LG SL5Y vs Polk Audio React review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so LG SL5Y vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SL5Y has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 4.8 for React. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function and power, source, 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 LG SL5Y has 2.1 versus 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. The output power is different and equal to 400 (overall) W for the SL5Y versus 30 (overall) W for the React. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The SL5Y has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the React - wired. The LG SL5Y got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Polk Audio React 4 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the React.

Connectivity

Only the Polk Audio React can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The LG SL5Y 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 SL5Y received a rating of 7/10 versus 5/10, respectively.

Features

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

Multichannel surround

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 6 points out of 10.

Advantages LG SL5Y over Polk Audio React

Advantages Polk Audio React over LG SL5Y