Yamaha SR-C20A vs LG S80QR review

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Yamaha SR-C20A vs LG S80QR review

Yamaha SR-C20A
vs
LG S80QR

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
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Yamaha SR-C20A
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SR-C20A
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