Yamaha RX-V4A vs Yamaha RX-V485

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Votes 9 9
Rating 5 5

RX-V4A vs RX-V485 comparison chart

Yamaha RX-V4A vs Yamaha RX-V485 review

Yamaha RX-V4A
vs
Yamaha RX-V485

An overview of Yamaha RX-V4A and Yamaha RX-V485 will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V4A received 6.5 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-V485 was rated 7.4 points. The release date of RX-V4A is 2020, and RX-V485 is 2018. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that RX-V4A is inferior in audio processing features to RX-V485.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V4A over Yamaha RX-V485

  • 8K/60Hz signal pass-through is available.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V485 over Yamaha RX-V4A

  • Thanks to 2 multi-room zones support, RX-V485 bypasses its competitor without multizone support.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 6 points out of 10.

RX-V4A
6
RX-V485
6

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-V4A supports 5.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-V485 supports a 5.1-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-V485 this value is 145/6 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V4A it is 80/6 W/Ohm.

RX-V4A RX-V485
Channels5.25.1
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm80/680/8, 145/6
Output impedance, Ohm68, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.060.09

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-V4A 7 out of 10, and the RX-V485 - 9.

RX-V4A
7
RX-V485
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.

RX-V4A RX-V485
Digital to analog converter (DAC)N/ABurr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationYPAOYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresCINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONTCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha RX-V4A scored 9, and Yamaha RX-V485 scored 7 out of 10.

RX-V4A
9
RX-V485
7

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

RX-V4A RX-V485
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz
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-V4A RX-V485
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, QobuzDeezer, 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, Yamaha RX-V4A got 5 points, but Yamaha RX-V485 received 8 points.

RX-V4A
5
RX-V485
8

Competitors in our review have 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

RX-V4A RX-V485
HDMI input/output4/14/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)01
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input11
Coaxial digital input12
Composite input03
Component input/output0/00/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup micUSB, phones, 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-V4A were rated 7 out of 10 against the 9 for the RX-V485.

RX-V4A
7
RX-V485
9

With the 4K pass-through feature, the AV receiver sends "native" 4K signals to a 4K TV from a video source without any processing. The RX-V4A works with the 4K/120Hz video, and the RX-V485 has the 4K/60Hz.

The AV receiver passes "native" 8K signals from a video source to 8K TV without any encoding, with the 8k pass-through features. The 8K path-through is available only on Yamaha RX-V4A.

RX-V4A RX-V485
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/120Hz4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through8K/60Hz
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresx.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020DeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLG

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-V4A got 7 points, but the RX-V485 has 9.

RX-V4A
7
RX-V485
9

RX-V4A RX-V485
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, SiriAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
TunerFMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)N/A
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresApp Controlhas 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-V4A RX-V485
Multi-room zoneshas not2
Zone audio outputhas notspeaker
Zone HDMI outputhas not
Multi-room controlMusicCastMusicCast
RS-23200
Remote control input/output (IR)0/00/0
DC trigger output (12V)00

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 5 points out of 10.

RX-V4A
5
RX-V485
5

RX-V4A RX-V485
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS Neo:6
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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