An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung HW-J355 vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-J355 has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 4.8 for React. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input 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-J355 has 2.1 versus 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. The output power is different and equal to 120 W for the HW-J355 versus 30 (overall) W for the React. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The HW-J355 has a wired and wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the React - wired. The Samsung HW-J355 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Polk Audio React 4 for its audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the React supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-J355 received a rating of 6/10 versus 5/10, respectively.
App control is available in every soundbar. 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 Samsung HW-J355 got a rating of 4, and Polk Audio React 6 out of 10.