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Denon AVR-X2700H vs Yamaha RX-A840

20.47 in
9.57 in
Denon AVR-X2700H Av Receiver
Denon AVR-X2700H
17.13 in
6.73 in
Yamaha RX-A840 Av Receiver
Yamaha RX-A840
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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3 editorial reviews
Denon released information on their new X-Series A/V Receivers. With the industry's first 8K ready receivers, Denon is raising the bar for what we're going to expect from new receivers this year.Read more
Denon's entry-level X-series AV receiver is indisputably brilliant, says a smitten Steve May 'It's called driving, Marcus!' proclaims Will Smith during the opening road race sequence of Bad Boys for Life. You could also call it a perfect demonstration of this Denon receiver's ability to lift and separate high and low. After only a few seconds with this AVR, I was hooked.Read more
Another entry-level AVR belter from DenonRead more
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1 editorial reviews
Best home cinema amp £700-£1000, Awards 2015. An entertaining home cinema receiver with a few tricks up its sleeve.Read more
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User rating
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3.3 out of 5
113 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
29 %
2 stars
20 %
1 stars
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41 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Full Comparison

General

Denon AVR-X2700HDenon AVR-X2700H
Yamaha RX-A840Yamaha RX-A840
Receiver typeStereoSurround

Connectivity

Denon AVR-X2700HDenon AVR-X2700H
Yamaha RX-A840Yamaha RX-A840
Composite video out12
Composite video in25
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in22
Digital audio optical in22
Headphone outputs11
Number of HDMI inputs68
Number of HDMI outputs22
USB ports quantity11
Ethernet LANyesyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Remote (IR) input11
Wi-Fiyesyes

Audio properties

Denon AVR-X2700HDenon AVR-X2700H
Yamaha RX-A840Yamaha RX-A840
Audio output channels7.17.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)95.0 W100.0 W
Power output per channel (1KHz@8 Ohm)125.0 W160.0 W
Audio formats supported
  • AAC
  • ALAC
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • WAV
Audio decoders
  • DSD
  • DTS Neo:X
  • DTS Virtual:X
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Surround
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS-HD Master Audio

Design

Denon AVR-X2700HDenon AVR-X2700H
Yamaha RX-A840Yamaha RX-A840
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • Titanium
  • Black

Dimensions

Denon AVR-X2700HDenon AVR-X2700H
Yamaha RX-A840Yamaha RX-A840
Width20.47 in17.13 in
Depth16.89 in14.53 in
Height9.57 in6.73 in
Weight405.65 oz373.9 oz

Radio

Denon AVR-X2700HDenon AVR-X2700H
Yamaha RX-A840Yamaha RX-A840
Supported radio bandsFM
  • AM
  • FM

Features

Denon AVR-X2700HDenon AVR-X2700H
Yamaha RX-A840Yamaha RX-A840
Handheld remote controlyesyes
AirPlayyesyes

Power

Denon AVR-X2700HDenon AVR-X2700H
Yamaha RX-A840Yamaha RX-A840
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.1 W

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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