Rank #8 in Best AV Receiver 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Wattage Numbers That Don't Add Up
Yamaha RX-V4A 5.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver
- Rating
- 4.4
- Ratings
- 67
- Rank
- #8
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
Yamaha's RX-V4A is a 5.2-channel AV receiver ranked #8 in our guide to AV receivers. The listing leads with a price of £449.00 and a 4.4-star rating from 67 reviews, but the spec table underneath is where the numbers stop agreeing: it lists 'Output Power' as 80 Watts and 'Output Wattage' as 145 Watts — a 65-watt gap for the same amplifier. The HDMI count is given as 5 ports, while the bullet points promise 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz 'across multiple HDMI inputs' without saying how many.
The rating breakdown adds up to 100 reviews (70 five-star, 18 four-star, 4 three-star, 3 two-star, 5 one-star), yet the headline figure is 67 ratings. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as provided; we have not tested the receiver ourselves.
How those 67 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £449.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 67 ratings |
| Output Power (as listed) | 80 Watts |
| Output Wattage (as listed) | 145 Watts |
| Total HDMI Port | 5 |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5.2 |
| Number of Channels | 5 |
| Item Weight | 8.8 kg |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best AV Receiver 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Wattage Numbers That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
What is the power output of the Yamaha RX-V4A?
The listing gives two figures: Output Power is 80 Watts and Output Wattage is 145 Watts.
How many HDMI inputs does the Yamaha RX-V4A have?
The spec table lists 5 HDMI ports, though the bullet points mention 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz across multiple HDMI inputs.
Does the Yamaha RX-V4A support MusicCast?
Yes, the bullet points say MusicCast unlocks multi-room music from internet radio, streaming services, NAS, Bluetooth, or AirPlay 2.
What room correction technology does the Yamaha RX-V4A use?
YPAO room correction technology analyses room conditions and applies a corrected frequency response.
What is the weight of the Yamaha RX-V4A?
The spec table lists the item weight as 8.8 kg.
What is the price of the Yamaha RX-V4A?
The listing price is £449.00.
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