Short answer: the Samsung HW-QS700F. Both are rated 3.6/5 for sound quality (#4 and #3 of 16 soundbars with a subwoofer), and the Samsung HW-QS700F costs $597.99 against $799 for the Polk MagniFi Max AX, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
Why pick the Polk MagniFi Max AX: A full 5.1.2 system with a 10 inch wireless sub, real up-firing height drivers and DTS:X support, so movies get more weight and overhead effects than smaller bars. The tradeoff: There is no voice assistant or room correction, so setup is manual.
Why pick the Samsung HW-QS700F: Clear dialogue and a sub that delivers real weight make it a strong TV and movie upgrade, with a compact bar that sits flat or wall mounts. The catch: Atmos effects lack precision and space compared with pricier rivals, and the sound can turn harsh at high volume.
Buy the Samsung HW-QS700F. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $201.01 less than the Polk MagniFi Max AX.
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A full 5.1.2 system with a 10 inch wireless sub, real up-firing height drivers and DTS:X support, so movies get more weight and overhead effects than smaller bars.
Clear dialogue and a sub that delivers real weight make it a strong TV and movie upgrade, with a compact bar that sits flat or wall mounts.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Polk MagniFi Max AX | Samsung HW-QS700F | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.00 | $597.99 |
| Ranked | #3 of 16 in Soundbars With a Subwoofer | #4 of 16 in Soundbars With a Subwoofer |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Channels | 5.1.2 | 3.1.2 |
| DTS:X | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 2.8”H x 45”W x 4.6”D (71 x 1143 x 117 mm) | 2”H x 45.7”W x 4.7”D (51 x 1160 x 120 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (up-firing drivers) | Yes (up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar: 11 drivers (L/R four 3” racetrack mid-woofers and two 0.75” tweeters, center two 2.5” mid-woofers and one 0.75” tweeter, two 2.6” up-firing); Sub: 10” woofer | Bar: 3 front-firing plus 2 up-firing; Sub: 6.5” woofer with 8” passive radiator |
| HDMI Input | 3 | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Wireless, 10” driver | Wireless, 6.5” driver |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Optional (MagniFi Max AX SR rears) | Optional (SWA-9500S) |
| Room Correction | No | Yes (SpaceFit Sound, compatible Samsung TVs only) |
| Subwoofer Dimensions | 399H x 406W x 302D mm | 252H x 249W x 249D mm |
| Subwoofer Weight | 11.9 kg | 4.8 kg |
| Voice Assistants | No | - |
| Weight | 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg) | 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect) | Yes (AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Roon) |
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