Yamaha YAS-209 vs Samsung HW-N850 review

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It makes sense comparing Yamaha YAS-209 vs Samsung HW-N850 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, YAS-209 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 8.6 for HW-N850. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, microphone mute 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-209 has 2.1 versus 5.1.2 for the Samsung HW-N850. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the YAS-209 versus 372 (overall) W for the HW-N850. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Yamaha YAS-209 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-N850 7 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. The Yamaha YAS-209 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-209 received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-N850.

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. For multichannel surround Yamaha YAS-209 got a rating of 8, and Samsung HW-N850 9 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-N850 over Yamaha YAS-209