Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Yamaha YSP-2700 review

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In this article, we will talk about Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Yamaha YSP-2700 comparison. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA was rated 6.6, while the Yamaha YSP-2700 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 power, volume down, volume up, input, mute, connect for the YSP-2700.

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 YSP-2700 has 7.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 200 versus 107 (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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

AirPlay supported by both soundbars. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the YSP-2700. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the YSP-2700. 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 YSP-2700 was rated 8/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Yamaha YSP-2700 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 YSP-2700. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-M360/ZA was rated 4/10, while the YSP-2700 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over Yamaha YSP-2700

Advantages Yamaha YSP-2700 over Samsung HW-M360/ZA