Polk Audio React vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Polk Audio React vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Polk Audio React was rated 4.8, while the Polk Audio MagniFi 2 has a rating 6.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, source, volume down, volume up for the React and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the MagniFi 2.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that React has 2.0 and MagniFi 2 has 2.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the React via wired, but MagniFi 2 has wireless connection type. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 4 out of 10 in our ranking.

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 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Polk Audio React versus 3/1 HDMIs in the Polk Audio MagniFi 2. As in the React, so in the MagniFi 2 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 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

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the React or MagniFi 2. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The React was rated 6/10, while the MagniFi 2 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi 2 over Polk Audio React