Yamaha YAS-209 vs Samsung HW-R650 review

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Yamaha YAS-209 vs Samsung HW-R650 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, YAS-209 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 5.2 for HW-R650. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, microphone mute and volume down, volume up, power, source, respectively.

Audio features

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 3.1 for the Samsung HW-R650. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the YAS-209 versus 340 (overall) W for the HW-R650. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Yamaha YAS-209 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-R650 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the YAS-209.

Connectivity

Only the Yamaha YAS-209 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the YAS-209 received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the YAS-209. A built-in microphone is present only on the YAS-209. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

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-R650 5 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-209 over Samsung HW-R650