Samsung HW-LST70T vs Polk Audio React review

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Rating 5 5

Samsung HW-LST70T vs Polk Audio React comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-LST70T
6.4
Polk Audio React
4.8
10
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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Common

Product

Samsung HW-LST70T
Polk Audio React

Model

HW-LST70T
React

Brand

Samsung
Polk Audio

Reviews

3
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

volume down, volume up, power, source
power, source, volume down, volume up

Audio features

Built-in channels

3.0
2.0

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

210 (overall)
30 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wired

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/0
0/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not
DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

122 x 12.7 x 5/48 x 5.5 x 2.1
86.4x12.1x40.6/34.5x4.9x16

Weight, kg/pounds

6.3/14.8
2.9/6

Other

Release year

2020
2020
Samsung HW-LST70T
Polk Audio React
Samsung HW-LST70T
Polk Audio React

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6.4
  • 4.8
  • 6.4Samsung HW-LST70T
  • 4.8Polk Audio React

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