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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Back - Bar
    8. Back - Subwoofer
    9. Back - Satellites
    10. Build Quality
    11. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Physical Inputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support - ARC
    3. Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support - Optical
    5. Latency
    6. Wireless Playback
    7. Other Input Specifications
    8. Connectivity - Subwoofer
    9. Connectivity - Satellites
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
    5. App
    6. Other Features
  8. Comments

Samsung HW-Q80R vs Yamaha YAS-408

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Products

Samsung HW-Q80R
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Channels
5.1.2
Channels
2.1

Variants

  • HW-Q80R
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Samsung HW-Q80R

Yamaha YAS-408

The Samsung HW-Q80R and the Yamaha YAS-408 are two soundbars with different setups. The Samsung is a 5.1.2 channel soundbar that has overall great performance. The Samsung has height channels, a lot of sound enhancement features like a graphic EQ, and it can get loud. It can also support Dolby Atmos content, which is great for movies. The Yamaha, on the other hand, is a 2.1 soundbar well-suited for dialogue and watching TV shows. It has a thumpy bass, and unlike the Samsung, it can support Apple AirPlay. However, the Yamaha has a terrible virtual 3D surround sound mode and you're better off using the normal surround sound mode instead.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

8.1
7.2

Height (Atmos) 
 

6.1
0.0

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.5
8.0

Center 
 

8.8
7.1

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q80R Style photo - bar
Yamaha YAS-408 Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q80R Style photo - sub
Yamaha YAS-408 Style photo - sub

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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q80R Style photo - satellites
Yamaha YAS-408 Style photo - satellites

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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q80R Dimensions photo - bar
Yamaha YAS-408 Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

48.3" (122.7 cm)
38.6" (98.0 cm)

Height  

3.1" (8.0 cm)
2.4" (6.0 cm)

Depth  

5.4" (13.8 cm)
4.1" (10.3 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q80R Dimensions photo - sub
Yamaha YAS-408 Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

7.9" (20.1 cm)
7.1" (18.1 cm)

Height  

15.9" (40.4 cm)
16.5" (41.8 cm)

Depth  

15.7" (39.8 cm)
15.7" (40.0 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q80R Dimensions photo - satellites
Yamaha YAS-408 Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

Samsung HW-Q80R Back photo - bar
Yamaha YAS-408 Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on back)

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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

Samsung HW-Q80R Back photo - sub
Yamaha YAS-408 Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported

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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

Samsung HW-Q80R Back photo - satellites
Yamaha YAS-408 Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

No
No

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Build Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

Build quality photo  

Samsung HW-Q80R Build quality photo
Yamaha YAS-408 Build quality photo

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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Samsung HW-Q80R In The Box photo
Yamaha YAS-408 In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)
N/A

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

N/A
1.5 m (4.9 ft)

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.5
8.0

Stereo Setup  

Samsung HW-Q80R Stereo Setup
Yamaha YAS-408 Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Stereo

Slope 
 

-0.52
-0.09

Std. Err. 
 

2.49 dB
2.35 dB

Channels 
 

5.1.2
2.1

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

26.3 Hz
38.9 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

18.2 kHz
19.9 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.5
8.0

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Stereo

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

0
0

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

0
N/A

Slope 
 

-0.52
-0.09

Std. Err. 
 

2.49 dB
2.35 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

26.3 Hz
38.9 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

18.2 kHz
19.9 kHz

Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
7.0

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.35 dB
1.61 dB

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Stereo Dynamics 
 

8.4
7.8

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

100.4 dB SPL
95.8 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

2.06 dB
2.15 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

8.4
6.7

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.16
0.50

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.34
7.88

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Center 
 

8.8
7.1

Center Setup  

Samsung HW-Q80R Center Setup
Yamaha YAS-408 Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Phantom

Slope 
 

-0.32
-0.14

Std. Err. 
 

2.38 dB
2.32 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

97.8 dB SPL
95.8 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.33
0.49

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.05
7.86

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Surround 5.1 
 

5.1
4.6

Surround Setup  

Samsung HW-Q80R Surround Setup
Yamaha YAS-408 Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

0.84
-0.14

Std. Err. 
 

6.72 dB
2.32 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

92.4 dB SPL
95.7 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.34
0.48

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.47
7.88

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No

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Height (Atmos) 
 

6.1
0.0

Height Setup  

Samsung HW-Q80R Height Setup
Yamaha YAS-408 Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Yamaha YAS-408 H Frequency Response

Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Not Supported

Slope 
 

0.10
N/A

Std. Err. 
 

4.79 dB
N/A

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

93.7 dB SPL
N/A

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.32
N/A

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.91
N/A

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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

6.3
3.8

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

No
No

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

EQ 
 

Graphic + Presets
No

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar 
 

Physical inputs bar photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical inputs bar photo 1
Yamaha YAS-408 Physical inputs bar photo 1

Physical inputs bar photo 2  

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical inputs bar photo 2
Yamaha YAS-408 Physical inputs bar photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI ARC 
 

1 (shared)
1 (shared)

HDMI Out 
 

1 (shared)
1 (shared)

Full HDMI In 
 

2
1

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
1

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

No
1

Ethernet 
 

No
1

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Audio Format Support - ARC 
 

10
7.1

eARC 
 

Yes
No

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
No

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
No

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS:X (eARC only) 
 

Yes
No

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only) 
 

Yes
No

DTS-HD MA (eARC only) 
 

Yes
No

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

Yes
No

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

10
8.3

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
No

DTS:X 
 

Yes
No

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
No

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Yes
No

DTS-HD MA 
 

Yes
No

5.1 PCM 
 

Yes
Yes

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Audio Format Support - Optical 
 

10
10

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

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Latency 
 

7.3
8.8

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

85 ms
42 ms

Optical 
 

67 ms
30 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

89 ms
38 ms

Wireless Playback 
 

8.0
9.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
Yes

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Other Input Specifications 
 

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Yamaha YAS-408 Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Yamaha YAS-408 Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Yamaha YAS-408 Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

Samsung HW-Q80R Physical controls satellites photo 1
Yamaha YAS-408 Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

No
No

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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Samsung HW-Q80R Interface photo
Yamaha YAS-408 Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
No

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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Samsung HW-Q80R Controls photo
Yamaha YAS-408 Controls photo

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Remote 
 

Remote photo  

Samsung HW-Q80R Remote photo
Yamaha YAS-408 Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
No

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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

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App 
 

App image  

Samsung HW-Q80R App image
Yamaha YAS-408 App image

App Name  

Samsung SmartThings
Yamaha MusicCast Controller

iOS  

Yes
Yes

Android  

Yes
Yes

Acts As A Remote 
 

Yes
Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

Some
Some

Casts Device Files 
 

Yes
Yes

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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Auto-off
Standby

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
Yes

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