Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Sony HT-ST5000 review

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Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Sony HT-ST5000 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-M360/ZA has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 8.6 for HT-ST5000. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, input and power, volume down, volume up, input Bluetooth, music service, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-M360/ZA has 2.1 versus 7.1.2 for the Sony HT-ST5000. The output power is different and equal to 200 W for the HW-M360/ZA versus 800 (overall) W for the HT-ST5000. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Sony HT-ST5000 9 for its audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

Only the Sony HT-ST5000 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the HT-ST5000 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-M360/ZA received a rating of 5/10 versus 9/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the HT-ST5000. Multi-room is available to every soundbar.

Multichannel surround

Only the HT-ST5000 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-ST5000. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-M360/ZA got a rating of 4, and Sony HT-ST5000 8 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over Sony HT-ST5000

Advantages Sony HT-ST5000 over Samsung HW-M360/ZA