Samsung HW-R450 vs Polk Audio React review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung HW-R450 vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-R450 has a total rating of 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-R450 has 2.1 versus 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the HW-R450 versus 30 (overall) W for the React. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The HW-R450 has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the React - wired. The Samsung HW-R450 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Polk Audio React 4 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the React.

Connectivity

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). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 5/10.

Features

App control is available for the React. A built-in microphone is present only on the React. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

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-R450 got a rating of 4, and Polk Audio React 6 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-R450 over Polk Audio React

Advantages Polk Audio React over Samsung HW-R450