Yamaha SR-C20A vs LG S80QR review
l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Yamaha SR-C20A vs LG S80QR. The Yamaha SR-C20A was rated 3.8, while the LG S80QR has a rating 8.4.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SR-C20A has 2.1 and S80QR has 5.1.3. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 (overall) versus 490 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Yamaha SR-C20A. Rate 5 out of 10 received the Yamaha SR-C20A for audio features and specs, but the LG S80QR received 8 out of 10.
Streaming services
The S80QR can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S80QR. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Yamaha SR-C20A versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG S80QR. As in the SR-C20A, so in the S80QR there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SR-C20A at 4 out of 10, while the S80QR was rated 10/10.
Features
None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S80QR. The S80QR can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SR-C20A was rated 6/10, while the S80QR received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Yamaha SR-C20A over LG S80QR
- Built-in subwoofer
Advantages LG S80QR over Yamaha SR-C20A
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- 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)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 3.8Yamaha SR-C20A
- 8.4LG S80QR
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