Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs LG SN6Y review

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Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs LG SN6Y review

Samsung HW-M360/ZA
vs
LG SN6Y

An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs LG SN6Y comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-M360/ZA has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 6.2 for SN6Y. 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. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-M360/ZA has 2.1 versus 3.1 for the LG SN6Y. The output power is different and equal to 200 W for the HW-M360/ZA versus 420 (overall) W for the SN6Y. 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 SN6Y 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 8/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN6Y. 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 SN6Y 5 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over LG SN6Y

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

Advantages LG SN6Y over Samsung HW-M360/ZA

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

Product

Samsung HW-M360/ZA
LG SN6Y

Model

HW-M360/ZA
SN6Y

Brand

Samsung
LG

Reviews

920
87

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
3.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

200
420 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

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

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
104 x 5 x 7.6/41.7 x 2.2 x 3.4

Weight, kg/pounds

1.4/3.3
3.1/7.6

Other

Release year

2017
2020
Samsung HW-M360/ZA
LG SN6Y
Samsung HW-M360/ZA
LG SN6Y

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6.6
  • 6.2
  • 6.6Samsung HW-M360/ZA
  • 6.2LG SN6Y

Samsung HW-M360/ZA competitors

LG SN6Y competitors