Yamaha YAS-209 vs Samsung HW-S40T review

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The Yamaha YAS-209 vs Samsung HW-S40T comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, YAS-209 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 5 for HW-S40T. 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 2.0 for the Samsung HW-S40T. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the YAS-209 versus 100 W for the HW-S40T. Only the Samsung HW-S40T has a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 6 rating of 10 for their 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. The Yamaha YAS-209 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/0 of the Samsung HW-S40T. 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.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. 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-S40T 5 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-209 over Samsung HW-S40T

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over Yamaha YAS-209