Here we are comparing Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 to Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 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. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers with Yamaha Aventage RX-A810's being more powerful.

Let us have a look at some highlights of the models.

We have evaluated both receivers. Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 gets higher overall score in our ranking system which is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

Amplifier score is based on power ratings, minimum impedance load, power supply, transformer type, total harmonic distortion, damping factor, signal to noise ratio and other small details. Audio score depends on the number of channels, front wide channel support, maximum channel processing, support of audio formats, DAC specifications, room calibration algorithm... Video score is based on HDR, Dolby Vision and 4K passthrough, upscaling, analog to HDMI upconversion. Connectivity score is defined from all wired and wireless inputs and outputs, internet and bluetooth connections, HEOS, SONOS and others. Multizone score depends on the number of zones with their outputs. Radio score is evaluated form digital radio support and analog tuner with its frequency range, signal to noise ratio, harmonic distortion...

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 over Yamaha Aventage RX-A800.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 has more power per channel. It supports internet radio and SiriusXM. It has phono input.

	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
DLNA 1.5	✔	✖
Remote Controll App	✔	✖
Ethernet	✔	✖
More HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	6 (1 front)
USB Input	iPod/iPhone, USB Memory, Portable Audio Player	✖
Phono Input	✔	✖
Web Control	✔	✖
Detachable Power Cord	✔	✖
Internet Radio	✔ vTuner	✖
SiriusXM Internet Radio	✔	✖
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	100 W (0.09% THD)	95 W (0.08% THD)
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 2 Ω, Front)	250 W	240 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front)	210 W	195 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 6 Ω, Front)	180 W	165 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front)	140 W	130 W

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 over Yamaha Aventage RX-A810.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 has bigger power supply. It has analog multi-channel input.

	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Multi-Channel Input	✖	✔ 7.1
Digital Radio	✖	✔ HD Radio with iTunes Tagging
Bigger Power Supply	300 W	400 W/500 VA
Higher FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/69 dB	HD: 80 dB, Mono/Stereo: 74 dB/ 70 dB
Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.3%

Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 share common strengths such as bluetooth and analog pre-outs.

STRENGTHS	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
DSD via HDMI	✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input	✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Bluetooth	✔ via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)	✔ via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Component Video Inputs	2	2
Analog Pre-Outs	7.2	7.2
Zones	2	2
Analog Tuner	✔ FM/AM	✔ FM/AM

Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 share common weaknesses such as no front wide channel support, no Dolby Atmos support, no DTS:X support, no Auro3D support, no HDR10, no Dolby Vision, no MHL input, no ChromeCast, no DTS Play-Fi, no Amazon Alexa, no SONOS, no wi-fi, no Pandora, no Spotify, no Tidal and no Deezer.

WEAKNESSES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
No Front Wide Channel Support	✖	✖
No Dolby Atmos	✖	✖
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization	✖	✖
No DTS:X	✖	✖
No DTS Neural:X	✖	✖
No DTS Virtual:X	✖	✖
No IMAX Enhanced	✖	✖
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer	✖	✖
No DTS Dialog Control	✖	✖
No Audyssey Dynamic EQ	✖	✖
No Audyssey Dynamic Volume	✖	✖
No Audyssey LFC	✖	✖
No Audyssey Sub EQ HT	✖	✖
No HDR10	✖	✖
No HDR10+	✖	✖
No Dynamic HDR	✖	✖
No Dolby Vision	✖	✖
No Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through	✖	✖
No VRR	✖	✖
No QFT	✖	✖
No 4K or 8K Video Passthrough	up to 1080p	up to 1080p
No 4K or 8K Video Upscaling	✔ up to 1080p *	✔ up to 1080p *
No MHL Input	✖	✖
No FireConnect	✖	✖
No FlareConnect	✖	✖
No MusicCast	✖	✖
No Chromecast Built-In	✖	✖
No DTS Play-Fi	✖	✖
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa	✖	✖
Does Not Work with SONOS	✖	✖
No Wi-Fi	✖	✖
No eARC	✖	✖
No Pandora	✖	✖
No Spotify	✖	✖
No Tidal	✖	✖
No Deezer	✖	✖

Amplifier

Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 have 7 channel amplifiers. Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 delivers 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 delivers 95 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and they both have stable performance at 4 Ω load.

