Yamaha RX-V485 vs Onkyo TX-NR609: Comprehensive Comparison

1. Overview

Here we are comparing Yamaha RX-V485 to Onkyo TX-NR609 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. The Yamaha RX-V485 has 5 channel and the Onkyo TX-NR609 has 7 channel amplifiers.

Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
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.	Onkyo TX-NR609 was introduced in 2011. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

We evaluated Yamaha RX-V485 and Onkyo TX-NR609 and gave them scores of 76 and 74 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

Yamaha RX-V485

Onkyo TX-NR609

Amplifier

68

Amplifier

83

Audio Features

69

Audio Features

71

Video Features

95

Video Features

58

Connectivity

83

Connectivity

74

Zones

55

Zones

77

Radio

90

Radio

93

OVERALL

76

OVERALL

74

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

2. Pros and Cons

In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha RX-V485 and Onkyo TX-NR609.

PROS

Yamaha RX-V485

Onkyo TX-NR609

DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
HDR10
Dolby Vision
eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
USB Input
Composite Video Inputs
Ethernet
Analog Tuner
Spotify
Tidal

THX™ Certification
DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet
Analog Tuner
Digital Radio
Pandora
Spotify

CONS

Yamaha RX-V485

Onkyo TX-NR609

Few Channels - 5.1
Low Power Output - 80 W
No Front Wide Channel Support
5.1 Channel Processing
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
4 HDMI Inputs
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
No Zones
No Digital Radio
No Pandora

No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough
No Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
No Tidal

And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

AVERAGE

Yamaha RX-V485

Onkyo TX-NR609

RCA Line Inputs
Bluetooth 4․2

7.2 Channels
Power Output - 100 W
7.1 Channel Processing
Wi-Fi
6 HDMI Inputs
2 Zones

3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V485

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V485 over Onkyo TX-NR609.

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Yamaha RX-V485

	Yamaha RX-V485	vs	Onkyo TX-NR609
Bi-amp capability		vs
Higher DAC Specs	384 kHz/32 Bit	vs	192 kHz/24 Bit
Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB	up to 192 kHz/32 Bit	vs	up to 96 kHz
Gapless Playback		vs
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	vs
Dialog Level Adjustment		vs
HDR10		vs
BT.2020 color space		vs
Dolby Vision		vs
HLG		vs
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	via firmware update	vs
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4	vs	up to 1080p
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4	vs	up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)
Wi-Fi		vs	via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)	vs
Works with Amazon Alexa		vs
AirPlay	AirPlay 2 via firmware update	vs
Tidal		vs
Deezer		vs
Higher Damping Factor	100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)	vs	60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	110 dB	vs	106 dB

4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR609

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR609 over Yamaha RX-V485.

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Onkyo TX-NR609

	Yamaha RX-V485	vs	Onkyo TX-NR609
More Channels	5.1	vs	7.2
Higher Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
THX™ Certification		vs	Select™2 Plus
More Channel Processing	5.1	vs	7.1
Dolby Pro Logic	PLII	vs	PLIIz
Dolby Digital EX		vs
DTS Express		vs
DTS-ES		vs	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
Audyssey Dynamic EQ		vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume		vs
Audyssey DSX		vs	Front Height
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		vs	Component, Composite, PC
More HDMI Inputs	4	vs	6 (1 front)
More Optical Inputs	1	vs	2
More RCA Line Inputs	4 (1 front)	vs	6
More RCA Line Outputs		vs	1
More Composite Video Inputs	3	vs	5 (1 front)
More Composite Video Outputs	1	vs	2
More Component Video Inputs		vs	2
More Component Video Outputs		vs	1
PC In		vs
Front A/V Inputs	USB, mini-jack Audio	vs	HDMI, USB, Composite Video
More Zones	1	vs	2
Digital Radio		vs	HD Radio via optional UP-HT1 Tuner (sold separately)
Pandora		vs
SiriusXM		vs
More Speaker Terminals	5	vs	9
More Large Speaker Terminals	5	vs	7
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals		vs
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)	135 W (10% THD)	vs	175 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front)	130 W	vs	210 W
Wider AM Frequency Range	531 kHz - 1611 kHz	vs	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz

