1-on-1 Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison
Denon AVR-X540BT
Denon AVR-X550BT
Highlights
- 5.2 channels
- 5.1 channel processing
- 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- HDR10, 4K Passthrough
- Bluetooth
- USB input
Highlights
- 5.2 channels
- 5.1 channel processing
- 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K Passthrough
- Bluetooth
- USB input
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Content
Overview
Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X540BT to Denon AVR-X550BT to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both receivers have 5 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.
Advantage of Denon AVR-X540BT
This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X540BT over Denon AVR-X550BT.
Denon AVR-X540BT | vs | Denon AVR-X550BT | |
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Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC | vs | MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC |
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs | 1 | vs |
Advantage of Denon AVR-X550BT
This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X550BT over Denon AVR-X540BT.
Denon AVR-X550BT has higher bluetooth standard. In video department only Denon AVR-X550BT supports Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log Gamma.
Denon AVR-X540BT | vs | Denon AVR-X550BT | |
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Dolby Vision | vs | ||
HLG | vs | ||
Newer Bluetooth Version | 2․1 + EDR | vs | 3․0 + EDR |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.
STRENGTHS |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. |
New HDCP Version |
HDR10 |
4K or 8K Video Passthrough |
Bluetooth |
USB Input |
Composite Video Inputs |
Zones |
Analog Tuner |
WEAKNESSES |
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5.1 Channel Processing |
No Dolby Atmos |
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization |
No DTS:X |
No IMAX Enhanced |
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer |
No DSD via HDMI |
No eARC |
No HDR10+ |
No 4K or 8K Video Upscaling |
No HEOS |
No Chromecast Built-In |
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa |
No Ethernet |
No Wi-Fi |
Few HDMI Outputs |
Few 8K Inputs |
Few RCA Line Inputs |
Few Optical Inputs |
No RCA Pre-Outs |
No Pandora |
No Spotify |
No Tidal |
Old Bluetooth Version |
Audio Section
Amplifier
Denon AVR-X540BT | Denon AVR-X550BT |
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5 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-X540BT features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven). |
5 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-X550BT features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven). |
Speaker Configurations
Denon AVR-X540BT's and Denon AVR-X550BT's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.
- Configurations: Available configurations are:
- Denon AVR-X540BT: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
- Denon AVR-X550BT: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
- Compressed Music Enhancer: Denon AVR-X540BT and Denon AVR-X550BT feature Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.
Sound Processing
Room Calibration
Denon AVR-X540BT and Denon AVR-X550BT come with room correction system.
Video Section
HDMI
Denon AVR-X540BT and Denon AVR-X550BT come with 5 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.
- 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
- BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
- HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
- 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Denon AVR-X540BT supports HDR10
Denon AVR-X550BT supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.
High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.
- HDR10: HDR10 uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors. It is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness, however common HDR10 contents are mastered with peak brightness from 1,000 to 4,000 nits.
- Dolby Vision: Dolby Vision is a set of technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories for high dynamic range (HDR) video. It covers content creation, distribution, and playback. Like HDR10+, it includes dynamic metadata that are used to adjust and optimize each frame of the HDR video to the consumer display's capabilities in a way specified by the content creator. Dolby Vision allows for a maximum resolution of 8K up to 12-bit color depth, maximum peak brightness of 10,000 nits and a color gamut up to Rec. 2020. It uses Dolby's proprietary dynamic metadata defined in SMPTE ST 2094-10.
- Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): The Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) is a transfer function developed mainly for HDR live video feed and over-the-air broadcasts. It is an HDR format that uses BT.2020 color primaries and a bitdepth of 10-bit. It is backward compatible with the transfer function of SDR and is designed to be better-suited for television broadcasting, where the metadata required for other HDR formats is not backward compatible with non-HDR displays. HLG defines a non-linear optical-electro transfer function, in which the lower half of the signal values use a gamma curve and the upper half of the signal values use a logarithmic curve.
Inputs and Outputs
Audio
- Analog Line Inputs: There are 2 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
- Digital Inputs and Outputs: 0 optical input, 2 optical outputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Denon AVR-X540BT and 0 optical input and 2 optical outputs are available on Denon AVR-X550BT for digital audio connections.
- Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.
Video
- HDMI:
- Denon AVR-X540BT
Inputs: 5 Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0. - Denon AVR-X550BT
Inputs: 5 Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0. - Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
- Denon AVR-X540BT
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1. - Denon AVR-X550BT
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1.
Front A/V Inputs
- Denon AVR-X540BT: USB
- Denon AVR-X550BT: USB
Denon AVR-X540BT
Denon AVR-X550BT
Specifications
And in the end let us list all the available specifications of the receivers side-by-side.
