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Yamaha True X Bar 50A (SR-X50A) review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:eARC

Yamaha True X Bar 50A (SR-X50A) Review: Compare 108 technical specifications, 9 expert and video reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Yamaha True X Bar 50A (SR-X50A)
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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 70% of models
Score components

35%

6.7

Technical score

30%

6.7

List score

25%

8.5

Reviews score

10%

6.7

Sentiment score

▲Better than 70% of soundbars
?

Value for money

Value for money
✕
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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Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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 76% of models
Score components

25%

6.0

Audio

18%

6.3

Formats

16%

7.9

Connectivity

14%

8.1

Controls

12%

7.2

HDMI

10%

4.6

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

▲Better than 76%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 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 84% of models

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
9 videos, average 8.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 84%
6.7

List score

List score
6.7/ 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 (2)
List score: in 2 of 107 lists (2%)
▲Better than 77%
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Ranked #80 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar Yamaha True X Bar 50A (SR-X50A)

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components:

25%

6.0

Audio

18%

6.3

Formats

16%

7.9

Connectivity

14%

8.1

Controls

12%

7.2

HDMI

10%

4.6

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

6.7
Reviews score
8.5
List score
6.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
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 83% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.0
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
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
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.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% 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
?
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N. of HDMI inputs
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 1 HDMI inputs, more than 58.8% of soundbars and equal to 37.4% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 71.5% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5
This soundbar has Wi-Fi 5, which is more advanced than 85.2% of soundbars and equal to 12.8% of soundbars.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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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
?
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
?
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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
?
Height
?
Thickness
?
Weight
?
Build material
plastic
This soundbar is built from plastic, which is more premium than 3% of soundbars and equal to 92.6% of soundbars.
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Yamaha True X Bar 50A (SR-X50A) vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMIStreamingControlsDesign
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This soundbar has more RJ45 ports than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 19.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 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 84% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    9 videos, average 8.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.1
  • 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
  • 19.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 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 84% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    9 videos, average 8.8/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.1
  • 5.5% better value for money
    Yamaha True X Bar 50A (SR-X50A) has better value for money than the average soundbar (8.03 vs 7.6).
    8.03 vs 7.61
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • 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
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This soundbar has more RJ45 ports than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • 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.
  • 8.2% lower list score
    List score
    6.7/ 10
    ✕
    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 (2)
    List score: in 2 of 107 lists (2%)
    6.7 vs 7.3
  • 6.9% lower sentiment score
    6.7 vs 7.2
  • 8.2% lower list score
    List score
    6.7/ 10
    ✕
    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 (2)
    List score: in 2 of 107 lists (2%)
    6.7 vs 7.3
  • 6.9% lower sentiment score
    6.7 vs 7.2
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • 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.

Video reviews

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

9.0
Matt Coykendall
≈ estimated
07/08/2024
Hands-on review · sound tests and dialogue focus
Verdict
Yamaha True X Bar 50A is a strong contender in this class, with clean sound and clear dialogue.
9.0
WhatGear
≈ estimated
08/03/2024
Hands-on review · sound tests and gaming use
Verdict
Yamaha True X Bar 50A sounds close to much pricier systems, with wireless rear speakers that make a real difference.
9.0
Andrew Robinson
≈ estimated
25/02/2024
Full review · room sound tests, movies and music listening
Verdict
Yamaha True X Bar 50A is a strong budget Atmos choice for movies, though music in stereo mode is less convincing.
9.0
M1M Tech Channel
≈ estimated
28/01/2024
Hands-on review · sound test and surround setup
Verdict
Yamaha True X Bar 50A is a compact Dolby Atmos bar with clear dialogue and surprisingly full sound, among the best small soundbars.
9.0
logan․local
≈ estimated
21/10/2023
Hands-on review · setup, sound and surround tests
Verdict
Yamaha True X Bar 50A has strong dialogue and surround performance, though its height effects and peak volume fall short.
8.0
NeverEnoughTech
≈ estimated
23/09/2023
Full review · sound, setup and rear speaker tests
Verdict
Yamaha True X Bar 50A is a strong surround package for its price, best suited to bedrooms and small to medium living rooms.
7.8
Digital Trends
✓ explicit
29/11/2023
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Yamaha True X Bar 50A is highly recommended for anyone who wants surround speakers they can reuse, though it is a bit pricey.
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Yamaha True X Bar 50A (SR-X50A)

  • Wi-Fi 5 links the bar to the home network.
  • Bluetooth lets a phone play music through the bar.
  • A top frequency of 22000 Hz keeps high notes clear.
  • Dialogue enhancement makes news and dramas easier to follow.
  • The app and remote give two ways to control it.
  • eARC lets the TV send its sound over one cable.

What customers don't like about Yamaha True X Bar 50A (SR-X50A)

  • There is no USB audio input for playing files from a drive.
  • There is no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X for a wider surround effect.
  • There is only one HDMI input, so extra devices quickly fill it.
  • There is no AirPlay or Chromecast built-in for direct casting.
  • There is no Bluetooth multipoint, so a phone and a laptop cannot both stay linked.

Verdict

Wi-Fi is the main reason to look at the Yamaha True X Bar 50A, a 2.1 soundbar for a TV room. Wi-Fi 5 links it to the home network, and Bluetooth lets a phone play music through it. The 22000 Hz top end keeps voices and high notes clear. Dialogue enhancement helps news and dramas stay easy to follow. eARC lets the TV send its sound over one cable, and the optical input covers older sets. The app and remote handle control, and Dolby Digital decodes standard TV sound. The trade-off is the lack of Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and a USB audio input. It suits a buyer who wants clear sound from a TV and a simple network setup, rather than a surround system.

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