LG S80QY vs Polk Audio Signa S4 review

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If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the LG S80QY vs Polk Audio Signa S4 comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. Both soundbars received a score of 7.8 in our ranking.

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 S4 has 3.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 350 (overall) versus 80 (overall) according to devices. 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 S4 received 5 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 0/1 HDMIs in the Polk Audio Signa S4. As in the S80QY, so in the Signa S4 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 S4 was rated 6/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the Signa S4 provides a device control application. The Polk Audio Signa S4 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The S80QY can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The S80QY was rated 10/10, while the Signa S4 received a mark of 9/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG S80QY over Polk Audio Signa S4

Advantages Polk Audio Signa S4 over LG S80QY