Between the HW-S800D and YAS-209, the HW-S800D comes out ahead in total power and dolby atmos, while the YAS-209 wins on several specs. Overall, the HW-S800D scores 53.8 and the YAS-209 scores 44.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HW-S800D is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the HW-S800D if you care most about total power and dolby atmos. The biggest gaps in its favor are total power, dolby atmos.
The YAS-209 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable earc, subwoofer included, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the HW-S800D is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - HW-S800D wins
- ▲Total power — 65.00% more. 330 W vs 200 W.
- ▲Has Dolby Atmos.
Why Yamaha - YAS-209 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Samsung - HW-S800D | Yamaha - YAS-209 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 3.1.2 | 2.1 |
| Total power | 330 Wlead | 200 W |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | truelead | false |
| DTS:X | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - HW-S800D | Yamaha - YAS-209 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 0 | 1lead |
| eARCⓘ | false | false |
| Subwoofer included | true | true |
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