Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Polk Audio Signa S4 review
If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Polk Audio Signa S4 comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA was rated 6.6, while the Polk Audio Signa S4 has a rating 7.8. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, input for the HW-M360/ZA and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the Signa S4.
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 Signa S4 has 3.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 200 versus 80 (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 Polk Audio Signa S4 received 5 out of 10. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Signa S4. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Signa S4. 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 Signa S4 was rated 6/10.
Features
Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Polk Audio Signa S4 equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA may become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Signa S4. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-M360/ZA was rated 4/10, while the Signa S4 received a mark of 9/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over Polk Audio Signa S4
- Multi-room support
Advantages Polk Audio Signa S4 over Samsung HW-M360/ZA
- WI-FI enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Microphone
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
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)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.6Samsung HW-M360/ZA
- 7.8Polk Audio Signa S4
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