Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-N950 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-N950 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, YAS-109 has a total rating of 8 out of 10 versus 8.6 for HW-N950. 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-109 has 2.1 versus 7.1.4 for the Samsung HW-N950. The output power is different and equal to 120 (overall) W for the YAS-109 versus 512 (overall) W for the HW-N950. Only the Yamaha YAS-109 has a built-in subwoofer. The YAS-109 has a wired connection to separate subwoofer, and the HW-N950 - wireless. The Yamaha YAS-109 got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-N950 9 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-109 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 2/0 of the Samsung HW-N950. 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 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-N950.

Multichannel surround

Only the HW-N950 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-N950. For multichannel surround Yamaha YAS-109 got a rating of 8, and Samsung HW-N950 7 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over Samsung HW-N950

Advantages Samsung HW-N950 over Yamaha YAS-109