Denon AVR-S270BT vs Marantz NR1510
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Choosing between the Denon AVR-S270BT and Marantz NR1510? Both compete in the AVR / Receiver segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Denon AVR-S270BT scores higher in value, audio quality, volume/SPL, form factor, room fit, future-proofing. The Marantz NR1510 leads in gaming performance. They score similarly in ease of use.
For audio processing, these receivers feature different room correction systems (Yes vs MultEQ). Room correction quality can make a dramatic difference in your listening experience.
The Denon AVR-S270BT holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Marantz NR1510 may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Count | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Powered Channels | 5 | 5 |
| Max Processing Ch | — | 5.1 |
| Amplifier Class | AB | AB |
| Watts/Ch (8Ω) | 70W | 50W |
| Watts/Ch (6Ω) | — | — |
| Min Impedance | 6-ohm | 4-ohm |
| HDMI Inputs | 5 | 1 |
| HDMI Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0b | 2.0b |
| 4K/120Hz | No | No |
| 8K/60Hz | No | No |
| eARC | No | No |
| ALLM | No | Yes |
| VRR | No | No |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10 | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No | No |
| HLG | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Atmos Height Virt. | No | No |
| Dolby TrueHD | No | Yes |
| DTS:X | No | No |
| DTS Virtual:X | No | No |
| DTS-HD Master | No | Yes |
| Auro-3D | No | No |
| Room Correction | Yes | MultEQ |
| Room Corr. Tier | — | BASIC |
| Dirac Live | No | No |
| Dirac Bass Control | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| BT Transmit | No | No |
| AirPlay 2 | No | No |
| Google Cast | No | No |
| Spotify Connect | No | Yes |
| Roon Tested | No | Yes |
| HEOS | No | Yes |
| MusicCast | No | No |
| DTS Play-Fi | No | No |
| BluOS | No | No |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| Alexa Built-in | No | No |
| Google Assistant | No | Yes |
| Siri/HomeKit | No | No |
| Works with Sonos | No | No |
| Wireless Rears | No | No |
| Zone 2 | No | Yes |
| Zone 3 | No | No |
| Zone 4 | No | No |
| Coax Digital In | 0 | 1 |
| Optical Digital In | 2 | 1 |
| Phono Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| Sub Outputs | 1 | 2 |
| Pre-Out Channels | 0 | 2 |
| Headphone Out | Yes | Yes |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| Speaker Terminals | Binding Posts | Binding Posts |
| Remote App | No | Yes |
| AM/FM Tuner | — | AM/FM |
Key Differences
- HDMI Inputs: Denon AVR-S270BT at 5 vs Marantz NR1510 at 1
- Room Correction: Denon AVR-S270BT at Yes vs Marantz NR1510 at MultEQ
- Optical Digital In: Denon AVR-S270BT at 2 vs Marantz NR1510 at 1
- Sub Outputs: Denon AVR-S270BT at 1 vs Marantz NR1510 at 2
- Min Impedance: Denon AVR-S270BT at 6-ohm vs Marantz NR1510 at 4-ohm
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Denon AVR-S270BT if you want:
- + better watts/ch (8ω)
- + better hdmi inputs
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Denon AVR-S270BT and Marantz NR1510 compare to the rest of the field.
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