ZVOX SB380 vs Yamaha SR-C20A review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so ZVOX SB380 vs Yamaha SR-C20A comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SB380 has a total rating of 4 out of 10 versus 3.8 for SR-C20A. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input 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 ZVOX SB380 has 3.1 versus 2.1 for the Yamaha SR-C20A. The output power is different and equal to 45 W for the SB380 versus 100 (overall) W for the SR-C20A. Competitors have a built-in subwoofer. The ZVOX SB380 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. Only the SR-C20A has Bluetooth support. Only the SR-C20A supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 4/10.

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 ZVOX SB380 got a rating of 4, and Yamaha SR-C20A 6 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha SR-C20A over ZVOX SB380