Yamaha SR-B20A vs LG S80QY review

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The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Yamaha SR-B20A vs LG S80QY that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, SR-B20A has a total rating of 3.8 out of 10 versus 7.8 for S80QY.

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 3.1.3 for the LG S80QY. The output power is different and equal to 100 (overall) W for the SR-B20A versus 350 (overall) W for the S80QY. Only the Yamaha SR-B20A has a built-in subwoofer. The Yamaha SR-B20A got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the LG S80QY 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the S80QY.

Connectivity

Only the LG S80QY 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 LG S80QY. 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 8/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the S80QY has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the S80QY. For multichannel surround Yamaha SR-B20A got a rating of 6, and LG S80QY 10 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha SR-B20A over LG S80QY

Advantages LG S80QY over Yamaha SR-B20A