Yamaha SR-B20A vs JBL Bar 5.0 review

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Yamaha SR-B20A vs JBL Bar 5.0 review

Yamaha SR-B20A
vs
JBL Bar 5.0

It makes sense comparing Yamaha SR-B20A vs JBL Bar 5.0 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SR-B20A has a total rating of 3.8 out of 10 versus 8.2 for Bar 5.0. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up and power, source, 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 Yamaha SR-B20A has 2.1 versus 5.0 for the JBL Bar 5.0. The output power is different and equal to 100 (overall) W for the SR-B20A versus 250 (overall) W for the Bar 5.0. Only the Yamaha SR-B20A has a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 5 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the Bar 5.0.

Connectivity

Only the JBL Bar 5.0 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha SR-B20A has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the JBL Bar 5.0. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SR-B20A received a rating of 4/10 versus 10/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the Bar 5.0. A built-in microphone is present only on the Bar 5.0. Multi-room is only available for the JBL Bar 5.0.

Multichannel surround

Only the Bar 5.0 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Yamaha SR-B20A got a rating of 6, and JBL Bar 5.0 7 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha SR-B20A over JBL Bar 5.0

  • Built-in subwoofer

Advantages JBL Bar 5.0 over Yamaha SR-B20A

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Microphone
  • Multi-room support
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
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JBL Bar 5.0

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