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In this article, we will talk about Yamaha RX-V4A vs Onkyo TX-NR686 comparison. The RX-V4A has 5.2 channels amplifier and the TX-NR686 7.2 channels. Only the TX-NR686 has a Dolby Atmos support. DTS:X is supported only by the TX-NR686. We have evaluated both AV receivers, RX-V4A has an overall score of 6.5 out of 10 vs 7.2 out of 10 for TX-NR686.
Advantages Yamaha RX-V4A over Onkyo TX-NR686
- HDMI eARC features compatible
- 8K resolution video signal pass-through feature
Advantages Onkyo TX-NR686 over Yamaha RX-V4A
- Delivers 165W/6Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 80W/6Ohm
- Built-in phono (MM) input
- Multi-zone
Common strengths
- Bi-amp capability
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Dolby Vision compatible
Yamaha RX-V4A vs Onkyo TX-NR686
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Product
Yamaha RX-V4A
Onkyo TX-NR686
Model
RX-V4A
TX-NR686
Brand
Yamaha
Onkyo
Reviews
6
152
Amplifier
Channels
5.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
80/6
165/6
Output impedance, Ohm
6
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.06
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
VLSC 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio
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 2
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Qobuz
Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
4/1
7/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.3
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
0
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
1
2
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
0
2
Component input/output
0/0
2/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, setup mic
HDMI, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/120Hz
4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
8K/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 features
x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPod, Android
Display
colour OSD
fluorescent
Tuner
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
App Control
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
has not
2
Zone audio output
has not
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
has not
Multi-room control
MusicCast
Onkyo Controller app, FlareConnect
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
0/0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
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-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF, DSD
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
260
570
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.1 x 15.2 x 35.5/17.1 x 6.7 x 14.8
43.5 x 17.3 x 37.9/17 x 6.8 x 15.6
Weight, kg/lbs
8.6/19.4
10/22.1
Other
Release year
2020
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 6.5Yamaha RX-V4A
- 7.2Onkyo TX-NR686
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