Yamaha RX-V4A vs Yamaha RX300A AV Receiver
Both are 5.2-channel Yamaha receivers with 8K HDMI, so the split comes down to immersion and streaming. The RX-V4A adds MusicCast multi-room, AirPlay 2, Wi-Fi and voice assistant support, which the RX300A does not list. The RX300A adds Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X for height effects from a 5.1 or 3.1.2 layout, plus Bluetooth multipoint. Buy the RX300A if Atmos and gaming matter most; buy the RX-V4A if you want whole-home streaming and app control.
- Choose the RX-V4A if you want MusicCast multi-room audio, AirPlay 2, Wi-Fi streaming and voice control across your home.
- Choose the RX300A if you want Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X height effects and Bluetooth multipoint for gaming and movies.
Prices
- Yamaha RX-V4A: $469.99 at Walmart (last seen Nov 12)
- Yamaha RX300A AV Receiver: $348.90 at Best Buy (checked today)
- Difference: the Yamaha RX300A AV Receiver is $121.09 cheaper than the Yamaha RX-V4A at the latest prices (Nov 12 and Nov 15)
