The Sony HT-Z9F vs Bose Soundbar 700 are sound panels with an active amplification type. They don’t have a built-in subwoofer, but the one from Sony includes an external woofer in the package. In terms of connectivity, these soundbars can offer both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Despite these similarities, the present sound systems, actually, don’t have very much in common.
The Bose Soundbar 700 appears to be a good option for those who prefer voice control, as it’s supplied with a virtual assistant (Alexa), while the remote control is also included. Sony’s bar can’t be controlled by voice, but it’s not a problem: a decent universal remote control is included in the package too.
Testing Bose Soundbar 700 vs Sony HT-Z9F in terms of the cinematic features they are able to offer, it’s worth mentioning that the bar from Sony is supplied with both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround technologies. The Bose Soundbar 700 doesn’t include any of 3D features.
If you compare these soundbars by the offered streaming services, the Bose Soundbar 700 will take a leading place, as it supports Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, TuneIn or Deezer. While Sony’s bar supports only Chromecast.
However, comparing the connectivity, the HT-Z9F by Sony will give you a bigger choice, being supplied with an Ethernet jack, one RCA output, two HDMI inputs, and, what’s more important, with a USB port.
Comparing Bose Soundbar 700 versus Sony HT-Z9F by their external appearance, first of all it should be noted that the soundbars look alike: they are thin, long, and black quadrilateral panels. In general, they have sleek and minimalist look. Both bars can be mounted either on a wall or on a table. However, the Sony HT-Z9F is lighter and more compact: having 2.5 x 39.4 x 3.4 inches of size dimensions and it weighs 3.1 lbs. While the bar from Bose is almost half as heavy as its competitor, weighing 4.5 lbs, having 5.6 x 97.8 x 10.6 inches of size dimensions.
Specification | Bose Soundbar 700 | Sony HT-Z9F |
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General | ||
Connection To Source | wired, wireless | wired, wireless |
Placement Type | table-top, wall-mountable | table-top, wall-mountable |
Soundbar Buttons | action button, microphone button | power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up |
Subwoofer | ||
Separate Subwoofer (in Package) | 1 | |
Built-in Subwoofer | ||
Separate Subwoofer Connections | wired, wireless | wireless |
Connectivity | ||
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 | 1 |
Hdmi Input/output | 1/0 | 2/0 |
Ethernet (rj45) | ||
Subwoofer Output | 1 | - |
Multichannel Surround | ||
Dts:x | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Audio Features | ||
Separate Speaker Connections | wireless | |
Separate Speaker (in Package) | ||
Supported Channel Quantity | 5.1 | 3.1 |
Built-in Channels | 3.0 | 3.1 |
Amplification Type | active | active |
Streaming Services | ||
Other Streaming Services | Tuneln, Deezer | Chromecast |
Spotify | ||
Amazon Music | ||
Google Play Music | ||
Apple Music (airplay) | ||
Features | ||
Multi-room | ||
Remote Control | ||
Microphone | ||
App Control | ||
Voice Control | Alexa | |
Dimensions | ||
Weight, Kg/pounds | 4.5/10.5 | 3.1/6.6 |
Size (h X W X D), Cm/in | 2.2 x 38.5 x 4.2/5.6 x 97.8 x 10.6 | 6.4 x 100 x 10/2.5 x 39.4 x 3.4 |
User Manual | ||
Manual | soundbar-700.pdf | ht-z9f.pdf |