5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

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-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	YPAO sound optimization	Audyssey 2EQ
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player	1 Front
Composite Video Inputs	3	5 (1 front)
Ethernet
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Spotify

WEAKNESSES	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
No Front Wide Channel Support
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 1080p
Few HDMI Outputs	1	1
Few 8K Inputs
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	0.2

6. Amplifier

Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
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).	7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR609 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR609 features Onkyo’s Wide Range Amp Technology (WRAT) circuit layout that prevents phase shifting by pushing the roll-off point higher than the listening-level frequency. Amplifying sound without phase shift creates an uncommonly well-focused and realistic audio image. If phase shift occurs and signal timing is not accurate, then neither is the resulting audio image.
3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry: Onkyo TX-NR609 features 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry. Standard amplifiers employ a negative feedback (NFB) design that counters distortion by feeding back the opposite phase of the output signal into the input stage. Unfortunately, NFB is easily affected by inverse electromotive forces from the speakers, leading to an increase in circuit noise. Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry is a core Onkyo technology incorporating a low-NFB design that makes the sound more natural. Sensitive to oscillations, this circuitry requires very advanced control technology in order to be incorporated into the amplifier.

THX™ Select™2 Plus certification

Onkyo TX-NR609 is THX™ Select™2 Plus certified. This means that it is ideally suited for a room where the screen-to-seat viewing distance is approximately 3 to 4 meters, and the room size is approximately 56 cubic meters.

AMPLIFIER	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
Channels	5.1	7.2
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification		Select™2 Plus
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

7. Speaker Configurations

Yamaha RX-V485's and Onkyo TX-NR609's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

Configurations: Available configurations are:

Yamaha RX-V485: 5.1 with internal amplifier.

Onkyo TX-NR609: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.

Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-V485 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.

8. Immersive Audio Formats

Audyssey DSX

Onkyo TX-NR609 supports Audyssey DSX which allows you to augment a standard five-channel home theater with either two Front Wide or two Front High speakers. The Wide channels create an expansive soundstage and bring out convincing directional effects. Alternatively, Height channels can add a vertical dimension to movie and game soundtracks.

AUDIO DECODING	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLII	PLIIz
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
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

9. HDMI

Yamaha RX-V485 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

Onkyo TX-NR609 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

4K/60Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-V485: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 video signal.
1080/60p Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR609: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-V485: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-NR609: It can upscale up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Onkyo TX-NR609 supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
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 Yamaha RX-V485 only).
HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection: Yamaha RX-V485 is 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)

Yamaha RX-V485 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

Onkyo TX-NR609 does not support HDR. 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-V485 supports 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-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	via firmware update
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 1080p
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4	up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)

10. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-V485 and 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR609 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Onkyo TX-NR609.
Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-V485 and 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR609 for digital audio connections.
Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

Video

HDMI:

Yamaha RX-V485
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0.

Onkyo TX-NR609
Inputs: 6 (1 front) Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0.

Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.

Yamaha RX-V485
Inputs: 3 Outputs: 1.

Onkyo TX-NR609
Inputs: 5 Outputs: 2.

Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors.
Onkyo TX-NR609 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.

Yamaha RX-V485
Inputs: 0 Outputs: 0.

Onkyo TX-NR609
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1.

Front A/V Inputs

Yamaha RX-V485: USB, mini-jack Audio
Onkyo TX-NR609: HDMI, USB, Composite Video

Yamaha RX-V485

Onkyo TX-NR609

TERMINALS	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
HDMI Inputs	4	6 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player	1 Front
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	4 (1 front)	6
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		2
Component Video Outputs		1

11. Evaluations

We evaluated Yamaha RX-V485 and Onkyo TX-NR609 and gave them scores of 76 and 74 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.

