An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung HW-A450 vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-A450 has a total rating of 4 out of 10 versus 4.8 for React. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up and power, source, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-A450 has 2.1 versus 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. The output power is different and equal to 300 (overall) W for the HW-A450 versus 30 (overall) W for the React. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The HW-A450 has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the React - wired. The Samsung HW-A450 got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Polk Audio React 4 for its audio features and specs.
Spotify support is available on the React.
Only the Polk Audio React can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the React supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 5/10.
App control is available for the React. A built-in microphone is present only on the React. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 6 points out of 10.