Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Samsung HW-A650 review
Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Samsung HW-A650 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-M360/ZA has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 5 for HW-A650. 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. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-M360/ZA has 2.1 versus 3.1 for the Samsung HW-A650. The output power is different and equal to 200 W for the HW-M360/ZA versus 430 (overall) W for the HW-A650. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their 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-A650 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-A650 6 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over Samsung HW-A650
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- App control
- Multi-room support
Advantages Samsung HW-A650 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
- 5Samsung HW-A650
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