Samsung Q990B vs Polk Audio React review

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Samsung Q990B vs Polk Audio React comparison chart

Overall
Samsung Q990B
9.8
Polk Audio React
4.8
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9

Samsung Q990B vs Polk Audio React review

Samsung Q990B
vs
Polk Audio React

An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung Q990B vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Q990B has a total rating of 9.8 out of 10 versus 4.8 for React.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung Q990B has 11.1.4 versus 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. The output power is different and equal to 656 (overall) W for the Q990B versus 30 (overall) W for the React. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The Q990B has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the React - wired. The Samsung Q990B got our rating of 10 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. Both devices can play streaming audio from Pandora, SoundCloud.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung Q990B has 2/1 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 Q990B received a rating of 10/10 versus 5/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the Q990B has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q990B. For multichannel surround Samsung Q990B got a rating of 10, and Polk Audio React 6 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung Q990B over Polk Audio React

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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