Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar vs Polk Audio React review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Smart Ultra Soundbar has a total rating of 8.4 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 Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar has 5.1.2 versus 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wired connection to separate subwoofer. The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar got our rating of 8 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 Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar 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 Smart Ultra Soundbar received a rating of 9/10 versus 5/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the Smart Ultra Soundbar has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. 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 Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar over Polk Audio React