Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs LG SN9YG review

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It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs LG SN9YG because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HW-M360/ZA has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 7 for SN9YG. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, input and power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone, 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 5.1.2 for the LG SN9YG. The output power is different and equal to 200 W for the HW-M360/ZA versus 520 (overall) W for the SN9YG. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the LG SN9YG 8 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the HW-M360/ZA.

Connectivity

Only the LG SN9YG can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the SN9YG 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 SN9YG. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-M360/ZA.

Multichannel surround

Only the SN9YG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN9YG. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-M360/ZA got a rating of 4, and LG SN9YG 10 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over LG SN9YG

Advantages LG SN9YG over Samsung HW-M360/ZA