Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-LST70T review

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Rating 5 5

Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-LST70T comparison chart

Overall
Yamaha YAS-109
6.8
Samsung HW-LST70T
6.4
8
10

Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-LST70T review

Yamaha YAS-109
vs
Samsung HW-LST70T

It makes sense comparing Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-LST70T because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, YAS-109 has a total rating of 6.8 out of 10 versus 6.4 for HW-LST70T. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input, microphone and volume down, volume up, power, source, 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 3.0 for the Samsung HW-LST70T. The output power is different and equal to 120 W for the YAS-109 versus 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T. Competitors have a built-in subwoofer. The YAS-109 has a wired and wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the HW-LST70T - wireless. Both models received our 6 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. 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 1/0 of the Samsung HW-LST70T. Only the YAS-109 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the YAS-109 received a rating of 8/10 versus 6/10, respectively.

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-LST70T.

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 6, and Samsung HW-LST70T 5 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over Samsung HW-LST70T

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over Yamaha YAS-109

  • Multi-room support
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Common

Product

Yamaha YAS-109
Samsung HW-LST70T

Model

YAS-109
HW-LST70T

Brand

Yamaha
Samsung

Reviews

766
3

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, volume down, volume up, input, microphone
volume down, volume up, power, source

Audio features

Built-in channels

2.0
3.0

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

120
210 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wired, wireless
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wired, wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
1/0

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

1/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

1
0

Features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa
Amazon Alexa

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS Virtual:X
has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

89 x 5.3 x 13.1/35 x 2.1 x 5.1
122 x 12.7 x 5/48 x 5.5 x 2.1

Weight, kg/pounds

3.4/7.5
6.3/14.8

Other

Release year

2019
2020
Yamaha YAS-109
Samsung HW-LST70T
Yamaha YAS-109
Samsung HW-LST70T

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

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  • 6.8
  • 6.4
  • 6.8Yamaha YAS-109
  • 6.4Samsung HW-LST70T