Yamaha SR-B20A vs Samsung HW-R650 review

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Yamaha SR-B20A vs Samsung HW-R650 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SR-B20A has a total rating of 3.8 out of 10 versus 5.2 for HW-R650. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up and volume down, volume up, power, source, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Yamaha SR-B20A has 2.1 versus 3.1 for the Samsung HW-R650. The output power is different and equal to 100 (overall) W for the SR-B20A versus 340 (overall) W for the HW-R650. Only the Yamaha SR-B20A has a built-in subwoofer. The Yamaha SR-B20A got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-R650 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha SR-B20A has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Samsung HW-R650. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SR-B20A received a rating of 4/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Yamaha SR-B20A got a rating of 6, and Samsung HW-R650 5 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha SR-B20A over Samsung HW-R650

Advantages Samsung HW-R650 over Yamaha SR-B20A