Sonos Beam vs Polk Audio React review
An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Sonos Beam vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Beam has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 4.8 for React. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, microphone, play/pause 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 Sonos Beam has 3.0 versus 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The Beam has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the React - wired. The Sonos Beam got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Polk Audio React 4 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the React.
Connectivity
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Sonos Beam has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 0/1 of the Polk Audio React. Only the React supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the Beam received a rating of 6/10 versus 5/10, respectively. 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
None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Sonos Beam got a rating of 4, and Polk Audio React 6 out of 10.
Advantages Polk Audio React over Sonos Beam
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6Sonos Beam
- 4.8Polk Audio React
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