Denon AVR-X2700H vs Denon AVR-X1800H

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Denon AVR-X2700H and Denon AVR-X1800H review. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X2700H received 8.4 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X1800H was rated 7.7 points. The release date of AVR-X2700H is 2020, and AVR-X1800H is 2023. This review shows us that the AVR-X2700H is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the AVR-X1800H.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X2700H over Denon AVR-X1800H

Main advantages Denon AVR-X1800H over Denon AVR-X2700H

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 7 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the AVR-X2700H this value is 95/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X1800H it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-X2700H 9 out of 10, and the AVR-X1800H - 10.

Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible only on the AVR-X2700H.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Denon AVR-X2700H scored 10, and Denon AVR-X1800H scored 8 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Denon AVR-X2700H.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, both receivers got 8 points on our 10-point scale.

Denon AVR-X2700H is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X1800H has 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the AVR-X2700H were rated 8 out of 10 against the 7 for the AVR-X1800H.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.