LG S80QY vs Polk Audio Signa S3 review

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The LG S80QY vs Polk Audio Signa S3 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The LG S80QY was rated 7.8, while the Polk Audio Signa S3 has a rating 6.4.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that S80QY has 3.1.3 and Signa S3 has 2.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the LG S80QY for audio features and specs, but the Polk Audio Signa S3 received 4 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify. Audio streaming from Pandora, SoundCloud is in each of the presented soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG S80QY versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Polk Audio Signa S3. As in the S80QY, so in the Signa S3 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the S80QY at 8 out of 10, while the Signa S3 was rated 5/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the Signa S3 provides a device control application. The Polk Audio Signa S3 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S80QY. The S80QY can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The S80QY was rated 10/10, while the Signa S3 received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG S80QY over Polk Audio Signa S3

Advantages Polk Audio Signa S3 over LG S80QY