l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Samsung S60B. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA was rated 6.6, while the Samsung S60B has a rating 8.4.
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 S60B has 5.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 200 versus 200 (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. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-M360/ZA for audio features and specs, but the Samsung S60B received 6 out of 10. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S60B. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the S60B. 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 S60B was rated 7/10.
Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Samsung S60B equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA may become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S60B. The S60B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-M360/ZA was rated 4/10, while the S60B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.