LG SC9S vs Polk Audio React review

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LG SC9S vs Polk Audio React review

LG SC9S
vs
Polk Audio React

An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so LG SC9S vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SC9S has a total rating of 6.4 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 LG SC9S has 2.1 versus 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. The output power is different and equal to 310 (overall) W for the SC9S versus 30 (overall) W for the React. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The SC9S has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the React - wired. The LG SC9S got our rating of 6 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 LG SC9S 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 SC9S received a rating of 7/10 versus 5/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the React. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the SC9S has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SC9S. For multichannel surround LG SC9S got a rating of 5, and Polk Audio React 6 out of 10.

Advantages LG SC9S over Polk Audio React

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

Advantages Polk Audio React over LG SC9S

  • Microphone
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Common

Product

LG SC9S
Polk Audio React

Model

SC9S
React

Brand

LG
Polk Audio

Reviews

0
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

has not
power, source, volume down, volume up

Audio features

Built-in channels

2.1
2.0

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

310 (overall)
30 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

has not
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wired

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, SoundCloud
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
0/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround
DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

97.5x6.3x12.4/38.4x2.5x4.9
86.4x12.1x40.6/34.5x4.9x16

Weight, kg/pounds

4.1/9.1
2.9/6

Other

Release year

2022
2020
LG SC9S
Polk Audio React
LG SC9S
Polk Audio React

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6.4
  • 4.8
  • 6.4LG SC9S
  • 4.8Polk Audio React

LG SC9S competitors

Polk Audio React competitors