Samsung HW-J355 vs Polk Audio Signa S3 review

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The Samsung HW-J355 vs Polk Audio Signa S3 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-J355 was rated 6.6, while the Polk Audio Signa S3 has a rating 6.4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, input for the HW-J355 and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the Signa S3.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. 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 Signa S3 has wireless connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-J355 for audio features and specs, but the Polk Audio Signa S3 received 4 out of 10. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Signa S3. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-J355 at 6 out of 10, while the Signa S3 was rated 5/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Polk Audio Signa S3 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 Signa S3. 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 Polk Audio Signa S3 over Samsung HW-J355