Yamaha RX-V385
Yamaha RX-V383
Highlights
- 5.1 channels
- 5.1 channel processing
- 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
- Bluetooth
- USB input
Highlights
- 5.1 channels
- 5.1 channel processing
- 70 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
- Bluetooth
- USB input
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Overview
Here we are comparing Yamaha RX-V385 to Yamaha RX-V383 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 5 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.
We have evaluated both receivers. Yamaha RX-V385 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.
Yamaha RX-V385
Yamaha RX-V383
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 RX-V385
This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V385 over Yamaha RX-V383.
Only Yamaha RX-V385 has bi-amp capability.
| Yamaha RX-V385 | vs | Yamaha RX-V383 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bi-amp capability | vs | ||
| Direct Mode | vs | ||
| More Large Speaker Terminals | 5 | vs | 2 |
Advantage of Yamaha RX-V383
This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V385 over Yamaha RX-V383.
Only Yamaha RX-V385 has bi-amp capability.
| Yamaha RX-V385 | vs | Yamaha RX-V383 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTS Express | vs | ||
| Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 2 Ω, Front) | 150 W | vs | 160 W |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.
PROS |
|---|
| 👍 Dolby TrueHD |
| 👍 Dolby Digital Plus |
| 👍 Dolby Pro Logic |
| 👍 DTS Neo |
| 👍 DTS-HD Master Audio |
| 👍 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio |
| 👍 DTS 96/24 |
| 👍 DSD via HDMI |
| 👍 Dialog Level Adjustment |
| 👍 Compressed Music Enhancer |
| 👍 Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) |
| 👍 Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. |
| 👍 HDR10 |
| 👍 BT.2020 color space |
| 👍 Dolby Vision |
| 👍 HLG |
| 👍 3-D Ready |
| 👍 4K or 8K Video Passthrough |
| 👍 4K or 8K Signal Upscaling |
| 👍 Bluetooth |
| 👍 eARC |
| 👍 New HDCP Version |
| 👍 USB Input |
| 👍 Composite Video Inputs |
| 👍 Composite Video Outputs |
| 👍 Zones |
| 👍 Analog Tuner |
CONS |
|---|
| 👍 No Front Wide Channel Support |
| 👍 Not Certified 4 Ω Performance |
| 👍 Few Channel Processing |
| 👍 No Dolby Atmos |
| 👍 No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization |
| 👍 No Dolby Surround Upmixer |
| 👍 No DTS:X |
| 👍 No DTS Neural:X |
| 👍 No DTS Virtual:X |
| 👍 No IMAX Enhanced |
| 👍 No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer |
| 👍 No High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network |
| 👍 No Gapless Playback |
| 👍 No DSD via USB |
| 👍 No DTS Dialog Control |
| 👍 No High-resolution Music Enhancer |
| 👍 No HDR10+ |
| 👍 No Chromecast Built-In |
| 👍 Does not Work with Amazon Alexa |
| 👍 Does Not Work with SONOS |
| 👍 No Ethernet |
| 👍 No Wi-Fi |
| 👍 Few HDMI Inputs |
| 👍 Few HDMI Outputs |
| 👍 Few Analog Audio Line Inputs |
| 👍 No Phono Input |
| 👍 No Component Video Inputs |
| 👍 No Multi-Channel Input |
| 👍 No Analog Pre-Outs |
| 👍 No Pandora |
| 👍 No Spotify |
| 👍 No Tidal |
| 👍 No Deezer |
| 👍 No Napster |
| 👍 No SiriusXM Internet Radio |
| 👍 Old Bluetooth Version |
Amplifier
Yamaha RX-V385 and Yamaha RX-V383 have 5 channel amplifiers. Yamaha RX-V385 delivers 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and Yamaha RX-V383 delivers 70 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) Since 2016 all receiver manufacturers have dropped front wide channel support and these models are no exceptions.
Video Features
Both receivers support 4K passthrough up to 60p. They both do 4K upscaling up to 60p. The receivers support HDR10, Dolby Vision.
HDR10
High-dynamic-range (HDR) video has greater dynamic range than standard-dynamic-range (SDR) video with brigter whites and deeper blacks. HDR10 was announced on August 27, 2015, by the Consumer Technology Association and 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 up to 1000 nits of brightness and 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors.
Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision is an update to HDR10 by adding dynamic metadata that can be used to more accurately adjust brightness levels up to 10,000 nits maximum brightness on a scene-by-scene or frame-by-frame basis and supports up to 12-bit color depth (4096 shades of RGB) and 8K resolution.
Adaptive DRC
Yamaha RX-V385 and Yamaha RX-V383 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 RX-V385
Yamaha RX-V385 can also connect to bluetooth devices via built-in bluetooth adapter. It has 4 HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.3 copy protection.
Front panel has USB and mini-jack Audio inputs.
Yamaha RX-V383
Yamaha RX-V383 can also connect to bluetooth devices via built-in bluetooth adapter. It has 4 HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.3 copy protection.
Front panel has USB and mini-jack Audio inputs.
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 RX-V385 and here - Yamaha RX-V383.
| BASICS | Yamaha RX-V385 | vs | Yamaha RX-V383 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Yamaha | vs | Yamaha |
| Model | RX-V385 | vs | RX-V383 |
| Type | A/V Receiver | vs | A/V Receiver |
| Country | Asia | vs | Asia |
| Release Year | 2018 | vs | 2017 |
| AMPLIFIER | Yamaha RX-V385 | vs | Yamaha RX-V383 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.1 | vs | 5.1 |
| Front Wide Channel Support | vs | ||
| THX™ Certification | vs | ||
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | vs | ||
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | vs | ||
| Bi-amp Capability | vs |
| AUDIO | Yamaha RX-V385 | vs | Yamaha RX-V383 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surround:AI™ | vs | ||
| DAC | Burr-Brown DAC x 3 | vs | Burr-Brown |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 5.1 | vs | 5.1 |
| 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 | PLII | vs | PLII |
| 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 | vs | ||
| IMAX Enhanced | vs | ||
| Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | vs | ||
| PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | vs | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
| Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV | vs | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | vs | ||
| 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 via USB | vs | ||
| 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 | including enhancer for Bluetooth® | vs | including enhancer for Bluetooth® |
| 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 | ||
| Direct Mode | vs | ||
| Straight Decoding Mode | vs | ||
| CINEMA DSP | vs | ||
| DSP Programs | 17 | vs | 17 |
| SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | Virtual CINEMA FRONT | vs | Virtual CINEMA FRONT |
| Virtual Speakers | vs | ||
| Independent Dual Subwoofer Output | vs |
| CALIBRATION | Yamaha RX-V385 | vs | Yamaha RX-V383 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | YPAO sound optimization | vs | YPAO sound optimization |
| YPAO Volume | vs |
| VIDEO | Yamaha RX-V385 | vs | Yamaha RX-V383 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Signal Type | PAL | vs | 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 4K 60p 4:4:4 | vs | up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 |
| Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 | vs | up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | vs | ||
| Component Video Upscaling | vs | ||
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | vs | ||
| isf Certified Calibration Control | vs |
| CONNECTIVITY | Yamaha RX-V385 | vs | Yamaha RX-V383 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHL Input | 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 | ||
| Remote App | vs | ||
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | vs | ||
| Ethernet | vs | ||
| Ethernet Switch | vs | ||
| Wi-Fi | vs | ||
| Bluetooth | SBC, in and out | vs | SBC |
| HDBaseT Compatible | vs | ||
| Enhanced ARC | via firmware update | vs | via firmware update |
| HDCP Version | 2.3 | vs | 2.3 |
| HDMI Input | 4 | vs | 4 |
| HDMI Output | 1 | vs | 1 |
| USB Input | USB memory, Portable Audio Player | vs | USB memory, Portable Audio Player |
| USB DC Out Port | vs | ||
| Analog Audio Line Input | 3 (1 Front) | vs | 3 (1 Front) |
| Analog Audio Line Output | vs | ||
| Phono Input | vs | ||
| Optical In | 1 | vs | 1 |
| Optical Out | vs | ||
| Coaxial In/Out | 2 / | vs | 2 / |
| Composite Video Input | 3 | vs | 3 |
| Composite Video Output | 1 | vs | 1 |
| S-Video Input | vs | ||
| S-Video Output | vs | ||
| Component Video Input | vs | ||
| Component Video Output | vs | ||
| PC In | vs | ||
| Multi-Channel Input | vs | ||
| Analog Pre-Outs | 0.1 | vs | 0.1 |
| XLR Inputs | vs | ||
