Samsung Q600C vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 review

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Samsung Q600C vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 comparison chart

Overall
Samsung Q600C
5.6
Polk Audio MagniFi 2
6.6
4
9

Samsung Q600C vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 review

Samsung Q600C
vs
Polk Audio MagniFi 2

I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung Q600C vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung Q600C was rated 5.6, while the Polk Audio MagniFi 2 has a rating 6.6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Q600C has 3.1.2 and MagniFi 2 has 2.1. 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 Q600C 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. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung Q600C versus 3/1 HDMIs in the Polk Audio MagniFi 2. As in the Q600C, so in the MagniFi 2 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Q600C at 7 out of 10, while the MagniFi 2 was rated 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 is onboard the Q600C. The Q600C can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Q600C was rated 10/10, while the MagniFi 2 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung Q600C over Polk Audio MagniFi 2

  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi 2 over Samsung Q600C

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Microphone
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Samsung Q600C
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Q600C
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