Polk Audio MagniFi 2 vs LG SLM4R review

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Polk Audio MagniFi 2 vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, MagniFi 2 has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 5.2 for SLM4R. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up and power, volume down, volume up, function, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Polk Audio MagniFi 2 has 2.1 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Polk Audio MagniFi 2 got our rating of 4 out of 10, and the LG SLM4R 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the MagniFi 2.

Connectivity

Only the Polk Audio MagniFi 2 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the MagniFi 2 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the MagniFi 2 received a rating of 5/10 versus 6/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the MagniFi 2. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 5 points out of 10.

Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi 2 over LG SLM4R