Yamaha R-S202BL
Score: 71/100
Vizio M213ad-K8
Score: 86/100Rankings
The VIZIO M-Series M213ad-K8 delivers powerful 2.1 sound with dual subwoofers, strong bass, and a suite of immersive audio formats in a compact package. It shines with easy HDMI ARC setup and dialogue enhancement, but lacks HDMI eARC and true Dolby Atmos, making it less future-proof for high-end home-theater setups.
The Yamaha R-S202BL is a 2-channel stereo receiver offering 100 W per channel, a high 100 dB S/N ratio and Bluetooth 4.1 streaming, aimed at entry-level audiophiles and secondary-room setups. It lacks digital inputs, a phono stage and advanced smart-home features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
100 wattsbest | 80 watts | |
— | 98 dBbest | |
100 dBbest | — | |
20 Hz | 50 Hzbest | |
20,000 Hzbest | 20,000 Hzbest | |
2 | 2.1best | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.7 kg | 2.268 kgbest |
— | 1 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.7 kg | 2.268 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.0 |
Audio Performance(4) | ||
Power Output (watts) | 100 watts | 80 watts |
Frequency Response (Low) (Hz) | 20 Hz | 50 Hz |
Channels | 2 | 2.1 |
Supported Audio Formats | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X |
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Professional reviewers praise the R-S202BL for its low distortion, clean circuitry and impressive power output, calling it a refreshingly honest amplifier that prioritises audio fidelity.
Everyday users appreciate the strong volume, easy Bluetooth pairing, straightforward setup and solid build quality, while complaints focus on the lack of phono input, digital inputs and a basic remote.
Professional reviewers praise the striking performance and clear, dynamic sound, highlighting the easy HDMI ARC setup and DTS Virtual:X immersion, while noting the absence of HDMI eARC and Dolby Atmos limits its appeal to audiophiles.
Everyday users love the dramatic improvement in movie and gaming audio, the straightforward installation, and the deep bass from the dual subwoofers, though some complain about Bluetooth glitches and limited EQ options.
“the perfect fit”
“Plenty of volume”
“Bluetooth pairs instantly and maintains stable connection”
