Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Yamaha YAS-109 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Yamaha YAS-109 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-M360/ZA has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 8 for YAS-109. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, 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 200 W for the HW-M360/ZA versus 120 (overall) W for the YAS-109. Only the Yamaha YAS-109 has a built-in subwoofer. The HW-M360/ZA has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the YAS-109 - wired. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA 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

Only the Yamaha YAS-109 can 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-M360/ZA received a rating of 5/10 versus 8/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the YAS-109. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-M360/ZA.

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-M360/ZA got a rating of 4, and Yamaha YAS-109 8 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over Yamaha YAS-109

Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over Samsung HW-M360/ZA