VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The VIZIO SB46514-F6 was rated 7.6, while the Polk Audio MagniFi 2 has a rating 6.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth for the SB46514-F6 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 SB46514-F6 has 5.1.4 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 VIZIO SB46514-F6 for audio features and specs, but the Polk Audio MagniFi 2 received 4 out of 10. The MagniFi 2 can play audio from Spotify.

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 VIZIO SB46514-F6 versus 3/1 HDMIs in the Polk Audio MagniFi 2. As in the SB46514-F6, 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 SB46514-F6 at 8 out of 10, while the MagniFi 2 was rated 5/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The VIZIO SB46514-F6 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SB46514-F6. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SB46514-F6 was rated 7/10, while the MagniFi 2 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages VIZIO SB46514-F6 over Polk Audio MagniFi 2

Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi 2 over VIZIO SB46514-F6