Samsung HW-J355 vs Yamaha YAS-109 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung HW-J355 vs Yamaha YAS-109 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-J355 has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 8 for YAS-109. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, microphone mute, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 2.1. The output power is different and equal to 120 W for the HW-J355 versus 120 (overall) W for the YAS-109. Only the Yamaha YAS-109 has a built-in subwoofer. The HW-J355 has a wired and wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the YAS-109 - wired. The Samsung HW-J355 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Yamaha YAS-109 5 for its audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the YAS-109 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-J355 received a rating of 6/10 versus 8/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the YAS-109. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-J355 got a rating of 4, and Yamaha YAS-109 8 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-J355 over Yamaha YAS-109

Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over Samsung HW-J355