KEF HTF7003 vs Samsung HW-J355 review
If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the KEF HTF7003 vs Samsung HW-J355 comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The KEF HTF7003 was rated 5, while the Samsung HW-J355 has a rating 6.6.
Audio features
Soundbars have different amplification type - passive versus active respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HTF7003 has 3.0 and HW-J355 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 versus 120 according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Rate 6 out of 10 received the KEF HTF7003 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-J355 received 7 out of 10. The HW-J355 can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-J355. Bluetooth support integrated in the HW-J355. Neither the HTF7003 nor HW-J355 has the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the HTF7003 at 4 out of 10, while the HW-J355 was rated 6/10.
Features
The manufacturer of the HW-J355 provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HTF7003 or HW-J355. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X.
Advantages Samsung HW-J355 over KEF HTF7003
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Bluetooth enabled
- App control
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 5KEF HTF7003
- 6.6Samsung HW-J355
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