Deciding on whether to buy a product like POLK AUDIO Assist Voice-Controlled Speaker or perhaps DENON DT-1 Bluetooth Traditional Hi-Fi System? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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POLK AUDIO Assist Voice-Controlled Speaker vs DENON DT-1 Bluetooth Traditional Hi-Fi System

POLK AUDIO Assist Voice-Controlled Speaker specs

POLK AUDIO Assist Voice-Controlled Speaker
 DENON DT-1 Bluetooth Traditional Hi-Fi System specs

DENON DT-1 Bluetooth Traditional Hi-Fi System
Type: Voice controlled speaker

Colour: Cool grey

SPEAKERS

Channels: 2.0

Output power: 40 W

Speaker unit: – 2.5 cm tweeter x 1
– 8.9 cm woofer x 1

Amplifier: Class D digital amplifier x 1

Frequency: 45 – 20,000 Hz

FEATURES

Voice control: Google Assistant

RADIO / CLOCK

Radio: Internet radio

SMART SOUND MULTI-ROOM

Range name: Polk Assist

Chromecast built-in: Yes

Multi-room features: Group speakers for playback

Compatible hardware: Chromecast compatible products

Number of attachable multi-room speakers: Unlimited

APP

App name: Google Home App

App compatibility: – iOS
– Android

App features: – Device setup
– Control
– Software updates

Streaming services available: – Spotify
– TuneIn
– Google Play Music
– Chromecast compatible platforms

CONNECTIVITY

Inputs: None

Outputs: None

WiFi: Yes

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

POWER

Power options: Mains

Power consumption: – On-mode: 40 W
– Annual: 350 kWh (based on 24/7 use)

GENERAL

Price: £179

Price: £229

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.3 / 10

Review Score: 8.3 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy POLK AUDIO Assist Voice-Controlled Speaker or DENON DT-1 Bluetooth Traditional Hi-Fi System, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 465 products in the same category as POLK AUDIO Assist Voice-Controlled Speaker, which is the HiFi systems and speakers category. Of these 465 products the average price was £259.57, the most expensive was £20000 and the cheapest was just £9.99. We then looked at the price of the 465 in the same as the DENON DT-1 Bluetooth Traditional Hi-Fi System, which of course the average was £259.57, top price was £20000 and cheapest £9.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Polk Audio and Denon, the average was £185.67 for Polk Audio, £402.09 for Denon. The max for each was £249/£1238 and minimum was £129/£89

Price analysis of POLK AUDIO Assist Voice-Controlled Speaker

Price analysis of DENON DT-1 Bluetooth Traditional Hi-Fi System

  • POLK AUDIO Assist Voice-Controlled Speaker
  • Google Assistant built-in
  • Play & control music using your voice
  • Compatible with Chromecast speakers
  • WiFi / Bluetooth
  • iOS / Android compatible
  • Top features: – Get hands-free control with Google Assistant built-in – Fill your home with great sound by connecting other Chromecast speakers – Ready for everyday life thanks to the stain resistant fabric Get hands-free controlPowered by Google Assistant, you can go hands-free with the Polk Audio Assist Voice-Controlled Speaker. Stream music, ask questions, set reminders and timers, control your smart home devices and much more, all without needing to pick up your phone. It all starts with “Hey Google”.You can stream music directly from services such as Spotify, Google Play, and TuneIn without having to open the app. With a tweeter, woofer and amplifier all inside, you’ll get great quality room-filling audio from the Polk Assist, which will deliver punchy bass and crystal clear vocals.Fill your home with great soundWith Chromecast you can cast from compatible audio apps like Deezer, BBC iPlayer Radio, and BeyondPod – so all your favourite music, news, and podcasts will always be a few taps away.And if you’ve got other Chromecast speakers, you can group them together to stream music around your home. Perfect for parties – whether your friends are in the kitchen grabbing a drink or chatting in the living room, you can keep the vibe going everywhere.Ready for everyday lifeIn busy households accidents can happen, so it’s good to know the Polk Assist Speaker is encased in stain resistant fabric that’s easy to wipe clean – great for the kitchen or family room.
  • Product codes: 747192130480
  • DENON DT-1 Bluetooth Traditional Hi-Fi System
  • Top features: – Powerful audio in a compact design – Listen to your favourite CDs and radio stations – Stream music wirelessly from your smartphone – Add to the drama by connecting to your TV Powerful audio Enjoy powerful, warm, and balanced audio, whatever you love to listen to. Featuring two woofers and tweeters that drive everything from bass to percussion, the Denon DT-1 Bluetooth Traditional Hi-Fi System delivers clarity and balance that rival much larger hi-fi systems. Capable of delivering 30 W of powerful audio, the mini hi-fi system is perfect for listening in the living room, bedroom or office. And with setup taking only a matter of moments, you’re able to listen to your cherished albums almost instantly. Listen to your favourite CDs Dig out your favourite albums to enjoy all over again, thanks to the Denon DT-1 Hi-Fi System’s CD player. Hear the DJ’s and radio shows you love with both an AM and FM tuner. And with 40 presets, you can access your preferred stations straight away. Stream music wirelessly You’re not just restricted to listening to the radio or your CD collection with the Denon DT-1. With Bluetooth connectivity, you’re able to connect your smartphone, tablet or laptop wirelessly and play music Spotify or YouTube. So, whether you fancy listening to your morning motivation playlist or discovering new artists over the weekend, the Denon DT-1 lets you listen wire free. Add to the drama Get the same full, vibrant audio for dramas and movies that you get for music. Connect the DT-1 to your TV and give the soundtrack to your movies and games a boost.
  • Product codes: 4951035066584

What’s better POLK AUDIO Assist Voice-Controlled Speaker or DENON DT-1 Bluetooth Traditional Hi-Fi System?

There are obviously a number of differences between POLK AUDIO Assist Voice-Controlled Speaker and DENON DT-1 Bluetooth Traditional Hi-Fi System, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £179 cost of POLK AUDIO Assist Voice-Controlled Speaker is closer to the expectation you had than the £229 pricep point of DENON DT-1 Bluetooth Traditional Hi-Fi System.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between POLK AUDIO Assist Voice-Controlled Speaker and DENON DT-1 Bluetooth Traditional Hi-Fi System. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that POLK AUDIO Assist Voice-Controlled Speaker scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas DENON DT-1 Bluetooth Traditional Hi-Fi System scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your HiFi systems and speakers as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



POLK AUDIO Assist Voice-Controlled Speaker



Rating:
8.37 out of
10