Yamaha RX-V485 vs Yamaha RX-A770BL

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RX-V485 vs RX-A770BL comparison chart

Yamaha RX-V485 vs Yamaha RX-A770BL review

Yamaha RX-V485
vs
Yamaha RX-A770BL

Let's make the Yamaha RX-V485 versus Yamaha RX-A770BL comparison. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V485 received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A770BL was rated 8.1 points. The release date of RX-V485 is 2018, and RX-A770BL is 2017. After comparison, it will become clear that among these two devices, the RX-A770BL is more suitable for the role of the heart of home theater system.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V485 over Yamaha RX-A770BL

  • Include HDMI eARC function.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A770BL over Yamaha RX-V485

  • More channels, namely 7, makes this receiver more profitable than its 5-channel competitor.
  • 95/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 80/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Surround sound ensures the availability of Dolby Atmos.
  • Object-oriented sound ensures the availability of DTS:X.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 6 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

RX-V485
6
RX-A770BL
8

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-V485 supports 5.1-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-A770BL 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-A770BL this value is 95/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V485 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

RX-V485 RX-A770BL
Channels5.17.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm80/8, 145/695/8
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.090.06

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-V485 9 out of 10, and the RX-A770BL - 8.

RX-V485
9
RX-A770BL
8

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.

RX-V485 RX-A770BL
Digital to analog converter (DAC)Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bitBurr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationYPAOYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONTCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra Bass

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha RX-V485 scored 7, and Yamaha RX-A770BL scored 8 out of 10.

RX-V485
7
RX-A770BL
8

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-A770BL.

RX-V485 RX-A770BL
Wi-Fi
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)11
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

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

RX-V485 RX-A770BL
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXMDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM

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 8 points on our 10-point scale.

RX-V485
8
RX-A770BL
8

Yamaha RX-V485 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-A770BL has 6/1 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 only on Yamaha RX-V485.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Yamaha RX-V485 in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Yamaha RX-A770BL has the HDCP 2.2 version.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the RX-A770BL has a Phono interface.

RX-V485 RX-A770BL
HDMI input/output4/16/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)12
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input12
Coaxial digital input22
Composite input31
Component input/output0/01/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, AUXUSB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
Multi channel preamp output

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-V485 were rated 9 out of 10 against the 10 for the RX-A770BL.

RX-V485
9
RX-A770BL
10

RX-V485 RX-A770BL
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresDeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLGDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-V485 got 9 points, but the RX-A770BL has 10.

RX-V485
9
RX-A770BL
10

RX-V485 RX-A770BL
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, SiriAmazon Alexa
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featureshas nothas not

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.

RX-V485 RX-A770BL
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeakerspeaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusicCastMusicCast, AV Controller
RS-23200
Remote control input/output (IR)0/01/1
DC trigger output (12V)01

Multichannel surround

Yamaha RX-V485 got 5 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-A770BL got 7.

RX-V485
5
RX-A770BL
7

Dolby Atmos' particularity is that this is the object-oriented sound format, that is, each audio signal object is independently sounded and connected to its spatial position. Yamaha RX-A770BL can create 3D sound due to the Dolby Atmos support.

DTS:X is an algorithm used by the processor to create sound scenes, where sounds connected directly to objects rather than channels, and to determine the optimum sound output distribution in space. Surround sound with DTS:X is available on the RX-A770BL.

RX-V485 RX-A770BL
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro LogicDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS Neo:6DTS-EXPRESS, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Music
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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