JBL BAR 700 vs Polk Audio React review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so JBL BAR 700 vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, BAR 700 has a total rating of 8.8 out of 10 versus 4.8 for React. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up and power, source, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the JBL BAR 700 has 5.1 versus 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. The output power is different and equal to 620 (overall) W for the BAR 700 versus 30 (overall) W for the React. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The BAR 700 has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the React - wired. The JBL BAR 700 got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Polk Audio React 4 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify is available on each of the soundbars. Both devices can play streaming audio from Pandora, SoundCloud.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The JBL BAR 700 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 0/1 of the Polk Audio React. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the BAR 700 received a rating of 10/10 versus 5/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the BAR 700 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround JBL BAR 700 got a rating of 7, and Polk Audio React 6 out of 10.

Advantages JBL BAR 700 over Polk Audio React