Video Features

Both receivers support 1080p passthrough. They both do 1080p upscaling.

Adaptive DRC

Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 and Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 feature Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) which automatically adjusts the dynamic range of the sound according to the volume level. This ensures that you hear clear dialog and vocals, and all sound effects at comfortable levels. There is no need to adjust the volume level as you listen; everything from whispers to big explosions will be heard clearly and comfortably at the same volume setting. It also tones down loud TV commercials, and is ideal for low-volume, late-night listening, when you do not want to disturb others.

Connectivity

Yamaha Aventage RX-A810

Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 can be connected to internet using ethernet cable. It can also connect to bluetooth devices via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately). It has 8 HDMI inputs. There is a phono input with built-in phono stage for connecting the cartridge output of the turntable directly to the Receiver. There are 7.2 channel analog pre-outs for external amplification.

Front panel has HDMI, USB and Analog Audio and Composite inputs.

Yamaha Aventage RX-A800

Yamaha Aventage RX-A800 can also connect to bluetooth devices via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately). It has 6 HDMI inputs. There are 7.1 multi-channel analog inputs and 7.2 channel analog pre-outs for external amplification.

Front panel has HDMI and Analog Audio and Composite inputs.

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

Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - Yamaha Aventage RX-A810 and here - Yamaha Aventage RX-A800.

BASICS	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Brand	Yamaha	Yamaha
Series	Aventage	Aventage
Model	RX-A810	RX-A800
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Asia	USA
Release Year	2011	2010

AMPLIFIER	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Channels	7.2	7.2
Front Wide Channel Support	✖	✖
THX™ Certification	✖	✖
Continuous 6 Ω Rated	✔	✔
Certified 4 Ω Performance	✔	✔
Bi-amp Capability	✔	✔

AUDIO	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Surround:AI™	✖	✖
DAC	Burr-Brown	Burr-Brown
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification	✖	✖
Dolby Atmos	✖	✖
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization	✖	✖
Dolby TrueHD	✔	✔
Dolby Digital Plus	✔	✔
Dolby Surround Upmixer	✖	✖
Dolby Pro Logic	✔ PLIIx	✔ PLIIx
Dolby Digital 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	✔ Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	✔ Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced	✖	✖
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer	✖	✖
PCM	✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input	✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Multi-Channel Music File Playback via USB	✖	✖
Gapless Playback	✖	✖
DSD via HDMI	✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input	✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter	✖	✖
USB DAC	✖	✖
DTS Dialogue Control	✖	✖
Dialog Level Adjustment	✖	✖
Dialog Normalization	✔	✔
Dialogue Lift	✔	✔
Compressed Music Enhancer	✔	✔
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	✖	✖
Straight Decoding Mode	✔	✔
Pure Direct Mode	✔	✔
CINEMA DSP	✔ 3D	✔ 3D
DSP Programs	17	17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP	✔	✔
Virtual Speakers	✔	✔

CALIBRATION	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	✔ YPAO sound optimization with Multipoint measurement	✔ YPAO sound optimization
YPAO Volume	✖	✖
PEQ for SUB	Down to 31 Hz	Down to 31 Hz

VIDEO	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Video Signal Type	PAL	NTSC
Video Signal Format (Video Covnersion)	NTSC/PAL	NTSC/PAL
HDR10	✖	✖
HDR10+	✖	✖
Dynamic HDR	✖	✖
BT.2020 color space	✖	✖
Dolby Vision	✖	✖
Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)	✖	✖
Quick Media Switching (QMS)	✖	✖
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)	✖	✖
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)	✖	✖
Quick Frame Transport (QFT)	✖	✖
3-D Ready	✔	✔
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 1080p	up to 1080p
Video Signal Upscaling	✔ up to 1080p *	✔ up to 1080p *
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	✔ Component****, S-Video, Composite	✔ Component****, Composite
Component Video Upscaling	✖	✖
Analog to Analog Video conversion	✔ (Component**, Composite) to (Component, Composite)	✔ (Component**, Composite) to (Component, Composite)
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080i	1080i
Video Parameter Adjustments	✖	✖
isf Certified Calibration Control	✖	✖

