Yamaha SR-B20A vs Samsung S800B review
In this article, we will talk about Yamaha SR-B20A vs Samsung S800B comparison. The Yamaha SR-B20A was rated 3.8, while the Samsung S800B has a rating 8.6.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SR-B20A has 2.1 and S800B has 3.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 (overall) versus 330 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Yamaha SR-B20A. Rate 5 out of 10 received the Yamaha SR-B20A for audio features and specs, but the Samsung S800B received 7 out of 10.
Streaming services
The S800B can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S800B. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the SR-B20A, so in the S800B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the SR-B20A at 4 out of 10, while the S800B was rated 7/10.
Features
The manufacturer of the S800B provides a device control application. The Samsung S800B equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S800B. The S800B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SR-B20A was rated 6/10, while the S800B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Yamaha SR-B20A over Samsung S800B
- Built-in subwoofer
Advantages Samsung S800B over Yamaha SR-B20A
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
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
- 3.8Yamaha SR-B20A
- 8.6Samsung S800B