In this article, we will talk about Yamaha YAS-109 vs Polk Audio MagniFi One comparison. The Yamaha YAS-109 was rated 8, while the Polk Audio MagniFi One has a rating 4.7. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, microphone mute for the YAS-109 and power, volume down, volume up, source, bass up/down, mute, Bluetooth for the MagniFi One.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 120 (overall) versus 240 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Yamaha YAS-109. An external subwoofer connects to the YAS-109 via wired, but MagniFi One has wireless connection type. Rate 5 out of 10 received the Yamaha YAS-109 for audio features and specs, but the Polk Audio MagniFi One received 6 out of 10.
The YAS-109 can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the YAS-109. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the YAS-109. We rated the connectivity of the YAS-109 at 8 out of 10, while the MagniFi One was rated 5/10.
The manufacturer of the YAS-109 provides a device control application. The Yamaha YAS-109 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the YAS-109 or MagniFi One. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The YAS-109 was rated 8/10, while the MagniFi One received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.