1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Denon AVR-X550BT

Yamaha RX-V485

SCORE:
69
SCORE:
78

Highlights

  • 5.2 channels
  • 5.1 channel processing
  • 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K Passthrough
  • Bluetooth
  • USB input

Highlights

  • 5.1 channels
  • 5.1 channel processing
  • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
  • AirPlay 2 via firmware update, MusicCast
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • USB input

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Content

Overview

Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X550BT to Yamaha RX-V485 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Denon AVR-X550BT has 5 channel and the Yamaha RX-V485 has 5 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X550BT's being less powerful.


Denon AVR-X550BT Yamaha RX-V485

Denon AVR-X550BT was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

Yamaha RX-V485 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 69 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 78 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

AMPLIFIER
70
VIDEO FEATURES
94
AUDIO FEATURES
57
CONNECTIVITY
63
MULTIZONE
55
MISCELLANEOUS
51
RADIO
68
OVERALL
69
AMPLIFIER
79
VIDEO FEATURES
95
AUDIO FEATURES
69
CONNECTIVITY
83
MULTIZONE
55
MISCELLANEOUS
47
RADIO
96
OVERALL
78

Advantage of Denon AVR-X550BT

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X550BT over Yamaha RX-V485.

Denon AVR-X550BT has more channels and bigger power supply.

Denon AVR-X550BT vs Yamaha RX-V485
More Channels 5.2 vs 5.1
DTS Express vs
Dialog Normalization vs
More HDMI Inputs 5 vs 4
More Optical Outputs vs
Detachable Power Cord vs
Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
Bigger Power Supply 310 W vs 260 W
Longer Warranty 3 Years vs 2 Years
Higher FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB vs Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB

Advantage of Yamaha RX-V485

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V485 over Denon AVR-X550BT.

Yamaha RX-V485 has more power per channel, higher signal to noise ratio and higher bluetooth standard. It supports DSD streaming via HDMI and USB, gapless playback, Amazon Alexa, internet radio, Pandora, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Napster and SiriusXM. In video department only Yamaha RX-V485 supports HDCP 2.3 copy protection.

Denon AVR-X550BT vs Yamaha RX-V485
Bi-amp capability vs
Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 96 kHz vs up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB FLAC vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback vs
DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB vs 2-ch Input
Dialog Level Adjustment vs
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs via firmware update
Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
Video Signal Upscaling vs up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Works with Amazon Alexa vs
AirPlay vs AirPlay 2 via firmware update
Ethernet vs
Wi-Fi vs
More RCA Line Inputs 2 vs 4 (1 front)
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs vs 2
More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 3
Front A/V Inputs USB vs USB, mini-jack Audio
Internet Radio vs
Pandora vs
Spotify vs
Tidal vs
Deezer vs
Napster vs
SiriusXM Internet Radio vs
More Large Speaker Terminals vs 5
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 70 W (0.08% THD) vs 80 W (0.09% THD)
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 140 W (10% THD) vs 145 W (10% THD)
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB vs 110 dB
Newer Bluetooth Version 3․0 + EDR vs 4․2
Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% vs Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
Wider AM Frequency Range 522 kHz - 1611 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

STRENGTHS
  Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
  New HDCP Version
  HDR10
  Dolby Vision
  4K or 8K Video Passthrough
  Bluetooth
  USB Input
  Composite Video Inputs
  Zones
  Analog Tuner
WEAKNESSES
  5.1 Channel Processing
  No Dolby Atmos
  No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
  No DTS:X
  No IMAX Enhanced
  No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
  No HDR10+
  No Chromecast Built-In
  Few HDMI Outputs
  Few 8K Inputs
  Few Optical Inputs
  No RCA Pre-Outs

Audio Section

Amplifier

Denon AVR-X550BT Yamaha RX-V485

5 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-X550BT features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

5 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-V485 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

    Speaker Configurations

    Denon AVR-X550BT's and Yamaha RX-V485's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

    • Configurations: Available configurations are:
    • Denon AVR-X550BT: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
    • Yamaha RX-V485: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
    • Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-V485 is able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

    • Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

      Yamaha RX-V485 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.



      Sound Processing

      • Compressed Music Enhancer: Denon AVR-X550BT and Yamaha RX-V485 feature Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.

      Room Calibration

      Denon AVR-X550BT comes with and Yamaha RX-V485 comes with YPAO room correction system.

      • YPAO: The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your room.

    Video Section

    HDMI

    Denon AVR-X550BT comes with 5 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

    Yamaha RX-V485 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
    • 4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-V485: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
    • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
    • HDCP Copy Protection: Denon AVR-X550BT is HDCP 2.2 and Yamaha RX-V485 is HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
    • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

    HDR (High Dynamic Range)

    Both receivers support HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

    High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.

    • HDR10: HDR10 uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors. It is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness, however common HDR10 contents are mastered with peak brightness from 1,000 to 4,000 nits.
    • Dolby Vision: Dolby Vision is a set of technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories for high dynamic range (HDR) video. It covers content creation, distribution, and playback. Like HDR10+, it includes dynamic metadata that are used to adjust and optimize each frame of the HDR video to the consumer display's capabilities in a way specified by the content creator. Dolby Vision allows for a maximum resolution of 8K up to 12-bit color depth, maximum peak brightness of 10,000 nits and a color gamut up to Rec. 2020. It uses Dolby's proprietary dynamic metadata defined in SMPTE ST 2094-10.
    • Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): The Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) is a transfer function developed mainly for HDR live video feed and over-the-air broadcasts. It is an HDR format that uses BT.2020 color primaries and a bitdepth of 10-bit. It is backward compatible with the transfer function of SDR and is designed to be better-suited for television broadcasting, where the metadata required for other HDR formats is not backward compatible with non-HDR displays. HLG defines a non-linear optical-electro transfer function, in which the lower half of the signal values use a gamma curve and the upper half of the signal values use a logarithmic curve.

    Inputs and Outputs

    Audio

    • Analog Line Inputs: There are 2 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X550BT and 4 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-V485 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
    • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 0 optical input and 2 optical outputs are available on Denon AVR-X550BT and 0 optical input, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-V485 for digital audio connections.
    • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

    Video

    • HDMI:
    • Denon AVR-X550BT
      Inputs:
      5   Outputs: 1
      8K Inputs: 0.
    • Yamaha RX-V485
      Inputs:
      4   Outputs: 1
      8K Inputs: 0.
    • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
    • Denon AVR-X550BT
      Inputs:
      2   Outputs: 1.
    • Yamaha RX-V485
      Inputs:
      3   Outputs: 1.

    Front A/V Inputs

    • Denon AVR-X550BT: USB
    • Yamaha RX-V485: USB, mini-jack Audio

    Denon AVR-X550BT

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    Yamaha RX-V485

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    Specifications

    And in the end let us list all the available specifications of the receivers side-by-side.