CONNECTIVITY	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
MHL Input	✖	✖
DLNA 1.5	✔	✖
FireConnect	✖	✖
FlareConnect	✖	✖
MusicCast	✖	✖
Chromecast Built-In	✖	✖
DTS Play-Fi	✖	✖
Works with Amazon Alexa	✖	✖
Works with SONOS	✖	✖
AirPlay	✖	✖
Apple Product Connection	✔ iPod and iPhone via front USB, YDS-12 Dock (sold separately) or YID-W100 Wireless Dock (sold separately)	✔ iPod and iPhone via YDS-12 Dock (sold separately) or YID-W100 Wireless Dock (sold separately)
Remote App	✔	✖
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue	✖	✖
Ethernet	✔	✖
Ethernet Switch	✖	✖
Wi-Fi	✖	✖
Bluetooth	✔ via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)	✔ via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)
HDBaseT Compatible	✖	✖
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	✖	✖
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	6 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2	2 (simultaneous)
USB Input	iPod/iPhone, USB Memory, Portable Audio Player	✖
USB DC Out Port	✖	✖
Analog Audio Line Inputs	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Analog Audio Line Outputs	2	2
Phono Input	✔	✖
Optical Inputs	2	2
Optical Outputs	✖	✖
Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	2 / No	2 / No
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	2	2
S-Video Inputs	✖	✖
S-Video Outputs	✖	✖
Component Video Inputs	2	2
Component Video Outputs	1	1
PC In	✖	✖
Multi-Channel Input	✖	✔ 7.1
Analog Pre-Outs	7.2	7.2
XLR Inputs	✖	✖
XLR Pre-outs	✖	✖
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB, Analog Audio and Composite	HDMI, Analog Audio and Composite
Speaker A/B	✖	✖
Headphone Out	✔ 6.3 mm	✔ 6.3 mm

ZONES	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Zones	2	2
Powered Zones	Zone 2	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs	Line Out	Line Out
Zone B Video Output	✖	✖
Zone GUI	✖	✖
RS-232 Interface	✖	✖
+12V Trigger Output	1	1
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	1 / 1
Party Mode	✔	✔

MISC	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphical User Interface with Status	Graphical User Interface
SCENE	SCENE (4 sets)	SCENE (4 sets)
Web Control	✔	✖
PreAmp Mode	✖	✖
Remote Controller	✔ (Preset)	✔ (Preset)
Detachable Power Cord	✔	✖
dockport	1 (for optional YDS-12, YID-W10 or YBA-10 adapter)	1 (for optional YDS-12, YID-W10 or YBA-10 adapter)

RADIO	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Analog Tuner	✔ FM/AM	✔ FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio	✖	✔ HD Radio with iTunes Tagging
Internet Radio	✔ vTuner	✖
Pandora	✖	✖
Spotify	✖	✖
Tidal	✖	✖
Deezer	✖	✖
SiriusXM Internet Radio	✔	✖

CONSTRUCTION	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Solid Aluminum Front	Aluminum	Aluminum
A.R.T. Wedge	✔	✔
Speaker Terminals	9	9
Large Speaker Terminals	9	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals	✖	✖
Gold plated RCA terminals	✖	✖

POWER	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Power Supply	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	300 W	400 W/500 VA
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.2W

GENERAL	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Auto Power Standby	✔	✔
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 171 mm x 369 mm 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-1/2"	435 mm x 171 mm x 367.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-1/2"
Weight	11.1 kg (24.5 lbs)	11.2 kg (24.7 lbs)
Warranty	3 years	3 Years

SPECS	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	100 W (0.09% THD)	95 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	110 W (0.9% THD)	110 W (0.7% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)	250 W	240 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	210 W	195 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)	180 W	165 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	140 W	130 W
THD	0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)	0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)	2.3 V	2.3 V
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	200 mV/1.2 kΩ (REC OUT)	200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AUDIO OUT)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	100 mV/560 Ω (AV 5 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)	100 mV/560 Ω (AV 5 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	100 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)	150 µV (Speaker Out)	150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)	60 dB/45 dB	60 dB/45 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Maximum Input	1.5 Vp-p	1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)	5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio	50 dB	50 dB
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	✖
FM Frequency	87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/69 dB	HD: 80 dB, Mono/Stereo: 74 dB/ 70 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.3%
AM Frequency	530/531 MHz - 1710/1611 MHz	530 MHz - 1710 MHz

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