Samsung HW-J355 vs Samsung S50B review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung HW-J355 vs Samsung S50B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung HW-J355 was rated 6.6, while the Samsung S50B has a rating 4.6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-J355 has 2.1 and S50B has 3.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 120 versus 140 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HW-J355 via wired and wireless, but S50B has wireless connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-J355 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung S50B received 6 out of 10. The HW-J355 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-J355. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the S50B. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-J355 at 6 out of 10, while the S50B was rated 7/10.

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 HW-J355 or S50B. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-J355 was rated 4/10, while the S50B received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-J355 over Samsung S50B

Advantages Samsung S50B over Samsung HW-J355