Samsung HW-LST70T vs Polk Audio React review

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Samsung HW-LST70T vs Polk Audio React comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-LST70T
6.4
Polk Audio React
4.8
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9

Samsung HW-LST70T vs Polk Audio React review

Samsung HW-LST70T
vs
Polk Audio React

An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung HW-LST70T vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-LST70T has a total rating of 6.4 out of 10 versus 4.8 for React. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source and power, source, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-LST70T has 3.0 versus 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. The output power is different and equal to 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T versus 30 (overall) W for the React. Only the Samsung HW-LST70T has a built-in subwoofer. The HW-LST70T has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the React - wired. The Samsung HW-LST70T got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Polk Audio React 4 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-LST70T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 0/1 of the Polk Audio React. Only the React supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-LST70T received a rating of 6/10 versus 5/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-LST70T.

Multichannel surround

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-LST70T got a rating of 5, and Polk Audio React 6 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over Polk Audio React

  • Built-in subwoofer
  • Multi-room support

Advantages Polk Audio React over Samsung HW-LST70T

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
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