Pioneer VSX-LX503 vs Pioneer VSX-LX303

      Pioneer VSX-LX503

      Pioneer VSX-LX303
      91
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      90
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      Evaluations

      We evaluated Pioneer VSX-LX503 and Pioneer VSX-LX303 and gave them scores of 91 and 90 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.


      Pioneer VSX-LX503

      Pioneer VSX-LX303

      OVERALL
      91
      OVERALL
      90

      Amplifier

      Pioneer VSX-LX503

      Pioneer VSX-LX303

      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   High Power Output - 120 W
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W

      Audio Features

      Pioneer VSX-LX503

      Pioneer VSX-LX303

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   11.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI

      Video Features

      Pioneer VSX-LX503

      Pioneer VSX-LX303

      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

      Connectivity

      Pioneer VSX-LX503

      Pioneer VSX-LX303

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE
      GOOD
      84
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

      Zones

      Pioneer VSX-LX503

      Pioneer VSX-LX303

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   3 Zones
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   3 Zones

      Radio

      Pioneer VSX-LX503

      Pioneer VSX-LX303

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

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