Denon AVR-S270BT vs Yamaha RX-V385
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Choosing between the Denon AVR-S270BT and Yamaha RX-V385? Both compete in the AVR / Receiver segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Denon AVR-S270BT scores higher in value, form factor. The Yamaha RX-V385 leads in room fit. They score similarly in audio quality, gaming performance, volume/SPL, ease of use, future-proofing.
For audio processing, these receivers feature different room correction systems (Yes vs YPAO). Room correction compensates for acoustic problems caused by room dimensions, furniture, and surfaces. Dirac Live applies time-domain FIR correction across the full spectrum; MultEQ XT32 measures at 32,768 frequency points.
These two AVR / Receiver options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
For most home theaters, the Denon AVR-S270BT is the stronger choice — it leads in 2 of 8 scored dimensions. The Yamaha RX-V385 makes more sense if you prioritize the 1 dimension where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Denon AVR-S270BT
Yamaha RX-V385
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Count | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Powered Channels | 5 | 5 |
| Max Processing Ch | — | — |
| Amplifier Class | AB | AB |
| Watts/Ch (8Ω) | 70W | 70W |
| Watts/Ch (6Ω) | — | — |
| Min Impedance | 6-ohm | 6-ohm |
| HDMI Inputs | 5 | 4 |
| HDMI Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0b | 2.1 |
| 4K/120Hz | No | No |
| 8K/60Hz | No | No |
| eARC | No | Yes |
| ALLM | No | No |
| VRR | No | No |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10 | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No | No |
| HLG | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Atmos Height Virt. | No | No |
| Dolby TrueHD | No | Yes |
| DTS:X | No | No |
| DTS Virtual:X | No | No |
| DTS-HD Master | No | Yes |
| Auro-3D | No | No |
| Room Correction | Yes | YPAO |
| Room Corr. Tier | — | — |
| Dirac Live | No | No |
| Dirac Bass Control | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| BT Transmit | No | No |
| AirPlay 2 | No | No |
| Google Cast | No | No |
| Spotify Connect | No | No |
| Roon Tested | No | No |
| HEOS | No | No |
| MusicCast | No | Yes |
| DTS Play-Fi | No | No |
| BluOS | No | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Alexa Built-in | No | No |
| Google Assistant | No | No |
| Siri/HomeKit | No | No |
| Works with Sonos | No | No |
| Wireless Rears | No | No |
| Zone 2 | No | Yes |
| Zone 3 | No | No |
| Zone 4 | No | No |
| Coax Digital In | 0 | 2 |
| Optical Digital In | 2 | 1 |
| Phono Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| Sub Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Pre-Out Channels | 0 | 0 |
| Headphone Out | Yes | Yes |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| Speaker Terminals | Binding Posts | Binding Posts |
| Remote App | No | Yes |
| AM/FM Tuner | — | AM/FM |
Key Differences
- Room Correction: Denon AVR-S270BT at Yes vs Yamaha RX-V385 at YPAO. Room correction compensates for acoustic problems caused by room dimensions, furniture, and surfaces. Dirac Live applies time-domain FIR correction across the full spectrum; MultEQ XT32 measures at 32,768 frequency points.
- Optical Digital In: Denon AVR-S270BT at 2 vs Yamaha RX-V385 at 1
- HDMI Inputs: Denon AVR-S270BT at 5 vs Yamaha RX-V385 at 4
- HDMI Version: Denon AVR-S270BT at 2.0b vs Yamaha RX-V385 at 2.1
- eARC: Denon AVR-S270BT at No vs Yamaha RX-V385 at Yes
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Denon AVR-S270BT if you want:
- + better hdmi inputs
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