Onkyo TX-NR7100 vs Denon AVR-X3800H

      Onkyo TX-NR7100

      Denon AVR-X3800H
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR7100
      4. Advantage of Denon AVR-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 Onkyo TX-NR7100 to Denon AVR-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. The Onkyo TX-NR7100 has 9 channel and the Denon AVR-X3800H has 9 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-NR7100's being less powerful.


      Onkyo TX-NR7100 Denon AVR-X3800H

      Onkyo TX-NR7100 was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K video signal.

      Denon AVR-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

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • THX™Select™ Certified
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • 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 Onkyo TX-NR7100 and Denon AVR-X3800H 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.

      Onkyo TX-NR7100

      Denon AVR-X3800H

      Amplifier
      91
      Amplifier
      89
      Audio Features
      91
      Audio Features
      93
      Video Features
      100
      Video Features
      100
      Connectivity
      88
      Connectivity
      89
      Zones
      90
      Zones
      84
      Radio
      92
      Radio
      98
      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 Onkyo TX-NR7100 and Denon AVR-X3800H.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-NR7100

      Denon AVR-X3800H

      •   THX™ Certification
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   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
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   7 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   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
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-NR7100

      Denon AVR-X3800H

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   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

      Onkyo TX-NR7100

      Denon AVR-X3800H

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   9.4 Channels
      •   Power Output - 105 W
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR7100

      Onkyo TX-NR7100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR7100 over Denon AVR-X3800H.

      Onkyo TX-NR7100 vs Denon AVR-X3800H
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2) vs
      Network Audio Formats FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      Music Playback via USB FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio vs
      QMS vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      More HDMI Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 6
      More 8K Inputs 7 vs 6
      More RCA Line Inputs 7 (1 Front) vs 5
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, Mini-Jack vs USB
      More Zones 3 vs 2
      More Powered Zones 2 and 3 vs 2
      Bigger Power Supply 750 W vs 660 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 220 W (10% THD) vs 215 W (10% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 100 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 80 dB vs 74 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz vs 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz

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      Pioneer VSX-LX305
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      Onkyo TX-RZ50
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      Pioneer VSX-LX505
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      Yamaha RX-A4A
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      Sony STR-AN1000
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      Onkyo TX-NR696
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      Denon AVR-S760H
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      7.2 channel

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      Yamaha RX-A2A
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      Denon AVR-X2800H
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      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      Advantage of Denon AVR-X3800H

      Denon AVR-X3800H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X3800H over Onkyo TX-NR7100.

      Onkyo TX-NR7100 vs Denon AVR-X3800H
      More Channels 9.2 vs 9.4
      Higher Power Output 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 105 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      More Channel Processing 9.1 vs 11.4
      Dolby Atmos Music vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer vs Built-In
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Audyssey LFC vs
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT vs
      Dynamic HDR vs
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) vs 3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
      More Optical Inputs 1 vs 2
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 11.4
      Speaker A/B vs assignable
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B) vs HDMI, Pre Out
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 0 vs 1 / 1
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      More Speaker Terminals 9 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 9 vs 11
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 100 W (0.08% THD) vs 105 W (0.08% THD)
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 520 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Longer Warranty 2 Years vs 3 Years

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      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      Marantz Cinema 50
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      9.4 channel

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      Onkyo TX-RZ50
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      Denon AVR-X4800H
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      9.4 channel

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      Marantz Cinema 60
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      Denon AVR-X2800H
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      Denon AVR-X3700H
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      9.2 channel

      105 W

      Yamaha RX-A2A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A4A
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      7.2 channel

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      Denon AVR-X3400H
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      7.2 channel

      105 W

      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

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      9.2 channel

      110 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 Onkyo TX-NR7100 Denon AVR-X3800H
        Channel Processing9.111.4
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4
        IMAX Enhanced
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Dirac Live™ and AccuEQ Room Corrections 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/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
        8K Upscaling 1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD SBC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        Many 8K Inputs76
        USB Input1 (Rear)1 Front for USB memory
        Phono Input
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-NR7100 Denon AVR-X3800H
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Onkyo TX-NR7100 and Denon AVR-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-X3800H has 11.4 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. 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-X3800H has 11 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 7 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR7100 and 5 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X3800H for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-NR7100 and 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Denon AVR-X3800H 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:
      • Onkyo TX-NR7100
        Inputs:         7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs: 7.
      • Denon AVR-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.
      • Onkyo TX-NR7100
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • Denon AVR-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.
      • Onkyo TX-NR7100 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-NR7100
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.
      • Denon AVR-X3800H
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-NR7100: HDMI, Mini-Jack
      • Denon AVR-X3800H: USB

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