It’s strongly recommended to compare different receivers if you want to choose the best one: Yamaha RX-V385 vs Sherwood RX-4208.
The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.1 versus 2.0, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-V385 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 70/6, while the RX-4208 has a power of 100/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the RX-V385 it is 0.09%, but for the RX-4208 it is 0.08%. None of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. The model RX-V385 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Wireless connection to the Internet via WIFI can not be performed on these receivers. There is a Bluetooth protocol at the RX-V385. Spotify is not available for these receivers. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the RX-V385. Video scaling is only possible with the RX-V385. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the RX-V385. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Yamaha RX-V385. HDMI eARC is only supported by the RX-V385. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Yamaha RX-V385 has HDMI CEC. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Sherwood RX-4208. Voice control of the basic functions of the receiver is not realized in both models. There is an ECO mode in RX-V385. None of these units can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
Generally no support for a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A DTS:X surround technology is not supported by devices from our comparison.