Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-R550 review

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In this article, we will talk about Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-R550 comparison. The Yamaha YAS-109 was rated 6.8, while the Samsung HW-R550 has a rating 5. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, input, microphone for the YAS-109 and volume down, volume up, power, source for the HW-R550.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that YAS-109 has 2.0 and HW-R550 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 120 versus 320 (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 and wireless, but HW-R550 has wireless connection type. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Yamaha YAS-109 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-R550 received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The YAS-109 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the YAS-109. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the YAS-109, so in the HW-R550 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-R550 was rated 7/10. The manufacturer of the YAS-109 provides a device control application. The Yamaha YAS-109 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the YAS-109 or HW-R550. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The YAS-109 was rated 6/10, while the HW-R550 received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over Samsung HW-R550

Advantages Samsung HW-R550 over Yamaha YAS-109