Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Bose Smart Soundbar 300 review

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The Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Bose Smart Soundbar 300 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA was rated 6.6, while the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 has a rating 7.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, input for the HW-M360/ZA and microphone, action for the Smart Soundbar 300.

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 Smart Soundbar 300 has 3.0. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HW-M360/ZA via wireless, but Smart Soundbar 300 has wired and wireless connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-M360/ZA for audio features and specs, but the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 received 5 out of 10.

Streaming services

The Samsung HW-M360/ZA is equipped with AirPlay, but the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 has AirPlay 2 on board. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Smart Soundbar 300. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Smart Soundbar 300. We rated the connectivity of the HW-M360/ZA at 5 out of 10, while the Smart Soundbar 300 was rated 8/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration can become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HW-M360/ZA or Smart Soundbar 300. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The same score of 4/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over Bose Smart Soundbar 300

Advantages Bose Smart Soundbar 300 over Samsung HW-M360/ZA