An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so LG SN9YG vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SN9YG has a total rating of 7 out of 10 versus 4.8 for React. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone and power, source, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SN9YG has 5.1.2 versus 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. The output power is different and equal to 520 (overall) W for the SN9YG versus 30 (overall) W for the React. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The SN9YG has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the React - wired. The LG SN9YG got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Polk Audio React 4 for its audio features and specs.
Spotify support is available on the React.
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The LG SN9YG 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 SN9YG received a rating of 8/10 versus 5/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Only the SN9YG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN9YG. For multichannel surround LG SN9YG got a rating of 10, and Polk Audio React 6 out of 10.