It makes sense comparing Yamaha YAS-209 vs Samsung HW-LST70T because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, YAS-209 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 6.4 for HW-LST70T. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, microphone mute and volume down, volume up, power, source, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Yamaha YAS-209 has 2.1 versus 3.0 for the Samsung HW-LST70T. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the YAS-209 versus 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T. Only the Samsung HW-LST70T has a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 6 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha YAS-209 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/0 of the Samsung HW-LST70T. Only the YAS-209 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the YAS-209 received a rating of 8/10 versus 6/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-LST70T.
None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Yamaha YAS-209 got a rating of 8, and Samsung HW-LST70T 5 out of 10.