Bose Solo 5 vs Polk Audio React review
An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Bose Solo 5 vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Solo 5 has a total rating of 4 out of 10 versus 4.8 for React.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 2.0. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The Bose Solo 5 got our rating of 5 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). For connectivity, the Solo 5 received a rating of 3/10 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 Bose Solo 5 got a rating of 4, and Polk Audio React 6 out of 10.
Advantages Polk Audio React over Bose Solo 5
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Microphone
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
- 4.8Polk Audio React
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