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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

Yamaha YAS-408 vs Samsung HW-Q70T

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Yamaha YAS-408
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Yamaha YAS-408 Picture
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Variants

  • YAS-408BL
  • HW-Q70T (Black)

Our Verdict

Yamaha YAS-408

Samsung HW-Q70T

The Samsung HW-Q70T is better than the Yamaha YAS-408. The Samsung is a 3.1.2 setup that's better built. Unlike the Yamaha, it supports Dolby Atmos content. It also has a discrete center channel, as well as a graphic EQ to help you customize its sound.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.2
7.5

Height (Atmos) 
 

0.0
4.8

Center 
 

7.1
8.2

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Yamaha YAS-408 Style photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q70T Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Yamaha YAS-408 Style photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q70T Style photo - sub
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Yamaha YAS-408 Style photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q70T Style photo - satellites
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Yamaha YAS-408 Dimensions photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q70T Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

38.6" (98.0 cm)
38.6" (98.0 cm)

Height  

2.4" (6.0 cm)
2.4" (6.0 cm)

Depth  

4.1" (10.3 cm)
4.5" (11.5 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Yamaha YAS-408 Dimensions photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q70T Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

7.1" (18.1 cm)
8.0" (20.4 cm)

Height  

16.5" (41.8 cm)
13.9" (35.3 cm)

Depth  

15.7" (40.0 cm)
11.9" (30.3 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Yamaha YAS-408 Dimensions photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q70T 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  

Yamaha YAS-408 Back photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q70T Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on back)
Universal (holes on underside)
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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

Yamaha YAS-408 Back photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q70T Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported
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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

Yamaha YAS-408 Back photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q70T Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

No
No
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Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.0

Build quality photo  

Yamaha YAS-408 Build quality photo
Samsung HW-Q70T Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Yamaha YAS-408 In The Box photo
Samsung HW-Q70T In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

N/A
1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)
N/A
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.0
7.9

Stereo Setup  

Yamaha YAS-408 Stereo Setup
Samsung HW-Q70T Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Stereo
Standard

Slope 
 

-0.09
-0.22

Std. Err. 
 

2.35 dB
2.25 dB

Channels 
 

2.1
3.1.2

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

38.9 Hz
42.4 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.0
7.9

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Stereo
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

0
0

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

N/A
0

Slope 
 

-0.09
-0.22

Std. Err. 
 

2.35 dB
2.25 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

38.9 Hz
42.4 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz

Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.0
7.0

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

1.61 dB
2.84 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.8
7.9

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

95.8 dB SPL
95.3 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

2.15 dB
1.88 dB
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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

6.7
7.8

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.50
0.38

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

7.88
1.97
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Center 
 

7.1
8.2

Center Setup  

Yamaha YAS-408 Center Setup
Samsung HW-Q70T Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom
Discrete

Slope 
 

-0.14
0.22

Std. Err. 
 

2.32 dB
3.33 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

95.8 dB SPL
92.0 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.49
0.37

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

7.86
1.78
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Surround 5.1 
 

4.6
4.1

Surround Setup  

Yamaha YAS-408 Surround Setup
Samsung HW-Q70T Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

-0.14
-0.95

Std. Err. 
 

2.32 dB
3.30 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

95.7 dB SPL
90.4 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.48
0.42

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

7.88
1.62

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

0.0
4.8

Height Setup  

Yamaha YAS-408 Height Setup
Samsung HW-Q70T Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

Yamaha YAS-408 H Frequency Response
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Localization 
 

Not Supported
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)

Slope 
 

N/A
1.35

Std. Err. 
 

N/A
7.73 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
86.5 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

N/A
0.70

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
1.21
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

3.8
5.5

Room Correction 
 

No
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

No
No

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

EQ 
 

No
Graphic + Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar 
 

Physical inputs bar photo 1  

Yamaha YAS-408 Physical inputs bar photo 1
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical inputs bar photo 1

Physical inputs bar photo 2  

Yamaha YAS-408 Physical inputs bar photo 2
Samsung HW-Q70T 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 
 

1
1

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

1
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

1
No

Ethernet 
 

1
No
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Audio Format Support - ARC 
 

7.1
10

eARC 
 

No
Yes

Dolby Atmos 
 

No
Yes

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

No
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS:X (eARC only) 
 

No
Yes

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only) 
 

No
Yes

DTS-HD MA (eARC only) 
 

No
Yes

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

No
Yes
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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

8.3
10

Dolby Atmos 
 

No
Yes

DTS:X 
 

No
Yes

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

No
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby TrueHD 
 

No
Yes

DTS-HD MA 
 

No
Yes

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 
 

8.8
9.7

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

42 ms
-1 ms

Optical 
 

30 ms
-10 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

38 ms
-30 ms

Wireless Playback 
 

9.0
8.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

Yes
No
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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  

Yamaha YAS-408 Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

Yamaha YAS-408 Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

Yamaha YAS-408 Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

Yamaha YAS-408 Physical controls satellites photo 1
Samsung HW-Q70T Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

No
No
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Yamaha YAS-408 Interface photo
Samsung HW-Q70T Interface photo

Display 
 

No
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Yamaha YAS-408 Controls photo
Samsung HW-Q70T Controls photo
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Remote 
 

Remote photo  

Yamaha YAS-408 Remote photo
Samsung HW-Q70T 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  

Yamaha YAS-408 App image
Samsung HW-Q70T App image

App Name  

Yamaha MusicCast Controller
Samsung SmartThings

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 
 

Standby
Auto-off

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
Yes
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HW-Q70T
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