Yamaha SR-C20A vs Samsung Q990B review

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Yamaha SR-C20A vs Samsung Q990B comparison chart

Overall
Yamaha SR-C20A
3.8
Samsung Q990B
9.8
4
9

Yamaha SR-C20A vs Samsung Q990B review

Yamaha SR-C20A
vs
Samsung Q990B

Yamaha SR-C20A vs Samsung Q990B comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SR-C20A has a total rating of 3.8 out of 10 versus 9.8 for Q990B.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Yamaha SR-C20A has 2.1 versus 11.1.4 for the Samsung Q990B. The output power is different and equal to 100 (overall) W for the SR-C20A versus 656 (overall) W for the Q990B. Only the Yamaha SR-C20A has a built-in subwoofer. The Yamaha SR-C20A got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Samsung Q990B 10 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the Q990B.

Connectivity

Only the Samsung Q990B can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha SR-C20A has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 2/1 of the Samsung Q990B. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SR-C20A received a rating of 4/10 versus 10/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the Q990B. A built-in microphone is present only on the Q990B. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the Q990B has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q990B. For multichannel surround Yamaha SR-C20A got a rating of 6, and Samsung Q990B 10 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha SR-C20A over Samsung Q990B

  • Built-in subwoofer

Advantages Samsung Q990B over Yamaha SR-C20A

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Microphone
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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