Yamaha SR-B20A vs LG SN8YG review

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The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Yamaha SR-B20A vs LG SN8YG 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 6.8 for SN8YG. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up and power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone, 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 3.1.2 for the LG SN8YG. The output power is different and equal to 100 (overall) W for the SR-B20A versus 440 (overall) W for the SN8YG. 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 SN8YG 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Only the LG SN8YG 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 SN8YG. 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. App control is available for the SN8YG. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN8YG. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the SN8YG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN8YG. For multichannel surround Yamaha SR-B20A got a rating of 6, and LG SN8YG 10 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha SR-B20A over LG SN8YG

Advantages LG SN8YG over Yamaha SR-B20A