BASICS | Denon AVR-X540BT | Denon AVR-X550BT |
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Brand | Denon | Denon |
Model | AVR-X540BT | AVR-X550BT |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | UK | UK |
Release Year | 2018 | 2018 |
AMPLIFIER | Denon AVR-X540BT | Denon AVR-X550BT |
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Channels | 5.2 | 5.2 |
Discrete Amplification | ||
THX™ Certification | ||
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction | ||
Bi-amp Capability |
AUDIO | Denon AVR-X540BT | Denon AVR-X550BT |
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DAC Specs | 192 kHz/24 Bit | |
Maximum Channel Processing | 5.1 | 5.1 |
D.D.S.C. HD Digital | ||
Alpha Processing | ||
Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
Dolby Atmos Music | ||
Dolby TrueHD | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
Dolby Pro Logic | PLII | PLII |
Dolby Digital EX | ||
Surround EX | ||
DTS:X | ||
DTS Neural:X | ||
DTS Virtual:X | ||
DTS Neo | Neo:6 | Neo:6 |
DTS-HD Master Audio | ||
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | ||
DTS 96/24 | ||
DTS Express | ||
DTS-ES | ||
IMAX Enhanced | ||
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | ||
PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC | MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 96 kHz | up to 96 kHz |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | FLAC | FLAC |
Gapless Playback | ||
DSD via HDMI | ||
DSD via USB | ||
DSD to PCM Converter | ||
USB DAC | ||
Jitter Reduction | ||
DTS Dialog Control | ||
Dialog Enhancement | ||
Dialog Level Adjustment | ||
Dialog Normalization | ||
Dialogue Lift | ||
Compressed Music Enhancer | ||
High-resolution Music Enhancer | ||
Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
Audyssey LFC | ||
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
Audyssey DSX | ||
Direct Mode | ||
Pure Direct Mode | ||
Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
CALIBRATION | Denon AVR-X540BT | Denon AVR-X550BT |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | ||
Audyssey App Support | ||
Optimized Bass Redirection | ||
Bass Sync |
VIDEO | Denon AVR-X540BT | Denon AVR-X550BT |
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Enhanced ARC | ||
HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.2 |
HDR10 | ||
HDR10+ | ||
Dynamic HDR | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
BT.2020 color space | ||
QMS (Quick Media Switching) | ||
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) | ||
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
QFT (Quick Frame transport) | ||
3-D Ready | ||
Video Signal Passthrough | up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 | up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 |
Video Signal Upscaling | ||
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | ||
Component Video Upscaling | ||
Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | Denon AVR-X540BT | Denon AVR-X550BT |
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MHL Input | ||
FireConnect | ||
FlareConnect | ||
HEOS | ||
Chromecast Built-In | ||
DTS Play-Fi | ||
Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
Works with SONOS | ||
AirPlay | ||
Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
Remote App | Denon 500 Series Bluetooth Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Amazon Kindle | Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | ||
Ethernet | ||
Ethernet Switch | ||
Wi-Fi | ||
Bluetooth | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission | ||
HDBaseT Compatible | ||
HDMI Inputs | 5 | 5 |
HDMI Outputs | 1 | 1 |
8K Inputs | ||
USB Input | 1 (Front) for USB memory | 1 (Front) for USB memory |
USB DC Out Port | ||
RCA Line Input | 2 | 2 |
RCA Line Output | ||
XLR Line Inputs | ||
Phono Input | ||
Optical Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Optical Outputs | ||
Coaxial Inputs | 1 | |
Composite Video Input | 2 | 2 |
Composite Video Output | 1 | 1 |
S-Video Input | ||
S-Video Output | ||
Component Video Input | ||
Component Video Output | ||
PC In | ||
Multi-Channel Input | ||
RCA Pre-Outs | 0.2 | 0.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | ||
Front A/V Inputs | USB | USB |
Speaker A/B | ||
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
ZONES | Denon AVR-X540BT | Denon AVR-X550BT |
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Zones | 1 | 1 |
RS-232C Interface | ||
+12V Trigger Output | ||
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 |
MISC | Denon AVR-X540BT | Denon AVR-X550BT |
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On-Screen Display | ||
GUI Languages | 3 | 3 |
Control4 SDDP | ||
Display | 1 line | 1 line |
Remote Controller | RC-1216 | RC-1216 |
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | / / | / / |
Detachable Power Cord | ||
Denon Link HD | ||
Setup Assistant | ||
Quick Select plus / Quick Select | / | / |
RADIO | Denon AVR-X540BT | Denon AVR-X550BT |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM with RDS | FM/AM with RDS |
Digital Radio | ||
Internet Radio | ||
Pandora | ||
Spotify | ||
Tidal | ||
Deezer | ||
Napster | ||
SiriusXM Internet Radio |
CONSTRUCTION | Denon AVR-X540BT | Denon AVR-X550BT |
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Front Panel | not Metal | not Metal |
Speaker Terminals | 5 | 5 |
Large Speaker Terminals | ||
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | ||
High Grade Audio Components | ||
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | Denon AVR-X540BT | Denon AVR-X550BT |
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Power Supply | AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz | AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 310 W | 310 W |
No Sound Power | ECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W | ECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W |
Standby Power | 0.1 W | 0.1 W |
GENERAL | Denon AVR-X540BT | Denon AVR-X550BT |
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ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
Auto Power off | ||
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 434 mm x 151 mm x 319mm 17 1/8" x 6" x 12 5/8" | 434 mm x 151 mm x 319mm 17 1/8" x 6" x 12 5/8" |
Weight | 7.5 kg | 7.6 kg (16 lbs 12 oz) |
Warranty | 3 Years | 3 Years |
SPECS | Denon AVR-X540BT | Denon AVR-X550BT |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 | 70 W (0.08% THD) | 70 W (0.08% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 90 W (0.7% THD) | 90 W (0.7% THD) |
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) | 140 W (10% THD) | 140 W (10% THD) |
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) | 130 W (1% THD) | 130 W (1% THD) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 98 dB | 98 dB |
Frequency Response (Analog In) | +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) | +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) |
Bluetooth Version | 2․1 + EDR | 3․0 + EDR |
Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
USB Terminal | USB2.0 5V, 1 A | USB2.0 5V, 1 A |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz |
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf) | Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf) |
FM Effective Sensitivity | 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) | 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) |
FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB | Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB |
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% | Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% |
AM Frequency | 522 kHz - 1611 kHz | 522 kHz - 1611 kHz |
AM Effective Sensitivity | 18 µV | 18 µV |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted