Yamaha SR-C20A vs Samsung HW-A550 review

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The Yamaha SR-C20A vs Samsung HW-A550 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, SR-C20A has a total rating of 3.8 out of 10 versus 4.6 for HW-A550. The set of control buttons for competitors is the same and is: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 2.1. The output power is different and equal to 100 (overall) W for the SR-C20A versus 410 (overall) W for the HW-A550. Only the Yamaha SR-C20A has a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 5 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

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

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha SR-C20A has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Samsung HW-A550. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the SR-C20A 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

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 6 points out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha SR-C20A over Samsung HW-A550

Advantages Samsung HW-A550 over Yamaha SR-C20A