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Denon · Updated June 2026

Denon AVR-X4800H: price, specs & release date

Denon AVR-X4800H, released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: denon.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark61/100#7 of 17 in class

The Denon AVR-X4800H is listed at $2799 on denon.com as of 2026-06-27, #11 cheapest of 16 AV receivers (median $1649); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 61/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 17 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the Denon AVR-X4800H a good buy?

At $2799, the Denon AVR-X4800H is #12 cheapest of the 16 AV receivers we track, where the median is $1649. On the spec sheet, its HDMI inputs of 7 is the highest of the 18, its HDMI inputs 8k of 7 is the highest of the 17, and its release year of 2023 is the highest of the 13. By release date, it is the newest of the 13 we date.

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What reviewers say about the Denon AVR-X4800H

Only one whitelisted tester, Tom's Guide, published a hands-on review of the Denon AVR-X4800H, and it's an Editor's Choice: thrilling, versatile blockbuster sound and rated great value despite the price. Testing was subjective listening, with no lab measurements.

Based on 1 review · 2023-11-17

Tested by Tom's Guide

Consistently praised

  • Thrilling, dynamic, visceral sound with movies, music and games
  • Great value for the specification despite the high price
  • Future-proof connectivity: 8K 60Hz / 4K 120Hz on all seven HDMI inputs
  • Excellent, weighty build quality with dual-layer internal design, made in Japan

Commonly flagged

  • Classic AVR styling that is not fashion-forward
  • No front-mounted HDMI input

Where reviewers disagree Single-source: only Tom's Guide provided a hands-on whitelisted review, so no cross-source agreement or dispute could be assessed. No whitelisted tester published instrumented power or distortion measurements; the 9x 125W / 200W figures cited are Denon's own spec, not a verified bench result.

The sources (1)

Tom's Guide hands-on ·

This powerful Denon home cinema amplifier is supremely versatile and sounds thrilling with all kinds of movies, music or games. It may look pricey, but it really is great value.
The X4800H is also darn good with music, sounding light and agile with two-channel stereo and seamlessly immersive with 3D audio mixes.
No front mounted HDMI input

Specifications

Price (US)$2799 MSRP, US
BrandDenon
Released2023
Channels9.4
Watts per channel 8ohm125
HDMI inputs7
HDMI inputs 8k7
Dolby atmosYes
Room correctionAudyssey MultEQ XT32 (Dirac Live upgradeable)
Wireless streamingHEOS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect

Source: denon.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by amazon.com. Price ($2,799), 125W/ch, 9.4ch, 7 HDMI inputs all 8K-ready, Audyssey MultEQ XT32 with Dirac upgrade all re-confirmed on Denon US product page. Release year corrected 2022->2023: AVR-X4800H is the 2023 US flagship (announced Sep 2022 in EU, US availability Jan 2023; The Source AV and retail listings tag it as 2023). The 2020 model was the X4700H.

Is the Denon AVR-X4800H worth it vs cheaper AV receivers?

Denon AVR-X4800H against its closest cheaper and pricier AV receivers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 16 ranked

ProductPriceChannelsWatts per channel 8ohmHDMI inputsHDMI inputs 8kDolby atmos
Denon AVR-X4800H this$27999.412577Yes
Sony STR-AZ5000ES$279811.213074Yes
Marantz Cinema 50$28009.411066Yes

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Denon AVR-X4800H?

Only one whitelisted tester, Tom's Guide, published a hands-on review of the Denon AVR-X4800H, and it's an Editor's Choice: thrilling, versatile blockbuster sound and rated great value despite the price. Testing was subjective listening, with no lab measurements. Praised: Thrilling, dynamic, visceral sound with movies, music and games; Great value for the specification despite the high price; Future-proof connectivity: 8K 60Hz / 4K 120Hz on all seven HDMI inputs; Excellent, weighty build quality with dual-layer internal design, made in Japan. Flagged: Classic AVR styling that is not fashion-forward; No front-mounted HDMI input. (From 1 tester review.)

How much does the Denon AVR-X4800H cost?

The Denon AVR-X4800H has a US price of $2799 (MSRP, US), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the Denon AVR-X4800H compare on price?

At $2799, the Denon AVR-X4800H is #12 cheapest of the 16 AV receivers we track, where the median is $1649.

When was the Denon AVR-X4800H released?

The Denon AVR-X4800H was released 2023.

What are the Denon AVR-X4800H's key specs?

Denon AVR-X4800H (Denon): channels 9.4, watts per channel 8ohm 125, hdmi inputs 7, hdmi inputs 8k 7, dolby atmos Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $2799 at denon.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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