LG SN10YG vs Yamaha YAS-109 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so LG SN10YG vs Yamaha YAS-109 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SN10YG has a total rating of 7.2 out of 10 versus 6.8 for YAS-109. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, 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 LG SN10YG has 5.1.2 versus 2.0 for the Yamaha YAS-109. The output power is different and equal to 570 (overall) W for the SN10YG versus 120 W for the YAS-109. Only the Yamaha YAS-109 has a built-in subwoofer. The SN10YG has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the YAS-109 - wired and wireless. The LG SN10YG got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Yamaha YAS-109 6 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the YAS-109.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The LG SN10YG has 2/1 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 SN10YG received a rating of 9/10 versus 8/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the SN10YG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN10YG. For multichannel surround LG SN10YG got a rating of 10, and Yamaha YAS-109 6 out of 10.

Advantages LG SN10YG over Yamaha YAS-109

Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over LG SN10YG