Samsung HW-J355 vs Yamaha YSP-5600 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung HW-J355 vs Yamaha YSP-5600 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-J355 has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 8,4 for YSP-5600. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input and input, volume down, volume up, power, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-J355 has 2.1 versus 7.1.2 for the Yamaha YSP-5600. The output power is different and equal to 120 W for the HW-J355 versus 128 (overall) W for the YSP-5600. Only the Yamaha YSP-5600 has a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Each of rivals supports AirPlay. 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 YSP-5600 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-J355 received a rating of 6/10 versus 9/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the YSP-5600. Multi-room is only available for the Yamaha YSP-5600.

Multichannel surround

Only the YSP-5600 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the YSP-5600. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-J355 got a rating of 4, and Yamaha YSP-5600 8 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-J355 over Yamaha YSP-5600

Advantages Yamaha YSP-5600 over Samsung HW-J355