An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Yamaha YAS-207 vs Yamaha YSP-5600 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, YAS-207 has a total rating of 5,4 out of 10 versus 8,4 for YSP-5600. The competitors' control buttons are different: input, mute, volume down, volume up, power and input, volume down, volume up, power, 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 7.1.2 for the Yamaha YSP-5600. The output power is different and equal to 200 W for the YAS-207 versus 128 (overall) W for the YSP-5600. Only the Yamaha YSP-5600 has a built-in 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 Yamaha YSP-5600 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 4/1 of the Yamaha YSP-5600. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the YAS-207 received a rating of 6/10 versus 9/10, respectively.
App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the YSP-5600. Multi-room is only available for the Yamaha YSP-5600.
Only the YSP-5600 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the YSP-5600. For multichannel surround Yamaha YAS-207 got a rating of 4, and Yamaha YSP-5600 8 out of 10.