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Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX vs Sonos Arc

What MagniFi Max AX does better (2) and where Arc wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX
Polk Audio · 2022MagniFi Max AX
2 advantages≈ $760
vs
Sonos Arc
Sonos · 2020Arc
0 advantages≈ $640

Why is MagniFi Max AX better than Arc?

  1. SubwooferWireless subwoofer included vs None
  2. Weight5,830 g vs 6,250 g+7%

Why is Arc better than MagniFi Max AX?

Arc has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sonos ArcSonos Arc≈ $640
Sound
Speaker channels—5.1
Channel count—5.1
SubwooferWireless subwoofer includedNone
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:XYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5—
HDMI eARC / ARCYes—
HDMI inputs3—
Optical inputYesYes
Ethernet—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYes—
Voice assistantAlexaAlexa, Google Assistant
Voice assistant built in—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight5,830 g6,250 g
Width1,143 mm1,142 mm
Height—87 mm
Depth—116 mm
ColoursBlack—
Features
Remote controlYesYes
Placementvor dem Fernseheran der Wand, vor dem Fernseher
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