It makes sense comparing Yamaha YAS-207 vs Samsung HW-N850 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, YAS-207 has a total rating of 5,4 out of 10 versus 8.6 for HW-N850. The competitors' control buttons are different: input, mute, volume down, volume up, power and power, input, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Yamaha YAS-207 has 2.1 versus 5.1.2 for the Samsung HW-N850. The output power is different and equal to 200 W for the YAS-207 versus 372 (overall) W for the HW-N850. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.
Only the Samsung HW-N850 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha YAS-207 has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 2/0 of the Samsung HW-N850. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the YAS-207 received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-N850. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-N850.
Only the HW-N850 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-N850. For multichannel surround Yamaha YAS-207 got a rating of 4, and Samsung HW-N850 9 out of 10.