Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs LG LASC58R review

Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs LG LASC58R comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-M360/ZA
6.6
6.2
6
8

Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs LG LASC58R review

Samsung HW-M360/ZA
vs
LG LASC58R

The Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs LG LASC58R comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA was rated 6.6, while the LG LASC58R has a rating 6.2. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, input for the HW-M360/ZA and power, volume down, volume up, function for the LASC58R.

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 LASC58R has 4.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 200 versus 420 (overall) 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. 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 LASC58R. 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 LASC58R was rated 8/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The LG LASC58R 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 LASC58R. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-M360/ZA was rated 4/10, while the LASC58R received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over LG LASC58R

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • Multi-room support

Advantages LG LASC58R over Samsung HW-M360/ZA

  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • Microphone
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Common

Product

Samsung HW-M360/ZA
LG LASC58R

Model

HW-M360/ZA
LASC58R

Brand

Samsung
LG

Reviews

920
72

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, input
power, volume down, volume up, function

Audio features

Built-in channels

2.1
4.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

200
420 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
2

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

Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

0/0
1/1

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)

1/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Google Assistant

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not
DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

88.9 x 5.1 x 5.8/35.7 x 2.1 x 2.7
93.9 x 5 x 7.6/37.7 x 2.1 x 3.3

Weight, kg/pounds

1.4/3.3
2.2/5.2

Other

Release year

2017
2019
Samsung HW-M360/ZA
LG LASC58R
Samsung HW-M360/ZA
LG LASC58R

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6.6
  • 6.2
  • 6.6Samsung HW-M360/ZA
  • 6.2LG LASC58R