Denon AVR-X2300W VS
Onkyo TX-RZ820
Pros & Cons
Denon AVR-X2300W
VSPros
- Clear and convenient on-screen guide to make all the settings easily.
- Crisp sound without cranking the volume up too much.
Cons
- The buttons are not backlit.
- Not very bright sound at high volumes.
Onkyo TX-RZ820
VSPros
- It is convenient to download a digital version and control it via my tablet. Moreover, music selection and playback are built into the app.
- I am not an avid FM listener, but I was amazed. Despite stations were distant away, the reception was flawless.
- Also, I connected it to Apple TV without problems to watch a couple of shots.
- Network audio player pleasantly surprised me.
- Good quality of the output audio – due to various enhancement technologies (plus it
Cons
- he Onkyo privacy bothered me. It constantly popped up. ‘Not to Accept’ option didn’t help. It appeared every time when I switched a channel.
- Slightly confusing interface. It was not clear what to choose because my speakers are directly connected to the receiver and I’m not used to it.
- Some customers have issues with Samsung Bluray players (no video output).
- Issues with the HDMI signal (it cuts out with 4K sources).
Specifications
Groups
| Specification | Denon AVR-X2300W | Onkyo TX-RZ820 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Display | ||
| Type | fluorescent | fluorescent |
| Colour | black | black |
| Signal Processing | ||
| 3d Pass-through | ||
| Video Conversion/scaling | ||
| Hdmi Pass-through | up to 4K | up to 4K |
| Upscaling Via Hdmi | up to 4K | |
| Connector Type | ||
| Coaxial Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Optical Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Hdmi Outputs | 2 | 2 |
| Hdmi Inputs | 8 | 7 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Optical Digital Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Phones | 1 | 1 |
| Av Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Usb | 1 | 1 |
| Subwoofer Outputs | 2 | 2 |
| Radio | ||
| Tuner Bands | AM/FM | AM/FM |
| Tuner Type | digital | digital |
| Preset Station | 40 | 40 |
| Additional Features | ||
| Auto Power Off | ||
| Bi-amplifying | ||
| Audio Return Channel (arc) | ||
| Apple Air-play Support | ||
| Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology | ||
| Three-zone Capability | ||
| Smartphone Remote Control | ||
| A-b Speaker Switch | ||
| Dual-zone Capability | ||
| Pure Direct Mode | ||
| Amplifier | ||
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.08 % | 0.08 % |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz | 5 Hz-100 kHz |
| Output Impedance Per Channel | 4 Ohm | 4 Ohm, 6 Ohm |
| Output Power Per Channel | 95 W | 130 W |
| Total Output Power | 650 W | 900 W |
| Clock | ||
| Built-in Clock | ||
| Sleep Timer | ||
| Audio Formats | ||
| Mp3 | ||
| Flac | ||
| Apple Lossless | ||
| Aiff | ||
| Aac | ||
| Wma | ||
| Wav | ||
| Built-in Decoders | ||
| Dolby True Hd | ||
| Dolby Surround | ||
| Dolby Digital Plus | ||
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Dts:x | ||
| Sound Features | ||
| Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
| Surround System Class | 7.2 channel | 7.2 channel |
| Surround Sound Effects | Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround | Virtual Cinema DSP |
| Audio D/a Converter | 32bit / 192kHz | 32bit / 192kHz |
| Media Content Source | ||
| Usb-host | ||
| Network | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Connectivity Interfaces | ||
| Ieee 802.3u | ||
| Ieee 802.3 | ||
| Wi-fi | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Dimensions | 17.1 x 13.3 x 6.6 inches | 15.6 x 17.1 x 7.9 inches |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | avr-x2300w.pdf | tx-rz820.pdf |
| Functions | ||
| Network Audio Player | ||
| Internet Radio | ||
| Digital Player | ||
| Power Device | ||
| Standby Power Consumption | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
| Operational Power Consumption | 600 W | 600 W |
| General | ||
| Brand | Denon | Onkyo |
