Overview

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.

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...

Advantage of Yamaha Aventage RX-A810

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, Pandora and SiriusXM.

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

Advantage of Yamaha Aventage RX-A800

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, Pandora and SiriusXM.

	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Multi-Channel Input		vs	7.1
Digital Radio		vs	HD Radio with iTunes Tagging
Higher FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/69 dB	vs	HD: 80 dB, Mono/Stereo: 74 dB/ 70 dB
Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%	vs	Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.3%

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

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

Side by Side Comparison

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

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

AUDIO	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Surround:AI™		vs
DAC	Burr-Brown	vs	Burr-Brown
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	vs	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification		vs
Dolby Atmos		vs
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization		vs
Dolby TrueHD		vs
Dolby Digital Plus		vs
Dolby Surround Upmixer		vs
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIx	vs	PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX		vs
DTS:X		vs
DTS Neural:X		vs
DTS Virtual:X		vs
DTS Neo	Neo:6	vs	Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio		vs
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio		vs
DTS 96/24		vs
DTS Express		vs
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	vs	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced		vs
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer		vs
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	vs	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Multi-Channel Music File Playback via USB		vs
Gapless Playback		vs
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	vs	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter		vs
USB DAC		vs
DTS Dialog Control		vs
Dialog Level Adjustment		vs
Dialog Normalization		vs
Dialogue Lift		vs
Compressed Music Enhancer		vs
High-resolution Music Enhancer		vs
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)		vs
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting		vs
Audyssey Dynamic EQ		vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume		vs
Audyssey LFC		vs
Audyssey Sub EQ HT		vs
Audyssey DSX		vs
Straight Decoding Mode		vs
Pure Direct Mode		vs
CINEMA DSP	3D	vs	3D
DSP Programs	17	vs	17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		vs
Virtual Speakers		vs

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

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

CONNECTIVITY	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
MHL Input		vs
DLNA 1.5		vs
FireConnect		vs
FlareConnect		vs
MusicCast		vs
Chromecast Built-In		vs
DTS Play-Fi		vs
Works with Amazon Alexa		vs
Works with SONOS		vs
AirPlay		vs
Apple Product Connection	iPod and iPhone via front USB, YDS-12 Dock (sold separately) or YID-W100 Wireless Dock (sold separately)	vs	iPod and iPhone via YDS-12 Dock (sold separately) or YID-W100 Wireless Dock (sold separately)
Remote App		vs
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue		vs
Ethernet		vs
Ethernet Switch		vs
Wi-Fi		vs
Bluetooth	via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)	vs	via optional YBA-10 adapter (sold separately)
HDBaseT Compatible		vs
Enhanced ARC		vs
HDMI Input	8 (1 front)	vs	6 (1 front)
HDMI Output	2	vs	2 (simultaneous)
USB Input	iPod/iPhone, USB Memory, Portable Audio Player	vs
USB DC Out Port		vs
Analog Audio Line Input	5 (1 front)	vs	5 (1 front)
Analog Audio Line Output	2	vs	2
Phono Input		vs
Optical In	2	vs	2
Optical Out		vs
Coaxial In/Out	2 /	vs	2 /
Composite Video Input	5 (1 front)	vs	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Output	2	vs	2
S-Video Input		vs
S-Video Output		vs
Component Video Input	2	vs	2
Component Video Output	1	vs	1
PC In		vs
Multi-Channel Input		vs	7.1
Analog Pre-Outs	7.2	vs	7.2
XLR Inputs		vs
XLR Pre-outs		vs
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB, Analog Audio and Composite	vs	HDMI, Analog Audio and Composite
Speaker A/B		vs
Headphone Out	6.3 mm	vs	6.3 mm

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

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

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

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

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

GENERAL	Yamaha Aventage RX-A810	vs	Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Auto Power Standby		vs
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"	vs	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)	vs	11.2 kg (24.7 lbs)
Warranty	3 years	vs	3 Years

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

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