| XLR Pre-outs | vs | ||
| Front A/V Inputs | USB, mini-jack Audio | vs | USB, mini-jack Audio |
| Speaker A/B | vs | ||
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm | vs | 6.3 mm |
| ZONES | Yamaha RX-V385 | vs | Yamaha RX-V383 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zones | 1 | vs | 1 |
| Zone B Video Output | vs | ||
| RS-232 | vs | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | vs | ||
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 0 / 0 | vs | 0 / 0 |
| Party Mode | vs |
| MISC | Yamaha RX-V385 | vs | Yamaha RX-V383 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Screen Display | color OSD | vs | color OSD |
| SCENE | SCENE (4 sets) | vs | SCENE (4 sets) |
| Web Browser Control | vs | ||
| PreAmp Mode | vs | ||
| Remote Controller | vs | ||
| Detachable Power Cord | vs | ||
| dockport | vs |
| RADIO | Yamaha RX-V385 | vs | Yamaha RX-V383 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | vs | FM/AM |
| Presets | 40 | vs | 40 |
| Digital Radio | vs | ||
| Internet Radio | vs | ||
| Pandora | vs | ||
| Spotify | vs | ||
| Tidal | vs | ||
| Deezer | vs | ||
| Napster | vs | ||
| SiriusXM Internet Radio | vs |
| CONSTRUCTION | Yamaha RX-V385 | vs | Yamaha RX-V383 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.R.T. Wedge | vs | ||
| Speaker Terminals | 5 | vs | 5 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 5 | vs | 2 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | vs | ||
| Gold plated RCA terminals | vs |
| POWER | Yamaha RX-V385 | vs | Yamaha RX-V383 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz | vs | AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 260 W | vs | 260 W |
| Standby Power | 0.1 W | vs | 0.1 W |
| GENERAL | Yamaha RX-V385 | vs | Yamaha RX-V383 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | vs | ||
| Auto Power Standby | vs | ||
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 161 mm x 315 mm 17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-3/8" | vs | 435 mm x 151 mm x 315 mm 17-1/8" x 6" x 12-3/8" |
| Weight | 7.7 kg (17.0 lbs) | vs | 7.4 kg (16.3 lbs) |
| Warranty | 2 Years | vs | 2 Years |
| SPECS | Yamaha RX-V385 | vs | Yamaha RX-V383 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 | 70 W (0.09% THD) | vs | 70 W (0.09% THD) |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) | 100 W (0.9% THD) | vs | 100 W (0.9% THD) |
| Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) | 135 W (10% THD) | vs | 135 W (10% THD) |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (2 | 150 W | vs | 160 W |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 130 W | vs | 130 W |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front) | 110 W | vs | 110 W |
| Damping Factor | 100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω) | vs | 100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω) |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ | vs | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) | 2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) | vs | 2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) |
| Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer) | vs | 1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer) |
| Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance | 100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω) | vs | 100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω) |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 110 dB | vs | 110 dB |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | +0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz) | vs | +0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz) |
| Residual Noise (IHF-A Network) | 150 µV (Speaker Out) | vs | 150 µV (Speaker Out) |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE) | 70 dB/50 dB | vs | 70 dB/50 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 (Composite) | vs | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
| Video Maximum Input | 1.5 Vp-p | vs | 1.5 Vp-p |
| Video S/N Ratio | 50 dB | vs | 50 dB |
| Bluetooth Version | 2.1 + EDR | vs | 2.1 + EDR |
| Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | vs | 2.4 GHz |
| USB Terminal | USB2.0 5 V, 1 A | vs | USB2.0 5 V, 1 A |
| FM Frequency | 87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz | vs | 87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 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: 65 dB/64 dB | vs | Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB |
| FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6% | vs | Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6% |
| AM Frequency | 530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz | vs | 530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
