Sonos Beam vs Yamaha YAS-209

Sonos Beam review

There are 3.0 built-in channels. The rounded body of the Sonos Beam soundbar has smaller dimensions than most similar speakers (its dimensions are 68.5 x 651 x 100 mm). The exterior of the speaker can be black or white. Unfortunately, the wall bracket is not included, but it can be purchased separately. Although many manufacturers complete their soundbars with remote controls, Sonos does not. Instead, Beam has several alternative options, starting with a proprietary mobile application for smartphones and tablets. In addition, to control the soundbar, you can use the remote control of your existing TV or voice commands, thanks to the presence of built-in microphones.

Yamaha YAS-209 review

The 2.0-channel unit has 100W of output power. Yamaha YAS-209 is an updated version of the soundbar YAS-207, providing surround sound technology DTS Virtual:X. The model is equipped with a wireless subwoofer, which simplified the placement of the kit in the interior. Yamaha YAS-209 provides access to Amazon Music and Spotify streaming services (depending on the region), streaming from a PC, NAS, smartphone and other gadgets is possible. For this, it is convenient to use the Wi-Fi connection provided in the device. With a total power of 200 watts, the system will provide support for 4K, Ultra HD with HDR 10, HDR and HLG.

Sonos Beam pros & cons

Yamaha YAS-209 pros & cons