We compared two soundbars for TV and home cinema: the MAJORITY Bowfell Axis 2.1 Soundbar and the ULTIMEA 5.1CH Soundbar Poseidon M60.
What we looked at
Channel count and surround technology, connections, and price.
The verdict
If you want the lower price on a slim 2.1 soundbar with a wired subwoofer and four EQ presets, the MAJORITY is the value pick at £89.95. If you would rather pay £54.88 more for real 5.1-channel Dolby Atmos with side-firing drivers and app-based EQ control, the ULTIMEA is the alternative, at £144.83, though only 3 were left in stock when checked.
A £89.95 2.1 soundbar with a wired subwoofer and wall-mount kit.
A £144.83 5.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar; only 3 left in stock when checked.
MAJORITY Bowfell Axis 2.1 Soundbar with Wired Subwoofer — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 2.1-channel soundbar with 140W peak power (70W RMS) from a compact hifi system with a wired subwoofer, HDMI ARC (CEC-compatible), Optical, AUX and USB connections plus Bluetooth 5.4 streaming, four EQ presets (Music, Movie, News, Sport) with bass and treble control on the remote, a slim 40.5cm wall-mount design, and a 12-month warranty with free registration extension.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the ULTIMEA on these listings, at £89.95
- Wall-mount kit and remote included, per the listing
- Four switchable EQ presets with bass/treble control
- Slim 40.5cm design for small rooms
Worth knowing
- 2.1-channel only, no Dolby Atmos or side-firing drivers, unlike the ULTIMEA
- No companion app or graphic EQ
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a slim, wall-mountable soundbar
- Small bedrooms, apartments or desk setups
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants true Dolby Atmos surround
- Buyers who want app-based sound tuning
ULTIMEA 5.1CH Soundbar, Dolby Atmos, Poseidon M60 Boom — True Dolby Atmos
Intended for: Marketed as a 5.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar with 340W output across a 6-driver system including two side-firing drivers, VoiceMX dialogue-enhancement technology, HDMI eARC support for lossless Dolby Atmos audio, an 18mm high-excursion wired wooden subwoofer with BassMX technology, Bluetooth 5.4, and companion-app control with a 10-band EQ, 121 sound presets and 13 surround levels.
What we liked
- True 5.1-channel Dolby Atmos with side-firing drivers, per the listing
- Higher stated power: 340W across 6 drivers
- VoiceMX dialogue enhancement for clearer speech
- Companion app with 10-band EQ and 121 presets
Worth knowing
- Costs £54.88 more than the MAJORITY on these listings
- Only 3 units were left in stock when checked
Best for
- Buyers who want true Dolby Atmos surround sound
- Anyone who wants app-based sound tuning
- Home cinema setups wanting the fullest soundstage
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone concerned about limited stock
