Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Yamaha YSP-5600 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung HW-M360/ZA vs Yamaha YSP-5600 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-M360/ZA has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 8,4 for YSP-5600. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, input and input, volume down, volume up, power, 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 7.1.2 for the Yamaha YSP-5600. The output power is different and equal to 200 W for the HW-M360/ZA versus 128 (overall) W for the YSP-5600. Only the Yamaha YSP-5600 has a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Each of rivals supports AirPlay. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

Only the Yamaha YSP-5600 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the YSP-5600 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 9/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the YSP-5600. Multi-room is available to every soundbar.

Multichannel surround

Only the YSP-5600 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the YSP-5600. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-M360/ZA got a rating of 4, and Yamaha YSP-5600 8 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over Yamaha YSP-5600

Advantages Yamaha YSP-5600 over Samsung HW-M360/ZA