Samsung HW-S40T vs Yamaha SR-C20A review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung HW-S40T vs Yamaha SR-C20A comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-S40T has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 3.8 for SR-C20A. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source and power, source, demo, 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 Samsung HW-S40T has 2.0 versus 2.1 for the Yamaha SR-C20A. The output power is different and equal to 100 W for the HW-S40T versus 100 (overall) W for the SR-C20A. Competitors have a built-in subwoofer. The Samsung HW-S40T got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Yamaha SR-C20A 5 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 Samsung HW-S40T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 0/1 of the Yamaha SR-C20A. Only the SR-C20A supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-S40T received a rating of 6/10 versus 4/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the HW-S40T. 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 Samsung HW-S40T got a rating of 5, and Yamaha SR-C20A 6 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over Yamaha SR-C20A

Advantages Yamaha SR-C20A over Samsung HW-S40T