Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-A450 review
It makes sense comparing Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-A450 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, YAS-109 has a total rating of 8 out of 10 versus 4 for HW-A450. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, microphone mute and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, 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 120 (overall) W for the YAS-109 versus 300 (overall) W for the HW-A450. Only the Yamaha YAS-109 has a built-in subwoofer. The YAS-109 has a wired connection to separate subwoofer, and the HW-A450 - wireless. Both models received our 5 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the YAS-109.
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). For connectivity, the YAS-109 received a rating of 8/10 versus 5/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the YAS-109. A built-in microphone is present only on the YAS-109. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
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 Yamaha YAS-109 got a rating of 8, and Samsung HW-A450 6 out of 10.
Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over Samsung HW-A450
- Built-in subwoofer
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- App control
- Microphone
Advantages Samsung HW-A450 over Yamaha YAS-109
- Separate subwoofer in package
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8Yamaha YAS-109
- 4Samsung HW-A450
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