HDMI inputs x 6
HDMI outputs x 2
ARC/eARC eARC
HDMI 2.1 features VRR and ALLM on all ports, 4K120Hz/8K60Hz on two inputs and two outputs
Amplification 7 channels
HDR formats HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Audio formats Dolby Atmos, Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS:X, Sony 360 Reality Audio
Streaming AirPlay 2, Spotify, Chromecast Built In, Works with Sonos, Bluetooth
Voice assistants Google Assistant
Verdict Sony's successor to the excellent STR-DN1080 is a brilliantly balanced, spacious and precise-sounding AV amp that has immediately won us over and continues to impress us every time we use it.
For
- Spacious presentation
- Precise and detailed sound
- Impressive dynamics
Against
- Some rivals are better equipped
- Set up is more involved than some
HDMI inputs x 6
HDMI outputs x 2
ARC/eARC eARC
HDMI 2.1 features VRR and ALLM on all ports, 4K120Hz/8K60Hz on three inputs and two outputs
Amplification 7 channels
HDR formats HLG, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Audio formats Dolby Atmos, Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X
Streaming AirPlay 2, HEOS, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Bluetooth, Roon Tested
Voice assistants Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Verdict The Denon AVR-X2800H took home the Product of the Year Award in its category last year for a reason. Its excellent feature set and spacious sound presentation make it a very likeable AVR.
For
- Excellent connectivity
- Authoritative but spacious sound
- User-friendly full-screen interface
Against
- Appearance needs a refresh
- Some might crave more bass weight
- More expensive than previous model
