Bose Solo 5 vs Polk Audio Command Bar review
The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Bose Solo 5 vs Polk Audio Command Bar that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, Solo 5 has a total rating of 4 out of 10 versus 6.6 for Command Bar.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Bose Solo 5 has 2.0 versus 2.1 for the Polk Audio Command Bar. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The Bose Solo 5 got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Polk Audio Command Bar 6 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the Command Bar.
Connectivity
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the Command Bar supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the Solo 5 received a rating of 3/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the Solo 5. A built-in microphone is present only on the Command Bar. Multi-room is only available for the Polk Audio Command Bar.
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 Bose Solo 5 got a rating of 4, and Polk Audio Command Bar 5 out of 10.
Advantages Bose Solo 5 over Polk Audio Command Bar
- App control
Advantages Polk Audio Command Bar over Bose Solo 5
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Spotify support
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4Bose Solo 5
- 6.6Polk Audio Command Bar
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