LG S95QR vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 review

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LG S95QR vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 comparison chart

Overall
8.8
Polk Audio MagniFi 2
6.6
6
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LG S95QR vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 review

LG S95QR
vs
Polk Audio MagniFi 2

I had a chance to test and compare two models: LG S95QR vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The LG S95QR was rated 8.8, 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 S95QR has 9.1.5 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 9 out of 10 received the LG S95QR for audio features and specs, but the Polk Audio MagniFi 2 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 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG S95QR versus 3/1 HDMIs in the Polk Audio MagniFi 2. As in the S95QR, 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 S95QR at 9 out of 10, while the MagniFi 2 was rated 5/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the 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 S95QR. The S95QR can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The S95QR was rated 10/10, while the MagniFi 2 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG S95QR over Polk Audio MagniFi 2

  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi 2 over LG S95QR

  • Microphone
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