Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Samsung HW-A550 review
The Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Samsung HW-A550 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HW-M360/ZA has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 4.6 for HW-A550. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, input and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 2.1. The output power is different and equal to 200 W for the HW-M360/ZA versus 410 (overall) W for the HW-A550. 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 Samsung HW-A550 5 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the HW-M360/ZA.
Connectivity
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the HW-A550 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the HW-M360/ZA received a rating of 5/10 versus 8/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the HW-M360/ZA. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-M360/ZA.
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/ZA got a rating of 4, and Samsung HW-A550 6 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over Samsung HW-A550
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- App control
- Multi-room support
Advantages Samsung HW-A550 over Samsung HW-M360/ZA
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.6Samsung HW-M360/ZA
- 4.6Samsung HW-A550
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