Yamaha YAS-207 vs Samsung S60B review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Yamaha YAS-207 vs Samsung S60B. The Yamaha YAS-207 was rated 5,4, while the Samsung S60B has a rating 8.4.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that YAS-207 has 2.1 and S60B has 5.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 200 versus 200 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Yamaha YAS-207 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung S60B received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S60B. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Yamaha YAS-207 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung S60B. As in the YAS-207, so in the S60B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the YAS-207 at 6 out of 10, while the S60B was rated 7/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Samsung S60B equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S60B. The S60B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The YAS-207 was rated 4/10, while the S60B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-207 over Samsung S60B

Advantages Samsung S60B over Yamaha YAS-207