LG SP2 vs Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – LG SP2 vs Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX. The LG SP2 was rated 4.2, while the Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX has a rating 7.6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SP2 has 2.1 and MagniFi Mini AX has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 (overall) versus 10 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the LG SP2. Rate 5 out of 10 received the LG SP2 for audio features and specs, but the Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX received 4 out of 10.

Streaming services

The MagniFi Mini AX can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the MagniFi Mini AX. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG SP2 versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX. As in the SP2, 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 SP2 at 7 out of 10, while the MagniFi Mini AX was rated 5/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the MagniFi Mini AX provides a device control application. The Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the MagniFi Mini AX. The MagniFi Mini AX can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SP2 was rated 5/10, while the MagniFi Mini AX received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SP2 over Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX

Advantages Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX over LG SP2