VIZIO SB3821-C6 vs Yamaha YAS-109 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so VIZIO SB3821-C6 vs Yamaha YAS-109 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SB3821-C6 has a total rating of 4.5 out of 10 versus 8 for YAS-109. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, microphone mute, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 2.1. Only the Yamaha YAS-109 has a built-in subwoofer. The SB3821-C6 has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the YAS-109 - wired. Both models received our 5 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the YAS-109.

Connectivity

Only the Yamaha YAS-109 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the YAS-109 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SB3821-C6 received a rating of 6/10 versus 8/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the YAS-109. A built-in microphone is present only on the YAS-109. 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 VIZIO SB3821-C6 got a rating of 5, and Yamaha YAS-109 8 out of 10.

Advantages VIZIO SB3821-C6 over Yamaha YAS-109

Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over VIZIO SB3821-C6