Samsung HW-S700D vs Yamaha SR-C20A
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Choosing between the Samsung HW-S700D and Yamaha SR-C20A? Both compete in the Soundbar segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Yamaha SR-C20A leads in value, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
These soundbars differ in channel configurations of 3.1 vs 2.0, and only the Samsung HW-S700D includes Dolby Atmos support. Atmos adds a height dimension to surround sound, placing sounds above you. It's object-based, so the receiver decides which speakers reproduce each sound based on your layout.
The Yamaha SR-C20A holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Samsung HW-S700D may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the Yamaha SR-C20A is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 4 scored dimensions. The Samsung HW-S700D makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Samsung HW-S700D
Yamaha Compact Sound Bar With Built-In Subwoofer - Black, Soundbars
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Config | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Total Power (RMS) | 250W | 100W |
| Driver Count | 7 | 3 |
| Freq Response Low | — | — |
| Freq Response High | — | — |
| Passive | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Dolby Digital+ | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD | No | No |
| DTS:X | No | No |
| DTS Virtual:X | Yes | No |
| DTS-HD Master | No | No |
| Built-in Sub | No | Yes |
| Wireless Sub Included | Yes | No |
| Wireless Sub Support | Yes | No |
| Wireless Surround Support | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | No |
| HDMI Inputs | 0 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | — |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Analog Stereo In | No | No |
| Sub Pre-Out | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| BT Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | No |
| Chromecast | No | No |
| Spotify Connect | No | No |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | |
| Room Calibration | SpaceFit Sound Pro | — |
| Dialog Enhancement | Yes | Yes |
| Night Mode | Yes | Yes |
| App Control | SmartThings | — |
| Wall Mountable | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
- Total Power (RMS): Samsung HW-S700D at 250W vs Yamaha SR-C20A at 100W
- Driver Count: Samsung HW-S700D at 7 vs Yamaha SR-C20A at 3
- Channel Config: Samsung HW-S700D at 3.1 vs Yamaha SR-C20A at 2.0
- BT Version: Samsung HW-S700D at 5.2 vs Yamaha SR-C20A at 5.0
- Dolby Atmos: Samsung HW-S700D at Yes vs Yamaha SR-C20A at No. Atmos adds a height dimension to surround sound, placing sounds above you. It's object-based, so the receiver decides which speakers reproduce each sound based on your layout.
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Samsung HW-S700D and Yamaha SR-C20A compare to the rest of the field.
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