Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar vs Polk Audio Signa S3 review

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The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar vs Polk Audio Signa S3 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar was rated 8.4, while the Polk Audio Signa S3 has a rating 6.4.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Smart Ultra Soundbar has 5.1.2 and Signa S3 has 2.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Smart Ultra Soundbar via wired, but Signa S3 has wireless connection type. Rate 8 out of 10 received the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar for audio features and specs, but the Polk Audio Signa S3 received 4 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 Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Polk Audio Signa S3. As in the Smart Ultra Soundbar, so in the Signa S3 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Smart Ultra Soundbar at 9 out of 10, while the Signa S3 was rated 5/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Smart Ultra Soundbar. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Smart Ultra Soundbar was rated 6/10, while the Signa S3 received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar over Polk Audio Signa S3

Advantages Polk Audio Signa S3 over Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar