Dec 13, 2019
Yamaha’s RX-V685 AV Receiver offers a staggering amount of cutting-edge technology, such as Dolby Atmos, Multiroom connectivity, MusicCast and an option to use wireless rear speakers, but also ...
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Here's an outline of the key differences: Yamaha RX-V685BL over the Sony STR-ZA810ES features. Both have 7.2 channel amplifiers. Both receivers have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices. Based on our rating, AV receivers have the same overall rating of 7.4.
Advantages Yamaha RX-V685BL over Sony STR-ZA810ES
- Built-in phono (MM) input
Advantages Sony STR-ZA810ES over Yamaha RX-V685BL
- Delivers 100W/8Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 90W/8Ohm
- Has a GUI (Graphic User Interface)
Common strengths
- Bi-amp capability
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Dolby Vision compatible
Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Sony STR-ZA810ES
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Dec 20, 2019
Sony STR-ZA810ES specs were introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier and is capable of 7ch Phantom 2ch maximum channel processing. Follow Sony STR-ZA810ES review for more info. ...
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Product
Yamaha RX-V685BL
Sony STR-ZA810ES
Model
RX-V685BL
STR-ZA810ES
Brand
Yamaha
Sony
Reviews
394
33
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
90/8, 150/4
100/8
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 4
8
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.06
0.09
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
DCAC EX
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Hi-Res audio
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
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
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
has not
has not
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
5/2
6/2
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
1
Coaxial digital input
2
1
Composite input
1
2
Component input/output
1/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, AUX
USB, phones, setup mic
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
HLG
Additional features
Voice control
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, 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
NFC
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
MusicCast
Music Center
RS-232
0
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
1
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic
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-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
AIFF, Ogg Vorbis
Power
Operational power consumption, W
400
240
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.5
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 x 15.6 x 33.1/16.9 x 6.1 x 13
Weight, kg/lbs
10.5/23.1
9.1/20
Other
Release year
2018
2017
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.4Yamaha RX-V685BL
- 7.4Sony STR-ZA810ES
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