Pioneer VSX-534 vs Yamaha RX-V485

      Pioneer VSX-534

      Yamaha RX-V485
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-534
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V485
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Pioneer VSX-534 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. The Pioneer VSX-534 has 5 channel and the Yamaha RX-V485 has 5 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Pioneer VSX-534 Yamaha RX-V485

      Pioneer VSX-534 was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K 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.

      Highlights

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Bluetooth

      Highlights

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

      We evaluated Pioneer VSX-534 and Yamaha RX-V485 and gave them scores of 78 and 79 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.

      Pioneer VSX-534

      Yamaha RX-V485

      Amplifier
      84
      Amplifier
      79
      Audio Features
      86
      Audio Features
      69
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      57
      Connectivity
      83
      Zones
      55
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      59
      Radio
      96
      OVERALL
      78
      OVERALL
      79

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

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pioneer VSX-534 and Yamaha RX-V485.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-534

      Yamaha RX-V485

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   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
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-534

      Yamaha RX-V485

      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   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


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer VSX-534

      Yamaha RX-V485

      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Pioneer VSX-534

      Pioneer VSX-534
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-534 over Yamaha RX-V485.

      Pioneer VSX-534 vs Yamaha RX-V485
      More Channels 5.2 vs 5.1
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      DTS Express vs
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Dialog Normalization vs
      USB DC Out Port vs
      Bigger Power Supply 445 W vs 260 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 150 W (10% THD) vs 145 W (10% THD)

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      Onkyo TX-SR393
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      5.2 channel

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      Yamaha RX-A550
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Onkyo TX-SR309
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      5.1 channel

      65 W

      Marantz SR6015
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      9.2 channel

      110 W

      Sony STR-DH790
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      100 W

      Pioneer SC-LX904
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Pioneer SC-LX704
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      9.2 channel

      135 W

      Yamaha RX-V385
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Denon AVR-S660H
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      5.2 channel

      75 W

      Pioneer VSX-534D
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A750
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Advantage of Yamaha RX-V485

      Yamaha RX-V485
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V485 over Pioneer VSX-534.

      Pioneer VSX-534 vs Yamaha RX-V485
      Bi-amp capability vs
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLII
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      Virtual Speakers vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs via firmware update
      Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K vs up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      Wi-Fi vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      Google Assistant vs
      AirPlay vs AirPlay 2 via firmware update
      USB Input vs USB memory, Portable Audio Player
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 3 vs 4 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Inputs vs 3
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs vs USB, mini-jack Audio
      Internet Radio vs
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      More Large Speaker Terminals 2 vs 5
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 125 W vs 160 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 85 W vs 110 W
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 109 dB vs 110 dB
      Longer Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labor vs 2 Years

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      Yamaha RX-A2A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A3040
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Denon AVR-X2100W
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Denon AVR-X6700H
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Pioneer SC-99
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A880
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V483
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A730
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Onkyo TX-NR545
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      7.2 channel

      65 W

      Denon AVR-X6500H
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Pioneer VSX-45
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      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 Pioneer VSX-534 Yamaha RX-V485
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC YPAO sound optimization
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.3
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-534 Yamaha RX-V485
        Few Channels5.25.1
        Low Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing5.15.1
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Few HDMI Inputs44
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.1
        No Zones11
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-534 and 4 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-V485 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-534 and 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-V485 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:
      • Pioneer VSX-534
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-V485
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Pioneer VSX-534
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-V485
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Pioneer VSX-534: None
      • Yamaha RX-V485: USB, mini-jack Audio

      Pioneer VSX-534

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      Yamaha RX-V485

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