Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-T550 review
I had a chance to test and compare two models: Yamaha YAS-109 vs Samsung HW-T550 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Yamaha YAS-109 was rated 8, while the Samsung HW-T550 has a rating 4.5. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, microphone mute for the YAS-109 and volume down, volume up, power, source for the HW-T550.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 120 (overall) 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, but HW-T550 has wireless connection type. Rate 5 out of 10 received the Yamaha YAS-109 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-T550 received 6 out of 10.
Streaming services
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-T550 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-T550 was rated 6/10.
Features
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-T550. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The YAS-109 was rated 8/10, while the HW-T550 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over Samsung HW-T550
- Built-in subwoofer
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
Advantages Samsung HW-T550 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)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8Yamaha YAS-109
- 4.5Samsung HW-T550
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