Sony HT-Z9F VS Samsung HW-N850
Sony HT-Z9F
  • Brand - Sony
  • APP CONTROL - false
  • REMOTE CONTROL - true
Samsung HW-N850
  • Brand - Samsung
  • APP CONTROL - true
  • REMOTE CONTROL - true

Pros & Cons

Sony HT-Z9F

VS

Pros

    • The bar has a clear frequency range, which reproduces different sounds (rain, explosions, wind) in a very realistic way.
    • The Vertical Sound option provides broader spectrum audio that envelopes the listener.

Cons

    • The backlight on the remote control is too dim even for a dark room.

Samsung HW-N850

VS

Pros

    • The external subwoofer works perfectly, reaching a detailed treble bass.
    • It doesn’t give reasons to worry about sound quality loss at high volume levels.

Cons

    • The bar has limited audio calibration.

Specifications

Specification Sony HT-Z9F Samsung HW-N850
Audio Features
Supported Channel Quantity 3.1 5.1.2
Built-in Channels 3.1 5.1
Amplification Type active active
Separate Speaker Connections
Separate Speaker (in Package)
Streaming Services
Amazon Music
Google Play Music
Apple Music (airplay)
Other Streaming Services Chromecast Chromecast, Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer
Spotify
Connectivity
Optical Digital Input/output 1 1
Hdmi Arc 1 1
Hdmi Input/output 2/0 2/0
Ethernet (rj45)
Bluetooth
Headphone Output
Wi-fi
Analog Audio Input/output (rca) 1/0
Coaxial Digital Input/output
Usb 1 1
Features
Remote Control
Microphone
App Control
Voice Control Alexa
Multi-room
Dimensions
Weight, Kg/pounds 3.1/6.6 8.1/18.7
Size (h X W X D), Cm/in 6.4 x 100 x 10/2.5 x 39.4 x 3.4 7.6 x 121.9 x 12.7/3.2 x 48.2 x 5.4
General
Soundbar Buttons power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up power, input, volume down, volume up
Connection To Source wired, wireless wired, wireless
Placement Type table-top, wall-mountable table-top, wall-mountable
Subwoofer
Separate Subwoofer Connections wireless wireless
Separate Subwoofer (in Package) 1 1
Built-in Subwoofer
User Manual
Manual ht-z9f.pdf hw-n850.pdf
Multichannel Surround
Dts:x
Dolby Atmos

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