Yamaha YAS-209 vs Samsung Q600C review
An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Yamaha YAS-209 vs Samsung Q600C comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, YAS-209 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 5.6 for Q600C.
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 3.1.2 for the Samsung Q600C. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the YAS-209 versus 360 (overall) W for the Q600C. 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 Q600C 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
Only the Q600C has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q600C. For multichannel surround Yamaha YAS-209 got a rating of 8, and Samsung Q600C 10 out of 10.
Advantages Yamaha YAS-209 over Samsung Q600C
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
Advantages Samsung Q600C over Yamaha YAS-209
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.2Yamaha YAS-209
- 5.6Samsung Q600C
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