Polk Audio Command Bar vs Samsung Q60B review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Polk Audio Command Bar vs Samsung Q60B comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Command Bar has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 5.8 for Q60B.

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 3.1 for the Samsung Q60B. The output power is different and equal to 160 (overall) W for the Command Bar versus 340 (overall) W for the Q60B. 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 Samsung Q60B 8 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the Command Bar.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. 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, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10. Compared soundbars have no app control. A built-in microphone is present only on the Command Bar. Multi-room is only available for the Polk Audio Command Bar.

Multichannel surround

Only the Q60B has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q60B. For multichannel surround Polk Audio Command Bar got a rating of 5, and Samsung Q60B 10 out of 10.

Advantages Polk Audio Command Bar over Samsung Q60B

Advantages Samsung Q60B over Polk Audio Command Bar