Sonos Beam vs Samsung HW-M360/ZA review

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The Sonos Beam vs Samsung HW-M360/ZA comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Sonos Beam was rated 6, while the Samsung HW-M360/ZA has a rating 6.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, microphone, play/pause for the Beam and volume down, volume up, power, input for the HW-M360/ZA.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Beam has 3.0 and HW-M360/ZA has 2.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Sonos Beam for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-M360/ZA received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

The Sonos Beam is equipped with AirPlay 2, but the Samsung HW-M360/ZA has AirPlay on board. The HW-M360/ZA can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Beam. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. Neither the Beam nor HW-M360/ZA has the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the Beam at 6 out of 10, while the HW-M360/ZA was rated 5/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Sonos Beam equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the Beam or HW-M360/ZA. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The same score of 4/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages Sonos Beam over Samsung HW-M360/ZA

Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over Sonos Beam