Samsung HW-M360 vs Polk Audio Signa S3 review

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The Samsung HW-M360 vs Polk Audio Signa S3 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-M360 was rated 4.5, 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-M360 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 can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-M360 for audio features and specs, but the Polk Audio Signa S3 received 4 out of 10.

Streaming services

The Signa S3 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Signa S3. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-M360 versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Polk Audio Signa S3. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Signa S3. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 5/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Polk Audio Signa S3 equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-M360 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HW-M360 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 Samsung HW-M360 over Polk Audio Signa S3

Advantages Polk Audio Signa S3 over Samsung HW-M360