    BASICS Denon AVR-X550BT Yamaha RX-V485
    BrandDenonYamaha
    ModelAVR-X550BTRX-V485
    TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
    CountryUKUSA
    Release Year20182018
    AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X550BT Yamaha RX-V485
    Channels5.25.1
    Front Wide Channel Support
    Discrete Amplification
    THX™ Certification
    Continuous 6 Ω Rated
    Certified 4 Ω Performance
    Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
    Bi-amp Capability
    AUDIO Denon AVR-X550BT Yamaha RX-V485
    Surround:AI™
    DACBurr-Brown DAC x 3
    DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit
    Maximum Channel Processing5.15.1
    D.D.S.C. HD Digital
    Alpha Processing
    Air Studios Monitor Certification
    Dolby Atmos
    Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
    Dolby Atmos Music
    Dolby TrueHD
    Dolby Digital Plus
    Dolby Surround Upmixer
    Dolby Pro Logic PLII PLII
    Dolby Digital EX
    Surround EX
    DTS:X
    DTS Neural:X
    DTS Virtual:X
    DTS Neo Neo:6 Neo:6
    DTS-HD Master Audio
    DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
    DTS 96/24
    DTS Express
    DTS-ES
    IMAX Enhanced
    Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
    PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
    Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLACMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
    High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 96 kHz up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
    High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLACApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
    Gapless Playback
    DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
    DSD via USB 2-ch Input
    DSD to PCM Converter
    USB DAC
    Jitter Reduction
    DTS Dialog Control
    Dialog Enhancement
    Dialog Level Adjustment
    Dialog Normalization
    Dialogue Lift
    Compressed Music Enhancer including enhancer for Bluetooth®
    High-resolution Music Enhancer
    Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
    Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
    Audyssey Dynamic EQ
    Audyssey Dynamic Volume
    Audyssey LFC
    Audyssey Sub EQ HT
    Audyssey DSX
    Direct Mode
    Straight Decoding Mode
    Pure Direct Mode
    CINEMA DSP 3D
    DSP Programs17
    SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
    Virtual Speakers
    Independent Subwoofer Outputs
    CALIBRATION Denon AVR-X550BT Yamaha RX-V485
    Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization
    Audyssey App Support
    YPAO Volume
    Optimized Bass Redirection
    Bass Sync
    VIDEO Denon AVR-X550BT Yamaha RX-V485
    Enhanced ARC via firmware update
    HDCP Version2.22.3
    HDR10
    HDR10+
    Dynamic HDR
    Dolby Vision
    HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
    BT.2020 color space
    QMS (Quick Media Switching)
    ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
    VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
    QFT (Quick Frame transport)
    3-D Ready
    Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
    Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
    Analog To HDMI Upconversion
    Component Video Upscaling
    Analog to Analog Video conversion
    isf Certified Calibration Control
    CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-X550BT Yamaha RX-V485
    MHL Input
    FireConnect
    FlareConnect
    MusicCast
    HEOS
    Chromecast Built-In
    DTS Play-Fi
    Works with Amazon Alexa
    Google assistant
    Works with SONOS
    AirPlay AirPlay 2 via firmware update
    Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
    Remote App Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
    InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
    Ethernet
    Ethernet Switch
    Wi-Fi
    Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
    Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
    HDBaseT Compatible
    HDMI Inputs54
    HDMI Outputs11
    8K Inputs
    USB Input1 (Front) for USB memoryUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
    USB DC Out Port
    RCA Line Input24 (1 front)
    RCA Line Output
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Optical Inputs21
    Optical Outputs
    Coaxial Inputs2
    Composite Video Input23
    Composite Video Output11
    S-Video Input
    S-Video Output
    Component Video Input
    Component Video Output
    PC In
    Multi-Channel Input
    RCA Pre-Outs0.20.1
    XLR Pre-outs
    Front A/V InputsUSBUSB, mini-jack Audio
    Speaker A/B
    Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
    ZONES Denon AVR-X550BT Yamaha RX-V485
    Zones11
    Zone B Video Output
    RS-232C Interface
    +12V Trigger Output
    Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 00 / 0
    Party Mode
    MISC Denon AVR-X550BT Yamaha RX-V485
    On-Screen Display color OSD
    GUI Languages3
    SCENESCENE (4 sets)
    Web Browser Control
    Control4 SDDP
    PreAmp Mode
    Display 1 line
    Remote ControllerRC-1216
    Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
    Detachable Power Cord
    dockport
    Denon Link HD
    Setup Assistant
    Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
    RADIO Denon AVR-X550BT Yamaha RX-V485
    Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
    Presets40
    Digital Radio
    Internet Radio
    Pandora
    Spotify
    Tidal
    Deezer
    Napster
    SiriusXM Internet Radio
    CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-X550BT Yamaha RX-V485
    Front Panelnot Metal
    A.R.T. Wedge
    Speaker Terminals55
    Large Speaker Terminals5
    Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
    Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
    High Grade Audio Components
    Gold plated RCA terminals
    POWER Denon AVR-X550BT Yamaha RX-V485
    Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50/60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
    Power Consumption310 W260 W
    No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W
    Standby Power0.1 W0.1 W
    GENERAL Denon AVR-X550BT Yamaha RX-V485
    ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
    Auto Power Standby
    Auto Power off
    Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 151 mm x 319mm
    17 1/8" x 6" x 12 5/8"
    435 mm x 161 mm x 327 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 225.5 mm x 327 mm)
    17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 8-7/8" x 12-7/8")
    Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)20.5" x 15.4" x 9"
    Weight7.6 kg (16 lbs 12 oz)7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)
    Weight of Package20.4 lbs
    Warranty3 Years2 Years
    SPECS Denon AVR-X550BT Yamaha RX-V485
    Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 270 W (0.08% THD)80 W (0.09% THD)
    Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 295 W (0.9% THD)
    Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)115 W (0.9% THD)
    Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)140 W (10% THD)
    Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 290 W (0.7% THD)
    Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)140 W (10% THD)145 W (10% THD)
    Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)130 W (1% THD)
    Dynamic Power per Channel (2180 W
    Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)160 W
    Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)130 W
    Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)110 W
    Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
    Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
    Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
    Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
    Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
    S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)98 dB110 dB
    Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
    Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
    Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)70 dB/50 dB
    DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
    DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
    Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
    Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
    Video S/N Ratio50 dB
    Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
    Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
    Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
    Bluetooth Version3․0 + EDR4․2
    Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
    USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 AUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
    FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
    FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
    FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
    FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dBMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
    FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
    AM Frequency522 kHz - 1611 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
    AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV

    * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
    ** - 480i/576i only
    *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
    **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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