Yamaha SR-C20A vs Samsung HW-N850 review

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It makes sense comparing Yamaha SR-C20A vs Samsung HW-N850 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SR-C20A has a total rating of 3.8 out of 10 versus 8.6 for HW-N850. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up and power, input, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Yamaha SR-C20A has 2.1 versus 5.1.2 for the Samsung HW-N850. The output power is different and equal to 100 (overall) W for the SR-C20A versus 372 (overall) W for the HW-N850. Only the Yamaha SR-C20A has a built-in subwoofer. The Yamaha SR-C20A got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-N850 7 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the HW-N850.

Connectivity

Only the Samsung HW-N850 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha SR-C20A has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 2/0 of the Samsung HW-N850. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SR-C20A received a rating of 4/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the HW-N850. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-N850. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-N850.

Multichannel surround

Only the HW-N850 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-N850. For multichannel surround Yamaha SR-C20A got a rating of 6, and Samsung HW-N850 9 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha SR-C20A over Samsung HW-N850

Advantages Samsung HW-N850 over Yamaha SR-C20A