Sony HT-X9000F vs LG SL9YG review

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It makes sense comparing Sony HT-X9000F vs LG SL9YG because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HT-X9000F has a total rating of 7 out of 10 versus 8 for SL9YG. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up and power, volume down, volume up, play/pause, microphone, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-X9000F has 2.1 versus 4.1.2 for the LG SL9YG. The output power is different and equal to 300 (overall) W for the HT-X9000F versus 500 (overall) W for the SL9YG. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Sony HT-X9000F got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the LG SL9YG 8 for its audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

Only the LG SL9YG can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Sony HT-X9000F has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the LG SL9YG. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10. App control is available for the SL9YG. A built-in microphone is present only on the SL9YG. Multi-room is only available for the LG SL9YG.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround Sony HT-X9000F got a rating of 9, and LG SL9YG 8 out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-X9000F over LG SL9YG

Advantages LG SL9YG over Sony HT-X9000F