Yamaha RX-A3070BL vs Yamaha RX-A880

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The Yamaha RX-A3070BL vs Yamaha RX-A880 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-A3070BL received 8.7 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A880 was rated 8.3 points. The release date of RX-A3070BL is 2017, and RX-A880 is 2018. RX-A3070BL is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - RX-A880.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A3070BL over Yamaha RX-A880

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A880 over Yamaha RX-A3070BL

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-A3070BL supports 9.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-A880 supports a 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the RX-A3070BL this value is 165/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-A880 it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-A3070BL 8 out of 10, and the RX-A880 - 9.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Yamaha RX-A3070BL.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, both receivers got 9 points on our 10-point scale.

Yamaha RX-A3070BL is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-A880 has 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available on Yamaha RX-A880.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the RX-A3070BL were rated 10 out of 10 against the 8 for the RX-A880.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

Yamaha RX-A3070BL got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-A880 got 7.