Denon AVR-X3700H vs Denon AVR-X2700H

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Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Denon AVR-X3700H versus Denon AVR-X2700H comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X3700H received 8.8 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X2700H was rated 8.4 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2020. As a result, it becomes clear that AVR-X3700H is a better option for home theater than AVR-X2700H.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X3700H over Denon AVR-X2700H

Main advantages Denon AVR-X2700H over Denon AVR-X3700H

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVR-X3700H supports 9.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-X2700H supports a 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-X3700H this value is 105/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X2700H it is 95/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.

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 equal and was rated 10 out of 10.

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

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, Denon AVR-X3700H got 9 points, but Denon AVR-X2700H received 8 points.

Denon AVR-X3700H is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X2700H has 6/2 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 rivals in our comparison were rated 8 out of 10.

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

Denon AVR-X3700H got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X2700H got 7.

IMAX Enhanced is a licensing and certification program under which home theater devices deliver crisp 4K HDR pictures and powerful sound as it was designed by the IMAX engineers. Only the AVR-X3700H licensed by IMAX.