Samsung HW-Q70T vs Samsung HW-M360/ZA review

Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

Samsung HW-Q70T vs Samsung HW-M360/ZA comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-Q70T
8.2
Samsung HW-M360/ZA
6.6
10
6

Samsung HW-Q70T vs Samsung HW-M360/ZA review

Samsung HW-Q70T
vs
Samsung HW-M360/ZA

The Samsung HW-Q70T vs Samsung HW-M360/ZA comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-Q70T was rated 8.2, while the Samsung HW-M360/ZA has a rating 6.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, source for the HW-Q70T 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 HW-Q70T has 3.1.2 and HW-M360/ZA has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 330 (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. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q70T. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HW-Q70T. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q70T at 9 out of 10, while the HW-M360/ZA was rated 5/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Samsung HW-Q70T equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration can become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q70T. The HW-Q70T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q70T was rated 10/10, while the HW-M360/ZA received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q70T over Samsung HW-M360/ZA

  • WI-FI enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • Microphone
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over Samsung HW-Q70T

  • Amazon Music compatible
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Common

Product

Samsung HW-Q70T
Samsung HW-M360/ZA

Model

HW-Q70T
HW-M360/ZA

Brand

Samsung
Samsung

Reviews

664
920

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

volume down, volume up, power, source
volume down, volume up, power, input

Audio features

Built-in channels

3.1.2
2.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

330 (overall)
200

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/0
0/0

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
1/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS HD
has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

96.5 x 5 x 10.1/38.6 x 2.4 x 4.5
88.9 x 5.1 x 5.8/35.7 x 2.1 x 2.7

Weight, kg/pounds

3.1/7.7
1.4/3.3

Other

Release year

2020
2017
Samsung HW-Q70T
Samsung HW-M360/ZA
Samsung HW-Q70T
Samsung HW-M360/ZA

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8.2
  • 6.6
  • 8.2Samsung HW-Q70T
  • 6.6Samsung HW-M360/ZA

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