Onkyo TX-SR373 vs Denon AVR-S540BT

Which one better suits your house - Denon AVRS540BT vs Onkyo TX-SR373

Compare the two: Onkyo TX-SR373 vs Denon AVRS540BT

Both receivers are in the mid-price range category and have some similar features in common, therefore it is entirely up to you at the end which one to choose.

Features & Performance

If you like listening to the radio, then Onkyo TX-SR373 may not be for you as it simply doesn’t have Internet Radio embedded. However, compare to Denon AVRS540BT, it has its own advantages in DSD music format recognition and small signal-to-noise ratio of 94 dB. If you prefer to spend the evening watching a film, then you will like Onkyo TX-SR373 versus Denon. Apart from Dolby surround built-in decoder, it also has a higher output power per channel (100 W in comparison with Denon’s 70W) and has great video HDMI scaling.

Connections & Setup

For AV inputs, Denon is the best choice as you have 5 av inputs available to connect to your devices. However, if you find that you don’t necessarily need that much, but require a phone port, then Onkyo is waiting for you. What about HDMI, both receivers do have ports needed, just in Denon AVRS540BT there are 5 HDMI inputs in comparison with 4 only in Onkyo TX-SR373. Another big thing – Denon can’t read files off your USB stick, so if you like to keep your music or films on USB, you need to think of a wireless connection or of Onkyo TX-SR373 as an alternative.

Design

Onkyo’s design is minimalistic and will suit someone who doesn’t want anything extra to be at the front. The power button and master volume are clearly indicated and can be found even in the dark. In comparison with Onkyo, Denon’s design allows some extra – there is an input wheel to select the source and quick selection buttons on the front panel. Both receivers are almost the same in size, however, the Denon’s model is a bit bigger – it is 12.8 x 17.1 x 6.6 inches, so worth checking your TV stand before buying it.

Denon AVRS540BT pros & cons

Onkyo TX-SR373 pros & cons