Samsung HW-Q70R vs Polk Audio MagniFi One review

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In this article, we will talk about Samsung HW-Q70R vs Polk Audio MagniFi One comparison. The Samsung HW-Q70R was rated 7.6, while the Polk Audio MagniFi One has a rating 4.7. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, source for the HW-Q70R and power, volume down, volume up, source, bass up/down, mute, Bluetooth for the MagniFi One.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q70R has 3.1.2 and MagniFi One has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 330 (overall) versus 240 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q70R for audio features and specs, but the Polk Audio MagniFi One received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-Q70R can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q70R. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HW-Q70R. We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q70R at 7 out of 10, while the MagniFi One was rated 5/10. The manufacturer of the HW-Q70R provides a device control application. The Samsung HW-Q70R equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q70R may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q70R. The HW-Q70R can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q70R was rated 10/10, while the MagniFi One received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q70R over Polk Audio MagniFi One