Polk Audio Command Bar vs Bose Smart Soundbar 600 review

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If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the Polk Audio Command Bar vs Bose Smart Soundbar 600 comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Polk Audio Command Bar was rated 6.6, while the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 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 Smart Soundbar 600 has 5.1.2. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Command Bar via wireless, but Smart Soundbar 600 has wired connection type. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Polk Audio Command Bar for audio features and specs, but the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 received 8 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Smart Soundbar 600. 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 Smart Soundbar 600 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Command Bar at 7 out of 10, while the Smart Soundbar 600 was rated 9/10. The manufacturer of the Smart Soundbar 600 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 Smart Soundbar 600. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Command Bar was rated 5/10, while the Smart Soundbar 600 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Polk Audio Command Bar over Bose Smart Soundbar 600

Advantages Bose Smart Soundbar 600 over Polk Audio Command Bar