Dec 13, 2019
Read MoreYamaha RX-V685BL vs Yamaha RX-A880 review
Yamaha RX-A880 review
The Yamaha RX-A880 can provide 100 W/channel at 8 ohms and supports Dolby Atmos and DTS: X for object sound support. However, its competitor, in Yamaha RX-A880 vs Yamaha RX-V685BL comparison, produces 90 W/channel at the same impedance. Built-in Bluetooth and AirPlay support allow the receiver to wirelessly stream music from compatible sources such as smartphones and tablets, while Yamaha's Compress Music Enhancer allows for optimal sound quality. This receiver works with HDR UHD 4K signals and can scale the incoming signal to about 4K quality for enhanced viewing of low-resolution sources in conjunction with a UHD display.
Yamaha RX-V685BL review
The RX-V685 has a wide range of surround sound formats, Dolby Atmos and DTS: X inclusive. This is a model that can work in configuration 7.2 versus the 5.2 configuration in RX-A880. The receiver has support for MusicCast which makes it possible to listen to music from cloud streaming services. It is also possible to play music via Bluetooth, using the proprietary Compressed Music Enhancer application. With this model, all ports support the latest streaming video protocols, including Dolby Vision, HDR10 and Hybrid Log-Gamma, which expand the dynamic range and video palette for brighter colors and greater detail.
Yamaha RX-A880 pros and cons
Pros
- The sound going through a Smart AI post-processing mode
Cons
- There is no built-in Chromecast support
- The on-screen menu looks outdated
Yamaha RX-V685BL pros and cons
Pros
- The receiver is equipped with a YPAO sound optimization system with reflected sound control (R.S.C.)
- The model is fully compatible with voice control Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
Cons
- Inexperienced users will find it difficult to understand the abundance of receiver functions
Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Yamaha RX-A880
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Product
Yamaha RX-V685BL
Yamaha RX-A880
Model
RX-V685BL
RX-A880
Brand
Yamaha
Yamaha
Reviews
394
80
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
90/8, 150/4
100/8, 160/4
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 4
8, 4
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.06
0.06
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
YPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
CINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
has not
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, Qobuz
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
5/2
7/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
2
2
Coaxial digital input
2
2
Composite input
1
1
Component input/output
1/0
1/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, AUX
USB, phones, setup mic, AUX
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
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 features
BT.2020, HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPod, Android
Display
colour OSD
colour OSD
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
network, USB
network, USB
Other additional features
has not
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
MusicCast
MusicCast
RS-232
0
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
1
1
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS Neo:6
DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Neo:6
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
400
400
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.1
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 17.1 x 37.8/17 x 6.7 x 14.6
43.5 x 17.1 x 38.2/17 x 6.7 x 15
Weight, kg/lbs
10.5/23.1
11/24.3
Other
Release year
2018
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.4Yamaha RX-V685BL
- 8.3Yamaha RX-A880
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