Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-N850 review

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It makes sense comparing Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-N850 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, YAS-109 has a total rating of 7 out of 10 versus 7.2 for HW-N850. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input, microphone and power, input, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Yamaha YAS-109 has 2.0 versus 5.1.2 for the Samsung HW-N850. The output power is different and equal to 60 W for the YAS-109 versus 372 (overall) W for the HW-N850. Only the Yamaha YAS-109 has a built-in subwoofer. The YAS-109 has a wired and wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the HW-N850 - wireless. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs. Only the HW-N850 supports Google Play Music. 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. The Yamaha YAS-109 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 2/0 of the Samsung HW-N850. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the YAS-109 received a rating of 9/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

Features

Both models support voice control using Amazon Alexa. 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

Only the HW-N850 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-N850. The YAS-109 supports DTS Virtual:X. For multichannel surround Yamaha YAS-109 got a rating of 5, and Samsung HW-N850 7 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over Samsung HW-N850

Advantages Samsung HW-N850 over Yamaha YAS-109