Yamaha SR-B20A vs VIZIO SB3621n-F8M review

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In this article, we will talk about Yamaha SR-B20A vs VIZIO SB3621n-F8M comparison. The Yamaha SR-B20A was rated 5.4, while the VIZIO SB3621n-F8M has a rating 4.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, source for the SR-B20A and power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up for the SB3621n-F8M.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Yamaha SR-B20A. An external subwoofer connects to the SR-B20A via wired, but SB3621n-F8M has wireless connection type. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the SR-B20A. We rated the connectivity of the SR-B20A at 7 out of 10, while the SB3621n-F8M was rated 4/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the SR-B20A or SB3621n-F8M. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SR-B20A was rated 6/10, while the SB3621n-F8M received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Yamaha SR-B20A over VIZIO SB3621n-F8M

Advantages VIZIO SB3621n-F8M over Yamaha SR-B20A