Denon AVR-X4300H vs Denon AVR-X4200W

      Denon AVR-X4300H

      Denon AVR-X4200W
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X4300H
      4. Advantage of Denon AVR-X4200W
      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-X4300H to Denon AVR-X4200W 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. The Denon AVR-X4300H has 9 channel and the Denon AVR-X4200W has 7 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Denon AVR-X4300H Denon AVR-X4200W

      Denon AVR-X4300H was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Denon AVR-X4200W was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 9.2 Channel Processing
      • 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X4300H and Denon AVR-X4200W and gave both of them the score of 92 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-X4300H

      Denon AVR-X4200W

      Amplifier
      92
      Amplifier
      92
      Audio Features
      90
      Audio Features
      91
      Video Features
      96
      Video Features
      96
      Connectivity
      89
      Connectivity
      88
      Zones
      92
      Zones
      92
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      89
      OVERALL
      92
      OVERALL
      92

      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-X4300H and Denon AVR-X4200W.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X4300H

      Denon AVR-X4200W

      •   High Power Output - 125 W
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   HEOS
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   High Power Output - 125 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   9.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X4300H

      Denon AVR-X4200W

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR


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

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X4300H

      Denon AVR-X4200W

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   7.2 Channels

      Advantage of Denon AVR-X4300H

      Denon AVR-X4300H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X4300H over Denon AVR-X4200W.

      Denon AVR-X4300H vs Denon AVR-X4200W
      More Channels 9.2 vs 7.2
      More Channel Processing 11.2 vs 9.2
      Audyssey App Support vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      HEOS vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 710 W vs 670 W
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 2.8 MHz
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
      Newer Bluetooth Version 3․0 + EDR vs 2․1 + EDR

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      Yamaha RX-V485
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-V583
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-V483
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-X4500H
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      9.2 channel

      125 W

      Yamaha RX-V385
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Yamaha RX-V585
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-V383
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Denon AVR-X4400H
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      9.2 channel

      125 W

      Yamaha RX-A660
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A850
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A870
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-S602
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      5.1 channel

      55 W

      Advantage of Denon AVR-X4200W

      Denon AVR-X4200W
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X4200W over Denon AVR-X4300H.

      Denon AVR-X4300H vs Denon AVR-X4200W
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      Audyssey DSX vs
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System Audyssey MultEQ XT32 vs Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRO
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 13.2
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 190 W x 2-channel vs 190 W x 2-channel
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 520 kHz - 1710 kHz

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Denon AVR-X4200W.

      Denon AVR-X4100W
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      7.2 channel

      125 W

      Yamaha RX-V485
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-V685
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Yamaha RX-A680
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-X6200W
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A3080
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-V583
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-S602
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      5.1 channel

      55 W

      Yamaha RX-V383
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Denon AVR-X7200WA
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Denon AVR-X4800H
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      9.4 channel

      125 W

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      9.2 channel

      125 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-X4300H Denon AVR-X4200W
        High Power Output125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing11.29.2
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 with external amp up to 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 with external amp
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4 with external amp up to 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 with external amp
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRO
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite Component, Composite
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        Many HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory
        Many RCA Line Inputs6 (1 front)6 (1 front)
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.213.2
        Composite Video Inputs4 (1 front)4 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Zones33
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X4300H Denon AVR-X4200W
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio
        Old Bluetooth Version3․0 + EDR2․1 + EDR

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X4300H and Denon AVR-X4200W with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Denon AVR-X4300H has 11.2 and Denon AVR-X4200W has 13.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Denon AVR-X4300H has 11 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier and Denon AVR-X4200W has 9 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier, so they need external amplifiers connected to their analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs 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-X4300H
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Denon AVR-X4200W
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Denon AVR-X4300H
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1.
      • Denon AVR-X4200W
        Inputs:         4   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. Both receivers support up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Denon AVR-X4300H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Denon AVR-X4200W
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Denon AVR-X4300H: HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio
      • Denon AVR-X4200W: HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio

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