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JBL Bar 5.1 vs Polk Audio MagniFi Max

45.2 in
3.66 in
JBL Bar 5.1 Soundbar
JBL Bar 5.1
43.0 in
2.09 in
Polk Audio MagniFi Max Soundbar
Polk Audio MagniFi Max
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
12
3.9 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
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3 stars
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User rating
241
3.5 out of 5
241 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
20 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
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43
3.9 out of 5
43 user ratings
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Full Comparison

General

JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Polk Audio MagniFi MaxPolk Audio MagniFi Max
Audio output channels5.12.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Polk Audio MagniFi MaxPolk Audio MagniFi Max
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.02.0a
HDMI ports quantity34
Number of HDMI inputs33
Number of HDMI outputs11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes

Decoders

JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Polk Audio MagniFi MaxPolk Audio MagniFi Max
Audio format
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • DTS ES
  • DTS
  • Dolby Digital 5.1

Audio features

JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Polk Audio MagniFi MaxPolk Audio MagniFi Max
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
Frequency range (max)20000.0 Hz20000.0 Hz
Frequency range (min)35.0 Hz35.0 Hz
RMS rated power510.0 W400.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power510.0 W180.0 W

Dimensions

JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Polk Audio MagniFi MaxPolk Audio MagniFi Max
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width45.2 in43.0 in
Height3.66 in2.09 in
Depth2.28 in3.78 in

Subwoofer

JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Polk Audio MagniFi MaxPolk Audio MagniFi Max
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Subwoofer width17.32 in146.18 in
Subwoofer depth12.01 in121.1 in
Subwoofer height12.01 in145.39 in
Subwoofer weight28.66 lb13.49 lb

Design

JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Polk Audio MagniFi MaxPolk Audio MagniFi Max
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

JBL Bar 5.1JBL Bar 5.1
Polk Audio MagniFi MaxPolk Audio MagniFi Max
Apple docking compatibilitynono

Pros & Cons

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