Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar vs Polk Audio MagniFi 2 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar was rated 8.4, 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 Smart Ultra Soundbar has 5.1.2 and MagniFi 2 has 2.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Smart Ultra Soundbar via wired, but MagniFi 2 has wireless connection type. Rate 8 out of 10 received the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar 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 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar versus 3/1 HDMIs in the Polk Audio MagniFi 2. As in the Smart Ultra Soundbar, 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 Smart Ultra Soundbar 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 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 is onboard the Smart Ultra Soundbar. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Smart Ultra Soundbar was rated 6/10, while the MagniFi 2 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar over Polk Audio MagniFi 2

Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi 2 over Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar