Samsung HW-M360 vs JBL BAR 300 review

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Samsung HW-M360 vs JBL BAR 300 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-M360 has a total rating of 4.5 out of 10 versus 8.4 for BAR 300. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input and power, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-M360 has 2.1 versus 5.0 for the JBL BAR 300. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the HW-M360 versus 260 (overall) W for the BAR 300. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 6 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the BAR 300.

Connectivity

Only the JBL BAR 300 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. Only the BAR 300 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-M360 received a rating of 5/10 versus 10/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the BAR 300. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-M360.

Multichannel surround

Only the BAR 300 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-M360 got a rating of 4, and JBL BAR 300 7 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-M360 over JBL BAR 300

Advantages JBL BAR 300 over Samsung HW-M360