LG GX vs Samsung HW-M360/ZA review

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The LG GX vs Samsung HW-M360/ZA comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The LG GX was rated 6.5, while the Samsung HW-M360/ZA has a rating 6.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, function for the GX and volume down, volume up, power, input for the HW-M360/ZA.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that GX has 3.1 and HW-M360/ZA has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 420 (overall) versus 200 according to devices. 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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking. The HW-M360/ZA can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the GX. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the GX at 8 out of 10, while the HW-M360/ZA was rated 5/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the GX. The GX can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The GX was rated 10/10, while the HW-M360/ZA received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG GX over Samsung HW-M360/ZA

Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over LG GX