Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Sony HT-S40R review

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In this article, we will talk about Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Sony HT-S40R comparison. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA was rated 6.6, while the Sony HT-S40R has a rating 5.2.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-M360/ZA has 2.1 and HT-S40R has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 200 versus 600 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HW-M360/ZA via wireless, but HT-S40R has wired connection type. 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 HT-S40R. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-M360/ZA at 5 out of 10, while the HT-S40R was rated 7/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the HW-M360/ZA provides a device control 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 support is not implemented in either the HW-M360/ZA or HT-S40R. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-M360/ZA was rated 4/10, while the HT-S40R received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over Sony HT-S40R

Advantages Sony HT-S40R over Samsung HW-M360/ZA