Yamaha SR-B20A
Soundbars

SR-B20A

Yamaha

Released Nov 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Sep 23, 2026

This compact soundbar delivers strong bass and great sound quality with a premium build and simple operation. The Yamaha SR-B20A scores 78/100 based on 7 expert reviews in the soundbars category. Coverage includes reviews from TechHive, T3, What Hi-Fi?, and Pocket-lint.

Critic Score

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78

based on 7 expert reviews

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General agreement: our scores range from 72 (Reviewed) to 85 (TechHive).

Average of 7 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Great sound quality(11)
  • Premium build quality(3)
  • Easy to use(3)
  • Strong bass(2)
  • Compact design(2)

Cons

  • Limited features(10)
  • High price(3)

7 Publication Reviews

85
Established publication02/2021

AI summary of this review

The Yamaha SR-B20A soundbar delivers impressive audio quality for its sub-$200 price point, with solid bass performance and good DTS Virtual:X effects.

Score estimated from the review text

83
Established publication06/2022

AI summary of this review

The Yamaha SR-B20A brings a serious audio upgrade to TVs, adding detail, depth and impressive 3D effects.

Score estimated from the review text

80
Established publication03/2021

AI summary of this review

The Yamaha SR-B20A isn't perfect, but it does offer an impressive spread of sound for minimal outlay.

Score estimated from the review text

80
Established publication01/2021

AI summary of this review

The Yamaha SR-B20A is a stylish and unobtrusive soundbar that significantly improves TV audio with a wide soundstage and clear dialogue, despite some shortcomings in bass quality.

Publisher score: 4.0 / 5

75
Major publication12/2020

AI summary of this review

The Yamaha SR-B20A Sound Bar offers immersive sound in a modest package.

Score estimated from the review text

72
Established publication11/2020

AI summary of this review

The Yamaha SR-B20A is a compact soundbar that delivers good sound and easy setup, but faces stiff competition from similarly priced alternatives with more features.

Score estimated from the review text

72
Major publication06/2021

AI summary of this review

Yamaha's SR-B20A budget soundbar offers sleek design and good movie sound, but lacks features compared to older models.

Score estimated from the review text