Polk Audio Command Bar vs Samsung S60B review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Polk Audio Command Bar vs Samsung S60B. The Polk Audio Command Bar was rated 6.6, while the Samsung S60B has a rating 8.4.

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 S60B has 5.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 160 (overall) versus 200 (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

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S60B. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the Command Bar, so in the S60B 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. The manufacturer of the S60B provides a device control application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Polk Audio Command Bar may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S60B. The S60B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Command Bar was rated 5/10, while the S60B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Polk Audio Command Bar over Samsung S60B

Advantages Samsung S60B over Polk Audio Command Bar