Samsung Q800B vs Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX review
l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Samsung Q800B vs Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX. The Samsung Q800B was rated 9.2, while the Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX has a rating 7.6.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Q800B has 5.1.2 and MagniFi Mini AX has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 360 (overall) versus 10 (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 8 out of 10 received the Samsung Q800B for audio features and specs, but the Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX received 4 out of 10.
Streaming services
Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify. Audio streaming from Pandora, SoundCloud is in each of the presented soundbars.
Connectivity
Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung Q800B versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX. As in the Q800B, so in the MagniFi Mini AX there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Q800B at 9 out of 10, while the MagniFi Mini AX was rated 5/10.
Features
Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The same score of 10/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.