Yamaha
Yamaha YAS-209
$349
80
/ 100
From $349
VS
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 wins by 3
Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
$499
83
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Yamaha YAS-209 lands at 80 and Bose Smart Soundbar 600 at 83. That puts Bose Smart Soundbar 600 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Yamaha YAS-209 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Bose Smart Soundbar 600 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Yamaha YAS-209 80
vs 83 Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Score breakdown
Yamaha YAS-209
80 sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
83 sound 83
features 81
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Yamaha YAS-209 | Bose Smart Soundbar 600 |
|---|
Yamaha YAS-209
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
FAQ: Yamaha YAS-209 vs Bose Smart Soundbar 600
Which is better, Yamaha YAS-209 or Bose Smart Soundbar 600? +
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 scores 83 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Yamaha YAS-209 worth the price? +
At $349, Yamaha YAS-209 delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.
Is Bose Smart Soundbar 600 worth the price? +
At $499, Bose Smart Soundbar 600 delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in ease.
Does Yamaha YAS-209 or Bose Smart Soundbar 600 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.