Bose Solo 5 vs Yamaha SR-B20A review
If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the Bose Solo 5 vs Yamaha SR-B20A comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Bose Solo 5 was rated 4, while the Yamaha SR-B20A has a rating 3.8.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Solo 5 has 2.0 and SR-B20A has 2.1. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Yamaha SR-B20A. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 5 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 Solo 5 at 3 out of 10, while the SR-B20A was rated 4/10.
Features
The manufacturer of the Solo 5 provides a device control 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 Solo 5 or SR-B20A. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Solo 5 was rated 4/10, while the SR-B20A received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Bose Solo 5 over Yamaha SR-B20A
- App control
Advantages Yamaha SR-B20A over Bose Solo 5
- Built-in subwoofer
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
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
- 4Bose Solo 5
- 3.8Yamaha SR-B20A
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