Yamaha RX-V483 vs Yamaha RX-V485

Here we are comparing Yamaha RX-V483 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. Both receivers have 5 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.

Yamaha RX-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
Yamaha RX-V483 was introduced in 2017. 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.	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 Yamaha RX-V483 and Yamaha RX-V485 and gave both of them the score of 76 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-V483 over Yamaha RX-V485.

	Yamaha RX-V483	vs	Yamaha RX-V485
DTS Express		vs
Pandora		vs

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V485 over Yamaha RX-V483.

	Yamaha RX-V483	vs	Yamaha RX-V485
Higher DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	vs	384 kHz/32 Bit
Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB	up to 192 kHz	vs	up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
Works with Amazon Alexa		vs
AirPlay	AirPlay	vs	AirPlay 2 via firmware update
Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	vs	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n	vs	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz	vs	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Newer Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR	vs	4․2

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-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
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
Wi-Fi	with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
Composite Video Inputs	3	3
Ethernet
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM with RDS
Spotify
Tidal

WEAKNESSES	Yamaha RX-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
Few Channels	5.1	5.1
Low Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 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
Few HDMI Inputs	4	4
Few HDMI Outputs	1	1
Few 8K Inputs
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	0.1
No Zones	1	1
No Digital Radio

Yamaha RX-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
5 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-V483 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 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).

AMPLIFIER	Yamaha RX-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
Channels	5.1	5.1
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 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-V483's and Yamaha RX-V485's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Configurations: Available configurations are:
Yamaha RX-V483: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
Yamaha RX-V485: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
• 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are 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-V483 and Yamaha RX-V485 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-V483 and Yamaha RX-V485 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-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
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-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
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	4 (1 front)	4 (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-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
Brand	Yamaha	Yamaha
Model	RX-V483	RX-V485
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	UK and Europe	UK, Europe, Middle East and Russia
Release Year	2017	2018
Predecessor		Yamaha RX-V483
Successor	Yamaha RX-V485

AMPLIFIER	Yamaha RX-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
Channels	5.1	5.1
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 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-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
Surround:AI™
DAC	Burr-Brown	Burr-Brown DAC x 3
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	384 kHz/32 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
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
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	3D	3D
DSP Programs	17	17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP	Virtual CINEMA FRONT	Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Yamaha RX-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	YPAO sound optimization	YPAO sound optimization
YPAO Volume

VIDEO FEATURES	Yamaha RX-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
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-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
Wi-Fi	with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay	AirPlay 2 via firmware update
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Yamaha RX-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
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	4 (1 front)	4 (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-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
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-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
On-Screen Display	color OSD	color OSD
SCENE	SCENE (4 sets)	SCENE (4 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode

RADIO	Yamaha RX-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM with RDS
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Yamaha RX-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	5	5
Large Speaker Terminals	5	5
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Yamaha RX-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50 Hz	AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	260 W	260 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Yamaha RX-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
Dimensions (W x H x D)	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")	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"
Weight	8.1 kg (17.9 lbs)	7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)
Weight of Package		20.4 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS	Yamaha RX-V483	Yamaha RX-V485
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 W (0.09% THD)	80 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	115 W (0.9% THD)	115 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	135 W (10% THD)	135 W (10% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)	160 W	160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	130 W	130 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 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
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	11.2 MHz, 5.6 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
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz	87.50 MHz - 108.00 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	531 kHz - 1611 kHz	531 kHz - 1611 kHz
Warranty	2 Years	2 Years

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