Samsung HW-Q800T vs Yamaha YAS-109 review
An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung HW-Q800T vs Yamaha YAS-109 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-Q800T has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 6.8 for YAS-109. The competitors' control buttons are different: multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone and power, volume down, volume up, input, microphone, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-Q800T has 3.1.2 versus 2.0 for the Yamaha YAS-109. The output power is different and equal to 330 (overall) W for the HW-Q800T versus 120 W for the YAS-109. Only the Yamaha YAS-109 has a built-in subwoofer. The HW-Q800T has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the YAS-109 - wired and wireless. The Samsung HW-Q800T got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Yamaha YAS-109 6 for its 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 Samsung HW-Q800T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Yamaha YAS-109. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-Q800T received a rating of 9/10 versus 8/10, 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-Q800T.
Multichannel surround
Only the HW-Q800T has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-Q800T. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-Q800T got a rating of 10, and Yamaha YAS-109 6 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung HW-Q800T over Yamaha YAS-109
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Multi-room support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over Samsung HW-Q800T
- Built-in subwoofer
- Amazon Music compatible
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)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.2Samsung HW-Q800T
- 6.8Yamaha YAS-109
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