LG SP2 vs Polk Audio React review

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LG SP2 vs Polk Audio React comparison chart

LG SP2 vs Polk Audio React review

LG SP2
vs
Polk Audio React

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
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Common

Product

LG SP2
Polk Audio React

Model

SP2
React

Brand

LG
Polk Audio

Reviews

0
0

General

Placement type

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

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

has not
power, source, volume down, volume up

Audio features

Built-in channels

2.1
2.0

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

100 (overall)
30 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

has not
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

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

1/1
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

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

75.9x6.3x8.8/29.9x2.5x3.5
86.4x12.1x40.6/34.5x4.9x16

Weight, kg/pounds

2.1/4.7
2.9/6

Other

Release year

2022
2020
LG SP2
Polk Audio React
LG SP2
Polk Audio React

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 4.2
  • 4.8
  • 4.2LG SP2
  • 4.8Polk Audio React

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