Samsung HW-T450 vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 review

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Rating 5 5

Samsung HW-T450 vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-T450
4.5
Polk Audio MagniFi 2
6.6
4
9

Samsung HW-T450 vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 review

Samsung HW-T450
vs
Polk Audio MagniFi 2

I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung HW-T450 vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung HW-T450 was rated 4.5, while the Polk Audio MagniFi 2 has a rating 6.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, source for the HW-T450 and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the MagniFi 2.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. 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 6 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-T450 for audio features and specs, but the Polk Audio MagniFi 2 received 4 out of 10.

Streaming services

The MagniFi 2 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the MagniFi 2. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the MagniFi 2. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 5/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the MagniFi 2 provides a device control application. The Polk Audio MagniFi 2 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HW-T450 or MagniFi 2. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-T450 was rated 4/10, while the MagniFi 2 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi 2 over Samsung HW-T450

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • App control
  • Microphone
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Product

Samsung HW-T450
Polk Audio MagniFi 2

Model

HW-T450
MagniFi 2

Brand

Samsung
Polk Audio

Reviews

2901
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General

Placement type

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

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

volume down, volume up, power, source
power, source, demo, volume down, volume up

Audio features

Built-in channels

2.1
2.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

200 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
1

NFC

HDMI input/output

0/0
3/1

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)

has not
DTS audio

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

83.8 x 5 x 5/33.9 x 2.1 x 2.9
109.2x5.3x3/37.5x3x2

Weight, kg/pounds

1.3/3.3
2.9/6

Other

Release year

2020
2020
Samsung HW-T450
Polk Audio MagniFi 2
Samsung HW-T450
Polk Audio MagniFi 2

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 4.5
  • 6.6
  • 4.5Samsung HW-T450
  • 6.6Polk Audio MagniFi 2

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