Denon AVR-X4800H vs Denon AVC-X3800H

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X4800H
      4. Advantage of Denon AVC-X3800H
      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-X4800H to Denon AVC-X3800H 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 9 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X4800H's being more powerful.


      Denon AVR-X4800H Denon AVC-X3800H

      Denon AVR-X4800H was introduced in 2022. 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 11.4 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Denon AVC-X3800H was introduced in 2022. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.4 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Highlights

      • 9.4 Channels
      • 11.4 Channel Processing
      • 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 9.4 Channels
      • 11.4 Channel Processing
      • 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X4800H and Denon AVC-X3800H and gave them scores of 94 and 91 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-X4800H

      Denon AVC-X3800H

      Amplifier
      92
      Amplifier
      89
      Audio Features
      93
      Audio Features
      93
      Video Features
      99
      Video Features
      100
      Connectivity
      90
      Connectivity
      90
      Zones
      92
      Zones
      84
      Radio
      98
      Radio
      82
      OVERALL
      94
      OVERALL
      91

      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-X4800H and Denon AVC-X3800H.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X4800H

      Denon AVC-X3800H

      •   High Power Output - 125 W
      •   11.4 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   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
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   7 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   11.4 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   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
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   6 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X4800H

      Denon AVC-X3800H

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Analog Tuner
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora


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

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X4800H

      Denon AVC-X3800H

      •   9.4 Channels
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   9.4 Channels
      •   Power Output - 105 W
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Denon AVR-X4800H

      Denon AVR-X4800H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X4800H over Denon AVC-X3800H.

      Denon AVR-X4800H vs Denon AVC-X3800H
      Higher Power Output 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      D.D.S.C. HD Digital 32 bit vs
      Alpha Processing AL32 Processing Multichannel vs
      Jitter Reduction vs
      Bass Sync vs
      More HDMI Inputs 7 vs 6
      More 8K Inputs 7 vs 6
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 1 vs
      More Zones 3 vs 2
      More Powered Zones 2 and 3 vs 2
      +12V Trigger Output 3 vs 1
      Display 2 lines vs 1 line
      Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / / vs / /
      Analog Tuner FM/AM vs
      Pandora vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Gold plated RCA terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 710 W vs 660 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 125 W (0.05% THD) vs 105 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 165 W (0.7% THD) vs 135 W (0.7% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 235 W (10% THD) vs 215 W (10% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 200 W (1% THD) vs 180 W (1% THD)
      Lower Analog Distortion 0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode) vs 0.008% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 102 dB vs 100 dB

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      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      9.2 channel

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      Denon AVR-X3800H
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      9.4 channel

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      Marantz Cinema 40
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      Marantz Cinema 50
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      Yamaha RX-A4A
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      7.2 channel

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      Denon AVR-X6700H
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      11.2 channel

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      9.2 channel

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      9.2 channel

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      7.2 channel

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      Advantage of Denon AVC-X3800H

      Denon AVC-X3800H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVC-X3800H over Denon AVR-X4800H.

      Denon AVR-X4800H vs Denon AVC-X3800H
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 vs 6
      More GUI Languages 3 vs 9

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      Denon AVR-X3700H
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      9.2 channel

      105 W

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Marantz Cinema 50
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      9.4 channel

      110 W

      Onkyo TX-RZ50
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      9.2 channel

      120 W

      Denon AVR-X2800H
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Marantz SR7015
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      9.2 channel

      125 W

      Denon AVR-X3800H
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      9.4 channel

      105 W

      Yamaha RX-A4A
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Denon AVC-X4800H
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      9.4 channel

      125 W

      Denon AVR-X3500H
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      7.2 channel

      105 W

      Denon AVC-X6700H
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A2080
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      9.2 channel

      140 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-X4800H Denon AVC-X3800H
        Channel Processing11.411.4
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 or 5.1.6 up to 7.1.4
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4 or 5.1.6 up to 7.1.4
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer 11.1-ch (Built-In) Built-In
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dirac Live (upgrade) Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dirac Live (upgrade)
        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 HDMI Outputs3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
        Many 8K Inputs76
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 Front for USB memory
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.411.4
        Ethernet
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X4800H Denon AVC-X3800H
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X4800H and Denon AVC-X3800H with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Denon AVR-X4800H and Denon AVC-X3800H have 11.4 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, both receivers have 11 channel processing but have only 9 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X4800H and 6 pair of line inputs on Denon AVC-X3800H 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-X4800H
        Inputs:         7   Outputs: 3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 7.
      • Denon AVC-X3800H
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 6.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Denon AVR-X4800H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • Denon AVC-X3800H
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • 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.
      • Denon AVR-X4800H supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Denon AVR-X4800H
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.
      • Denon AVC-X3800H
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Denon AVR-X4800H: USB
      • Denon AVC-X3800H: USB

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