LG SNC4R vs Polk Audio React review

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LG SNC4R vs Polk Audio React review

LG SNC4R
vs
Polk Audio React

An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so LG SNC4R vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SNC4R has a total rating of 5.2 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 SNC4R has 4.1 versus 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. The output power is different and equal to 420 (overall) W for the SNC4R versus 30 (overall) W for the React. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The SNC4R has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the React - wired. The LG SNC4R 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. Only the React supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SNC4R received a rating of 6/10 versus 5/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. 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 LG SNC4R got a rating of 5, and Polk Audio React 6 out of 10.

Advantages LG SNC4R over Polk Audio React

  • Separate subwoofer in package

Advantages Polk Audio React over LG SNC4R

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • Microphone
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Common

Product

LG SNC4R
Polk Audio React

Model

SNC4R
React

Brand

LG
Polk Audio

Reviews

9
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, volume down, volume up, function
power, source, volume down, volume up

Audio features

Built-in channels

4.1
2.0

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

420 (overall)
30 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wired

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

0/0
0/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS Digital Surround
DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

89 x 5 x 7.6/35.1 x 2.3 x 3.4
86.4x12.1x40.6/34.5x4.9x16

Weight, kg/pounds

2.2/5.2
2.9/6

Other

Release year

2020
2020
LG SNC4R
Polk Audio React
LG SNC4R
Polk Audio React

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 5.2
  • 4.8
  • 5.2LG SNC4R
  • 4.8Polk Audio React

LG SNC4R competitors

Polk Audio React competitors