Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-Q90R review
I had a chance to test and compare two models: Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-Q90R and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Yamaha YAS-109 was rated 8, while the Samsung HW-Q90R has a rating 8.2. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, microphone mute for the YAS-109 and power, volume down, volume up, source for the HW-Q90R.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that YAS-109 has 2.1 and HW-Q90R has 7.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 120 (overall) versus 512 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Yamaha YAS-109. An external subwoofer connects to the YAS-109 via wired, but HW-Q90R has wireless connection type. Rate 5 out of 10 received the Yamaha YAS-109 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-Q90R received 9 out of 10.
Streaming services
Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.
Connectivity
Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Yamaha YAS-109 versus 2/1 HDMIs in the Samsung HW-Q90R. As in the YAS-109, so in the HW-Q90R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the YAS-109 at 8 out of 10, while the HW-Q90R was rated 7/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q90R may become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q90R. The HW-Q90R can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The YAS-109 was rated 8/10, while the HW-Q90R received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over Samsung HW-Q90R
- Built-in subwoofer
- Amazon Music compatible
Advantages Samsung HW-Q90R over Yamaha YAS-109
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Multi-room support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
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
- 8Yamaha YAS-109
- 8.2Samsung HW-Q90R
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