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 5 for SR-C20A. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input and volume down, volume up, power, source, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. 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. Both models received our 6 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
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, the SB380 received a rating of 4/10 versus 7/10, respectively.
App control is available for the SR-C20A. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
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 5 out of 10.