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Here we show you our detailed AV receiver comparison of the Denon AVR-S740H versus the Onkyo TX-RZ740. The AVR-S740H has 7.2 channels amplifier and the TX-RZ740 9.2 channels. Both receivers have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices. We have evaluated both AV receivers, AVR-S740H has an overall score of 7.1 out of 10 vs 8.5 out of 10 for TX-RZ740.
Advantages Onkyo TX-RZ740 over Denon AVR-S740H
- Delivers 100W/8Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 75W/8Ohm
- Bi-amp connection of front speakers
- IMAX Enhanced certification
Common strengths
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Phono (MM) input
- Dolby Vision compatible
Denon AVR-S740H vs Onkyo TX-RZ740
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Product
Denon AVR-S740H
Onkyo TX-RZ740
Model
AVR-S740H
TX-RZ740
Brand
Denon
Onkyo
Reviews
209
8
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
9.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
75/8, 110/6
100/8, 225/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
192 KHz/32-bit
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ
AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer, Hi-Res audio
Advanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
6/1
7/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
2
1
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
2
2
Component input/output
0/0
1/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
BT.2020, HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Display
colour OSD
fluorescent
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
network, USB
network, USB
Other additional features
IP Control, Web Control
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
3
Zone audio output
speaker
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
HEOS App
FlareConnect
RS-232
0
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
1
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
has not
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
400
750
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 15.2 x 33/17 x 6 x 13.3
43.5 x 17.7 x 37.9/17 x 6.8 x 14.5
Weight, kg/lbs
8.6/19
10.8/23.8
Other
Release year
2018
2019
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.1Denon AVR-S740H
- 8.5Onkyo TX-RZ740
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