Vizio SB362AN-F6 2.1-Channel Soundbar (2018) vs Yamaha SR-B20A

Popular Mechanics, a source known for its hands-on testing and objective methodology, had good things to say about the Vizio SB362AN-F6 2.1-Channel (2018). It performed great in its "The Best Sound Bars for Compact, Powerful Audio" roundup and earned the "GREAT VALUE" title.

As for the Yamaha SR-B20A, it wasn't able to earn a top spot in any roundups from trusted sources that conduct their own hands-on testing. Nevertheless, it managed to impress reviewers at What Hi-Fi?, TrustedReviews, and Techradar enough to make it onto their respective shortlists.

We examined all of the review data that we could find and first took a look at sources that reviewed both of them, like Techradar, and found that they haven't shown a preference for either product.

Then we checked which sources liked these two Soundbars best and found that the Vizio SB362AN-F6 2.1-Channel (2018) got its highest, 10, review score from reviewers at Expert Reviews, whereas the Yamaha SR-B20A earned its best score of 8 from T3.

Lastly, we averaged out all of the reviews scores that we could find on these two products and compared them to other Soundbars on the market. We learned that both of them performed far better than most of their competitors - the overall review average earned by Soundbars being 7.6 out of 10, whereas the Vizio SB362AN-F6 2.1-Channel (2018) and Yamaha SR-B20A managed averages of 8.7 and 7.8 points, respectively.

Due to the difference in their prices, however, it's important to keep in mind that a direct Vizio SB362AN-F6 2.1-Channel (2018) vs. Yamaha SR-B20A comparison might not be entirely fair - some sources don't take value for money into account when assigning their scores and therefore have a tendency to rate more premium products better.