LG SP2 vs Polk Audio React review
An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so LG SP2 vs Polk Audio React comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SP2 has a total rating of 4.2 out of 10 versus 4.8 for React.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SP2 has 2.1 versus 2.0 for the Polk Audio React. The output power is different and equal to 100 (overall) W for the SP2 versus 30 (overall) W for the React. Only the LG SP2 has a built-in subwoofer. The LG SP2 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. The LG SP2 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 SP2 received a rating of 7/10 versus 5/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the React. 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 SP2 got a rating of 5, and Polk Audio React 6 out of 10.
Advantages LG SP2 over Polk Audio React
- Built-in subwoofer
Advantages Polk Audio React over LG SP2
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- 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)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4.2LG SP2
- 4.8Polk Audio React
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