Polk Audio React vs Denon Home Sound Bar 550 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Polk Audio React vs Denon Home Sound Bar 550 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, React has a total rating of 4.8 out of 10 versus 7.4 for Home Sound Bar 550. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, volume down, volume up and power, source, demo, 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 Polk Audio React has 2.0 versus 2.1 for the Denon Home Sound Bar 550. The output power is different and equal to 30 (overall) W for the React versus 53 (overall) W for the Home Sound Bar 550. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wired connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 4 rating of 10 for their 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 Polk Audio React has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Denon Home Sound Bar 550. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the React received a rating of 5/10 versus 8/10, 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 Home Sound Bar 550 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Home Sound Bar 550. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 6 points out of 10.

Advantages Denon Home Sound Bar 550 over Polk Audio React