Samsung HW-M360 vs Samsung HW-S40T review

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The Samsung HW-M360 vs Samsung HW-S40T comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HW-M360 has a total rating of 4.5 out of 10 versus 5 for HW-S40T. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input and volume down, volume up, power, source, 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 2.0 for the Samsung HW-S40T. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the HW-M360 versus 100 W for the HW-S40T. Only the Samsung HW-S40T has a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 6 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-M360 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/0 of the Samsung HW-S40T. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) does not support any one of these models. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-M360 received a rating of 5/10 versus 6/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-M360.

Multichannel surround

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-M360 got a rating of 4, and Samsung HW-S40T 5 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-M360 over Samsung HW-S40T

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over Samsung HW-M360