Yamaha RX-V485

Onkyo TX-NR609

OVERALL

76

OVERALL

74

Amplifier

AVERAGE

68

Few Channels - 5.1
Low Power Output - 80 W

GOOD

83

7.2 Channels
Power Output - 100 W
THX™ Certification

Audio Features

AVERAGE

69

Few Channels - 5.1
No Front Wide Channel Support
5.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
DSD via HDMI

GOOD

71

7.2 Channels
No Front Wide Channel Support
7.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
DSD via HDMI

Video Features

EXCELLENT

95

HDR10
No HDR10+
Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough

AVERAGE

58

No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough
Analog To HDMI Upconversion

Connectivity

GOOD

83

eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
4 HDMI Inputs
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
RCA Line Inputs
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Ethernet
Bluetooth 4․2

GOOD

74

No eARC
Wi-Fi
No Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
6 HDMI Inputs
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet

Zones

AVERAGE

55

No Zones

GOOD

77

2 Zones

Radio

EXCELLENT

90

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
Spotify
Tidal

EXCELLENT

93

Analog Tuner
Pandora
Spotify
No Tidal

12. Specifications

GENERAL	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
Brand	Yamaha	Onkyo
Model	RX-V485	TX-NR609
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Korea	USA
Release Year	2018	2011
Predecessor	Yamaha RX-V483
Successor		Onkyo TX-NR616

AMPLIFIER	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
Channels	5.1	7.2
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
THX™ Certification		Select™2 Plus
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
PUSH-PULL Design
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
Bi-amp Capability
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

AUDIO FEATURES	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
Digital Processing Crossover Network
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine		Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
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	7.1
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	PLIIz
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX		also known as Dolby Digital Surround 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
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
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	FLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz/32 Bit	up to 96 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction		PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Tone Control		Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	including enhancer for Bluetooth^®	Advanced Music Optimizer
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
THX Processing Mode
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX		Front Height
Phase-Matching Bass Boost
Direct Mode
Pure Audio Mode
Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
Straight Decoding Mode
CINEMA DSP	3D
DSP Programs	17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP	Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers		T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	YPAO sound optimization	Audyssey 2EQ
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume

VIDEO FEATURES	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	via firmware update
HDCP Version	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 1080p
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4	up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component, Composite, PC
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080p
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
Wi-Fi		via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
Bluetooth	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 2 via firmware update
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod and iPhone via USB or optional UP-A1 Dock (sold separately)
Remote App	(iPhone^® / iPad^® / Android™ phone / tablet)	iPod touch/iPhone
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
HDMI Inputs	4	6 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	USB memory, Portable Audio Player	1 Front
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	4 (1 front)	6
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.1	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		2
Component Video Outputs		1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB, mini-jack Audio	HDMI, USB, Composite Video
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
uport
dockport

ZONES	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
Number of Zones	1	2
Powered Zones		2
Zone 2 Outs		RCA Line Out
Zone B Video Output
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
On-Screen Display	color OSD	Advanced "Home" GUI
SCENE	SCENE (4 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode
ONKYO-RI System Control
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
Pre-Pro/Learning Remote		/
On Screen Remote Programming
Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
Activity Based Remote
Smart Grid-Ready

RADIO	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio		HD Radio via optional UP-HT1 Tuner (sold separately)
Internet Radio		vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
Solid Aluminum Front
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	5	9
Large Speaker Terminals	5	7
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
Power Supply	AC 220 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Independent Power Supply
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)		Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	260 W	6.2 A
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.2 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
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 173.5 mm x 328 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 12-15/16"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	20.5" x 15.4" x 9"
Weight	7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)	11.2 kg (24.7 lbs)
Weight of Package	20.4 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS	Yamaha RX-V485	Onkyo TX-NR609
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		100 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		125 W (0.1% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	115 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	135 W (10% THD)	175 W
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)		160 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)	160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)		240 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	130 W	210 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)	110 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		120 W
THD		0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
Damping Factor	100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)	60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)	2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		200 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance		2 V/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	110 dB	106 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)	20 Hz - 50 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)	150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)	70 dB/50 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	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 (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
Video Frequency Response		5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio	50 dB
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.50 MHz - 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)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	531 kHz - 1611 kHz	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
Warranty	2 Years	2 Years

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

Yamaha RX-V485 vs Onkyo TX-NR609

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1. Overview

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2. Pros and Cons

PROS

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CONS

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3. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V485

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5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

6. Amplifier

THX™ Select™2 Plus certification

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7. Speaker Configurations

8. Immersive Audio Formats

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9. HDMI

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

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10. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

Video

Front A/V Inputs

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11. Evaluations

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Audio Features

Video Features

Connectivity

Zones

Radio

12. Specifications

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