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Yamaha SR-B30A review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£270N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:120 WHDMI ARC type:eARC

Yamaha SR-B30A Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Yamaha SR-B30A
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

35%

5.9

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.2

Reviews score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 66% of soundbars
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

▲Better than 56%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

25%

4.9

Audio

18%

6.9

Formats

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

7.8

Controls

12%

6.7

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

5.3

Design

▲Better than 53%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 57% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

7.6

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 videos, average 8.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 57%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £270
Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Yamaha SR-B30A

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Technical Specifications of soundbar Yamaha SR-B30A

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components:

25%

4.9

Audio

18%

6.9

Formats

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

7.8

Controls

12%

6.7

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

5.3

Design

5.9
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

7.7
N. of audio channels
2.1
This soundbar offers 2.1 audio channels, more than 42.2% of soundbars and equal to 27.6% of soundbars.
Audio output power
120 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 120 W of audio output power, more than 70.9% of soundbars and equal to 6.9% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
54 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 54 Hz, higher than 58.5% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Max frequency
22,000 Hz
Market range: <19k Hz – >20k Hz
This soundbar reaches a maximum frequency of 22,000 Hz, higher than 95.2% of soundbars and equal to 3.1% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos. 70% of soundbars include this feature.
Atmos playback is virtualized.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby TrueHD. 83.9% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus. 75% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Atmos support on this model includes Dolby Digital Plus.
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What reviewers say
N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 41.5% of soundbars and equal to 58.5% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 5, which is more up to date than 38.7% of soundbars and equal to 47.9% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
yes
This soundbar has smartphone app. 57.7% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 36.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
eARC
This soundbar has HDMI eARC, which is more capable than 71.6% of soundbars and equal to 16.3% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
eARC
This soundbar has eARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 71.5% of soundbars and the same as what 28.5% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar passes through none, which is lower resolution than 27.2% of soundbars and equal to 72.8% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 21.4% of soundbars and equal to 78.6% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
910 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 910 mm wide, wider than 73% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Height
68 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 68 mm high, taller than 50.5% of soundbars and equal to 4.3% of soundbars.
Thickness
133 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 133 mm thick, thicker than 92.6% of soundbars.
Weight
3,900 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 3,900 g, more than 84.7% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar is built from plastic, which is more premium than 3% of soundbars and equal to 92.6% of soundbars.
Fabric grille or wrap.
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What reviewers say

Yamaha SR-B30A vs the average soundbar

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  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
    Atmos playback is virtualized.
  • Supports Dolby TrueHD
    This soundbar supports Dolby TrueHD, the average soundbar does not.
  • 4 more drivers
    This soundbar has more drivers than the average soundbar (8 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    8 vs 4
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
    Dolby Atmos support on this model includes Dolby Digital Plus.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • Bluetooth multipoint
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth multipoint, the average soundbar does not.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
  • 15.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 57% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    7.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 videos, average 8.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.1
  • 4 more drivers
    This soundbar has more drivers than the average soundbar (8 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    8 vs 4
  • 2,000 Hz higher max frequency
    This soundbar has a higher maximum frequency than the average soundbar (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 71.4% more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (120 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    120 W vs 70 W
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    September 2023
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
    Atmos playback is virtualized.
  • Supports Dolby TrueHD
    This soundbar supports Dolby TrueHD, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
    Dolby Atmos support on this model includes Dolby Digital Plus.
  • Bluetooth multipoint
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth multipoint, the average soundbar does not.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
  • More firmware update options
    This soundbar offers more firmware update options than the average soundbar (app-based, USB vs USB).
    app-based, USB vs USB
  • 3 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (3 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    3 in vs 6 in
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    N/A (service only)
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    no (USB port is for service only)
  • 47 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (133 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    133 mm vs 86 mm
  • 1,900 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (3,900 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    3,900 g vs 2,000 g
  • 147 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (910 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    910 mm vs 763 mm
  • 2.45x more expensive
    Yamaha SR-B30A is more expensive than the average soundbar (£270 vs £110).
    £270 vs £110
  • 3 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (3 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    3 in vs 6 in
  • 2 fewer supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports fewer audio formats than the average soundbar (0 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    0 vs 2
  • Fewer music formats supported
    This soundbar supports fewer music formats than the average soundbar (none vs MP3).
    none vs MP3
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
    N/A (service only)
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
    no (USB port is for service only)
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • 47 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (133 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    133 mm vs 86 mm
  • 1,900 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (3,900 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    3,900 g vs 2,000 g
  • 147 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (910 mm vs 763 mm). The average soundbar is 763 mm wide.
    910 mm vs 763 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
MrDroidTech
≈ estimated
12/11/2025
Hands-on review · bass test, Dolby Atmos and connectivity
Verdict
Yamaha SR-B30A is a strong all-in-one TV upgrade, with premium sound and very little setup work.
8.0
BestProduct
≈ estimated
09/10/2023
Overview · sound, design and app review
Verdict
Yamaha SR-B30A is a solid choice for compact, affordable TV sound, though its bass lacks punch.
9.0
Legendary Tech
≈ estimated
05/06/2026
Overview review · features, setup and recommendation
Verdict
Yamaha SR-B30A is an easy pick for a noticeable TV audio upgrade, though not a full cinema system.
9.0
EchoTech
≈ estimated
23/10/2025
Feature review · key features and verdict
Verdict
Yamaha SR-B30A is a top-tier soundbar that delivers strong value and performance for TV upgrades.
Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Yamaha SR-B30A

  • 2.1 channels with eARC and Dolby Atmos give it a more advanced home-theater profile
  • 120 W output and Yamaha tuning should feel fuller than entry-level bars
  • Dialogue enhancement, HDMI ARC/eARC and a remote support TV use well

What customers don't like about Yamaha SR-B30A

  • No subwoofer or rear speakers despite the Atmos angle
  • No HDMI input, Wi‑Fi or streaming platform features
  • Night mode status is unclear in the stored data and room calibration is absent

Verdict

The Yamaha SR-B30A is a sleek, 2.1-channel all-in-one soundbar featuring 120W of total output power, driven by four 1.8-inch full-range drivers, two 1-inch tweeters, and dual 3-inch built-in subwoofers. Key characteristics include Dolby Atmos support for immersive spatial audio, HDMI eARC connectivity, and Bluetooth 5.1 streaming, all packed into a compact 36-inch wide frame. Major pros include its 'Clear Voice' technology for enhanced dialogue, a 'Bass Extension' feature to boost low-end response, and four dedicated sound modes (Movie, Game, Standard, Stereo) controllable via a dedicated smartphone app. However, notable cons include its lack of a dedicated external subwoofer which limits deep cinematic rumble, the absence of Wi-Fi or AirPlay support, and top-mounted LED indicators that are difficult to see from a seated position.

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