Samsung HW-Q70T vs Polk Audio SIGNA S2 review
Samsung HW-Q70T vs Polk Audio SIGNA S2 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-Q70T has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 5 for SIGNA S2. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source and power, volume down, volume up, source, Bluetooth, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-Q70T has 3.1.2 versus 2.1 for the Polk Audio SIGNA S2. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-Q70T got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Polk Audio SIGNA S2 6 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the HW-Q70T.
Connectivity
Only the Samsung HW-Q70T can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the HW-Q70T received a rating of 9/10 versus 6/10, respectively. App control is available for the HW-Q70T. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-Q70T. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-Q70T.
Multichannel surround
Only the HW-Q70T has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-Q70T. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-Q70T got a rating of 10, and Polk Audio SIGNA S2 4 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung HW-Q70T over Polk Audio SIGNA S2
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.2Samsung HW-Q70T
- 5Polk Audio SIGNA S2
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