Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX vs Denon Home Sound Bar 550 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX vs Denon Home Sound Bar 550 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, MagniFi Mini AX has a total rating of 7.6 out of 10 versus 7.4 for Home Sound Bar 550. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, mute and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX has 3.1 versus 2.1 for the Denon Home Sound Bar 550. The output power is different and equal to 10 (overall) W for the MagniFi Mini AX versus 53 (overall) W for the Home Sound Bar 550. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The MagniFi Mini AX has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the Home Sound Bar 550 - wired. Both models received our 4 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify is available on each of the soundbars. Both devices can play streaming audio from Pandora, SoundCloud.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Denon Home Sound Bar 550. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the MagniFi Mini AX received a rating of 5/10 versus 8/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX got a rating of 10, and Denon Home Sound Bar 550 6 out of 10.

Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX over Denon Home Sound Bar 550