Bose Soundbar 700 vs Samsung HW-M360/ZA review

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The Bose Soundbar 700 vs Samsung HW-M360/ZA comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. Both soundbars received a score of 6.6 in our ranking. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, action, microphone for the Soundbar 700 and volume down, volume up, power, input for the HW-M360/ZA.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Soundbar 700 has 3.0 and HW-M360/ZA has 2.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Soundbar 700 via wired and wireless, but HW-M360/ZA has wireless connection type. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Bose Soundbar 700 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-M360/ZA received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

The Bose Soundbar 700 is equipped with AirPlay 2, but the Samsung HW-M360/ZA has AirPlay on board. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Soundbar 700. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the Soundbar 700. We rated the connectivity of the Soundbar 700 at 6 out of 10, while the HW-M360/ZA was rated 5/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Bose Soundbar 700 equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-M360/ZA may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the Soundbar 700 or HW-M360/ZA. 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 Bose Soundbar 700 over Samsung HW-M360/ZA

Advantages Samsung HW-M360/ZA over Bose Soundbar 700