Polk Audio Command Bar vs JBL Bar 5.0 review

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It makes sense comparing Polk Audio Command Bar vs JBL Bar 5.0 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, Command Bar has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 8.2 for Bar 5.0. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, microphone, action 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 Polk Audio Command Bar has 2.1 versus 5.0 for the JBL Bar 5.0. The output power is different and equal to 160 (overall) W for the Command Bar versus 250 (overall) W for the Bar 5.0. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Polk Audio Command Bar got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the JBL Bar 5.0 5 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

Only the JBL Bar 5.0 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the Command Bar received a rating of 7/10 versus 10/10, respectively. App control is available for the Bar 5.0. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is available to every soundbar.

Multichannel surround

Only the Bar 5.0 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Polk Audio Command Bar got a rating of 5, and JBL Bar 5.0 7 out of 10.

Advantages Polk Audio Command Bar over JBL Bar 5.0

Advantages JBL Bar 5.0 over Polk Audio Command Bar