Samsung HW-Q80R vs Yamaha SR-C20A review
An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung HW-Q80R vs Yamaha SR-C20A comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-Q80R has a total rating of 8 out of 10 versus 5 for SR-C20A. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, source and volume down, volume up, power, source, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. The output power is different and equal to 372 (overall) W for the HW-Q80R versus 100 (overall) W for the SR-C20A. Only the Yamaha SR-C20A has a built-in subwoofer. The Samsung HW-Q80R got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Yamaha SR-C20A 6 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HW-Q80R.
Connectivity
Only the Samsung HW-Q80R can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-Q80R has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 0/1 of the Yamaha SR-C20A. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-Q80R. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-Q80R.
Multichannel surround
Only the HW-Q80R has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-Q80R. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-Q80R got a rating of 10, and Yamaha SR-C20A 5 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung HW-Q80R over Yamaha SR-C20A
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Yamaha SR-C20A over Samsung HW-Q80R
- Built-in subwoofer
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8Samsung HW-Q80R
- 5Yamaha SR-C20A
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