Short answer: the Samsung HW-Q800F. It ranks #1 of 16 soundbars with a subwoofer by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $537.99. The Polk MagniFi Mini AX ranks #2, rated 3.6/5, at $499, $38.99 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the Samsung HW-Q800F: A 5.1.2 bar with up-firing drivers and a wireless sub that digs deep, so action scenes have real weight. The tradeoff: There are no rear speakers in the box, so surround effects stay in front of you unless you add Samsung’s optional rears.
The case for the Polk MagniFi Mini AX: This tiny bar and its wireless sub sound far bigger than they look, and Wirecutter made it their top all-around pick after it beat larger bars in blind listening. The tradeoff: Height and surround are processed, so overhead effects are subtle.
Buy the Samsung HW-Q800F. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $38.99 saving on the Polk MagniFi Mini AX is not enough to make up the difference.
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A 5.1.2 bar with up-firing drivers and a wireless sub that digs deep, so action scenes have real weight.
This tiny bar and its wireless sub sound far bigger than they look, and Wirecutter made it their top all-around pick after it beat larger bars in blind listening.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Samsung HW-Q800F | Polk MagniFi Mini AX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $537.99 | $499.00 |
| Ranked | #1 of 16 in Soundbars With a Subwoofer | #2 of 16 in Soundbars With a Subwoofer |
| App | Yes (SmartThings) | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Channels | 5.1.2 | 3.1 |
| DTS:X | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 2.4”H x 43.7”W x 4.7”D (60 x 1111 x 120 mm) | 3.1”H x 14.4”W x 4.1”D (79 x 366 x 104 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (up-firing drivers) | Virtual (decodes Atmos, no up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar: 10 drivers (3 dome tweeters, 7 cone woofers, incl. up-firing and side-firing); Sub: 6.5” woofer | Bar: 5 drivers (2 x 0.75” tweeters, 3 x 2” mids); Sub: 5x7” down-firing woofer |
| HDMI Input | 1 | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Wireless | Wireless, 5x7” driver |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | No | Optional (Polk SR2) |
| Room Correction | Yes (SpaceFit Sound Pro) | No |
| Subwoofer Dimensions | 252H x 249W x 249D mm | 371H x 182W x 396D mm |
| Weight | 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) | 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes (AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect) |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | No |
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