Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs LG SL5Y review
The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs LG SL5Y that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, HW-M360/ZA has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 5 for SL5Y. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, input and power, volume down, volume up, function, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 2.1. The output power is different and equal to 200 W for the HW-M360/ZA versus 400 (overall) W for the SL5Y. 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 SL5Y supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-M360/ZA received a rating of 5/10 versus 7/10, 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 LG SL5Y 6 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over LG SL5Y
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- App control
- Multi-room support
Advantages LG SL5Y 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)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.6Samsung HW-M360/ZA
- 5LG SL5Y
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