VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – VIZIO SB46514-F6 vs Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX. Both soundbars received a score of 7.6 in our ranking. 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, mute for the MagniFi Mini AX.

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 Mini AX has 3.1. 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 Mini AX received 4 out of 10. The MagniFi Mini AX 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 1/0 HDMIs in the Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX. As in the SB46514-F6, 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 SB46514-F6 at 8 out of 10, while the MagniFi Mini AX 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

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. The MagniFi Mini AX can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SB46514-F6 was rated 7/10, while the MagniFi Mini AX received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages VIZIO SB46514-F6 over Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX

Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX over VIZIO SB46514-F6