Yamaha YAS-108 vs Samsung HW-N950 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Yamaha YAS-108 vs Samsung HW-N950 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, YAS-108 has a total rating of 6.2 out of 10 versus 8.6 for HW-N950. The competitors' control buttons are different: input, mute, volume down, volume up, power 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-108 has 2.0 versus 7.1.4 for the Samsung HW-N950. The output power is different and equal to 120 W for the YAS-108 versus 512 (overall) W for the HW-N950. Only the Yamaha YAS-108 has a built-in subwoofer. The YAS-108 has a wired and wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the HW-N950 - wireless. The Yamaha YAS-108 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-N950 9 for its audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

Only the Samsung HW-N950 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha YAS-108 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, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10.

Features

Both models support voice control using Amazon Alexa. 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-108 got a rating of 5, and Samsung HW-N950 7 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-108 over Samsung HW-N950

Advantages Samsung HW-N950 over Yamaha YAS-108