Polk Audio Command Bar vs Polk Audio React review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Polk Audio Command Bar vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Command Bar has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 4.8 for React. 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 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. The output power is different and equal to 160 (overall) W for the Command Bar versus 30 (overall) W for the React. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The Command Bar has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the React - wired. The Polk Audio Command Bar got our rating of 6 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.

Connectivity

Only the Polk Audio React can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Polk Audio Command Bar 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 Command Bar received a rating of 7/10 versus 5/10, respectively. App control is available for the React. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the Polk Audio Command Bar.

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 Polk Audio Command Bar got a rating of 5, and Polk Audio React 6 out of 10.

Advantages Polk Audio Command Bar over Polk Audio React

Advantages Polk Audio React over Polk Audio Command Bar