VIZIO SB3821-C6 vs Yamaha YAS-109 review
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
- Separate subwoofer in package
Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over VIZIO SB3821-C6
- Built-in subwoofer
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- App control
- Microphone
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4.5VIZIO SB3821-C6
- 8Yamaha YAS-109
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