Yamaha RX-V385 vs Yamaha RX-V383

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.

Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
Yamaha RX-V385 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 and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.	Yamaha RX-V383 was introduced in 2017. 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 and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated Yamaha RX-V385 and Yamaha RX-V383 and gave both of them the score of 74 out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V385 over Yamaha RX-V383.

	Yamaha RX-V385	vs	Yamaha RX-V383
Bi-amp capability		vs
Higher DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	vs	192 kHz/24 Bit
Direct Mode		vs
More Large Speaker Terminals	5	vs	2

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V383 over Yamaha RX-V385.

	Yamaha RX-V385	vs	Yamaha RX-V383
DTS Express		vs

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

STRENGTHS	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	YPAO sound optimization	YPAO sound optimization
HDR10
Dolby Vision
eARC	via firmware update	via firmware update
New HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
Bluetooth	SBC, in and out	SBC
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
Composite Video Inputs	3	3
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM

WEAKNESSES	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
Few Channels	5.1	5.1
Low Power Output	70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
No Front Wide Channel Support
Channel Processing	5.1	5.1
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No 8K Passthrough	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
No Wi-Fi
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
Few HDMI Inputs	4	4
Few HDMI Outputs	1	1
Few 8K Inputs
Few RCA Line Inputs	3 (1 Front)	3 (1 Front)
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	0.1
No Ethernet
No Zones	1	1
No Digital Radio
No Pandora
No Spotify
No Tidal
Old Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR	2․1 + EDR

Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
5 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-V385 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-V383 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

AMPLIFIER	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
Channels	5.1	5.1
Power Output	70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

Yamaha RX-V385's and Yamaha RX-V383's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Configurations: Available configurations are:
Yamaha RX-V385: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
Yamaha RX-V383: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
• Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-V385 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.

Yamaha RX-V385 and Yamaha RX-V383 come with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

• 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 video signal.
• 4K Upscaling: Both receivers 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 2.3 Copy Protection: Both receivers are 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.

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

Yamaha RX-V385 and Yamaha RX-V383 support Audio Return Channel (ARC) which 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.

VIDEO FEATURES	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	via firmware update	via firmware update
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

TERMINALS	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
HDMI Inputs	4	4
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	3 (1 Front)	3 (1 Front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	0.1
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3	3
Composite Video Outputs	1	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs

GENERAL	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
Brand	Yamaha	Yamaha
Model	RX-V385	RX-V383
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Canada	USA
Release Year	2018	2017
Predecessor	Yamaha RX-V383
Successor		Yamaha RX-V385

AMPLIFIER	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
Channels	5.1	5.1
Power Output	70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
Surround:AI™
DAC	Burr-Brown DAC x 3	Burr-Brown
DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	5.1	5.1
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
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 USB	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Compressed Music Enhancer	including enhancer for Bluetooth®	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
CINEMA DSP
DSP Programs	17	17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP	Virtual CINEMA FRONT	Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	YPAO sound optimization	YPAO sound optimization
YPAO Volume

VIDEO FEATURES	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	via firmware update	via firmware update
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, in and out	SBC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
MusicCast
AirPlay
Remote App
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
HDMI Inputs	4	4
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	3 (1 Front)	3 (1 Front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	0.1
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3	3
Composite Video Outputs	1	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB, mini-jack Audio	USB, mini-jack Audio
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
Number of Zones	1	1
Zone B Video Output
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	0 / 0
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
On-Screen Display	color OSD	color OSD
SCENE	SCENE (4 sets)	SCENE (4 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode

RADIO	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	5	5
Large Speaker Terminals	5	2
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	260 W	260 W
Maximum Power Consumption	600 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
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"	435 mm x 151 mm x 315 mm 17-1/8" x 6" x 12-3/8"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	20.5" x 16" x 9"
Weight	7.7 kg (17.0 lbs)	7.4 kg (16.3 lbs)
Weight of Package	30 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS	Yamaha RX-V385	Yamaha RX-V383
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	70 W (0.09% THD)	70 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	85 W (0.9% THD)	85 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)	100 W (0.9% THD)	100 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)	130 W (10% THD)	130 W (10% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	145 W (10% THD)	145 W (10% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)	180 W	180 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	160 W	160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)	130 W	130 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	110 W	110 W
Damping Factor	100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)	100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)	2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)	2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)	1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)	100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	110 dB	110 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)	+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)	150 µV (Speaker Out)	150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)	70 dB/50 dB	70 dB/50 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Maximum Input	1.5 Vp-p	1.5 Vp-p
Video S/N Ratio	50 dB	50 dB
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 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: 65 dB/64 dB	Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	530 kHz - 1710 kHz	530 kHz - 1710 kHz
Warranty	2 Years	2 Years

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