Polk Audio Command Bar vs Samsung S50B review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Polk Audio Command Bar vs Samsung S50B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Polk Audio Command Bar was rated 6.6, while the Samsung S50B has a rating 4.6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Command Bar has 2.1 and S50B has 3.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 160 (overall) versus 140 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The Command Bar can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Polk Audio Command Bar versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Samsung S50B. As in the Command Bar, so in the S50B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10. None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. The Polk Audio Command Bar equipped with a microphone. The Polk Audio Command Bar may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the Command Bar or S50B. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Command Bar was rated 5/10, while the S50B received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Polk Audio Command Bar over Samsung S50B