Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs Polk Audio React review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, MusicCast BAR 400 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 4.8 for React. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input, mute 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 Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 has 5.1 versus 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the MusicCast BAR 400 versus 30 (overall) W for the React. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The MusicCast BAR 400 has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the React - wired. The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 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.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 0/1 of the Polk Audio React. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the MusicCast BAR 400 received a rating of 8/10 versus 5/10, respectively. App control is available for the React. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400.

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, each of the opponents received 6 points out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 over Polk Audio React

Advantages Polk Audio React over Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400