800H

      Denon AVR-S970H

      Amplifier
      87
      Amplifier
      86
      Audio Features
      86
      Audio Features
      86
      Video Features
      100
      Video Features
      100
      Connectivity
      86
      Connectivity
      86
      Zones
      81
      Zones
      77
      Radio
      98
      Radio
      98
      OVERALL
      89
      OVERALL
      89

      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-X2800H and Denon AVR-S970H.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X2800H

      Denon AVR-S970H

      •   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
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   3 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   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
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   3 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X2800H

      Denon AVR-S970H

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio


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

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X2800H

      Denon AVR-S970H

      •   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 - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Denon AVR-X2800H

      Denon AVR-X2800H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X2800H over Denon AVR-S970H.

      Denon AVR-X2800H vs Denon AVR-S970H
      Higher Power Output 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Bi-amp capability assignable vs
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System Audyssey MultEQ XT vs Audyssey MultEQ
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      Speaker A/B assignable vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      Zone 2 Outs Pre Out vs
      RS-232C Interface vs
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 1 vs 0 / 0
      Control4 SDDP vs
      High Grade Audio Components vs
      Bigger Power Supply 500 W vs 460 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 95 W (0.08% THD) vs 90 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 150 W (1% THD) vs 145 W (1% THD)

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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-X2800H Denon AVR-S970H
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 up to 5.1.2
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 up to 5.1.2
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT Audyssey MultEQ
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dolby Vision
        HDMI []2.12.1
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        VRR
        QFT
        8K Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
        8K Upscaling up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        HEOS
        Many 8K Inputs33
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 Front for USB memory
        Phono Input
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X2800H Denon AVR-S970H
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No DSD via HDMI
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Composite Video Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X2800H and Denon AVR-S970H 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 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-X2800H
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 2 x 8K (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs: 3.
      • Denon AVR-S970H
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 2 (1 x 8K and 1 x 4K (simultaneous))
        8K Inputs: 3.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Denon AVR-X2800H: USB
      • Denon AVR-S970H: USB

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