Sonos Playbar VS
Sony HT-Z9F
- Brand - Sonos
- APP CONTROL - true
- REMOTE CONTROL - false
- Brand - Sony
- APP CONTROL - false
- REMOTE CONTROL - true
Pros & Cons
Sonos Playbar
VSPros
- The special Sonos application has all the useful features.
- The output sound is properly balanced and clear
Cons
- You may experience the volume imbalance issue
Sony HT-Z9F
VSPros
- 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.
Specifications
Groups
| Specification | Sonos Playbar | Sony HT-Z9F |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming Services | ||
| Apple Music (airplay) | ||
| Other Streaming Services | SoundCloud, Pandora, Tuneln | Chromecast |
| Spotify | ||
| Amazon Music | ||
| Google Play Music | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Hdmi Input/output | 2/0 | |
| Ethernet (rj45) | 2 | |
| Bluetooth | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Wi-fi | ||
| Analog Audio Input/output (rca) | 1/0 | |
| Coaxial Digital Input/output | ||
| Usb | 1 | |
| Optical Digital Input/output | 1 | 1 |
| Hdmi Arc | 1 | |
| Features | ||
| App Control | ||
| Voice Control | ||
| Multi-room | ||
| Remote Control | ||
| Microphone | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 5.4/11.9 | 3.1/6.6 |
| Size (h X W X D), Cm/in | 3.3 x 35.4 x 5.5/8.5 x 90 x 14 | 6.4 x 100 x 10/2.5 x 39.4 x 3.4 |
| Audio Features | ||
| Amplification Type | active | active |
| Separate Speaker Connections | wireless | |
| Separate Speaker (in Package) | ||
| Supported Channel Quantity | 5.1 | 3.1 |
| Built-in Channels | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Subwoofer | ||
| Separate Subwoofer Connections | wireless | wireless |
| Separate Subwoofer (in Package) | 1 | |
| Built-in Subwoofer | ||
| General | ||
| Soundbar Buttons | play/pause, volume up, volume down | power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up |
| Connection To Source | wired, wireless | wired, wireless |
| Placement Type | table-top | table-top, wall-mountable |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | playbar.pdf | ht-z9f.pdf |
| Multichannel Surround | ||
| Dts:x | ||
| Dolby Atmos |
