Sony HT-Z9F vs JBL BAR 1300X review

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The Sony HT-Z9F vs JBL BAR 1300X comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Sony HT-Z9F was rated 7.2, while the JBL BAR 1300X has a rating 9.4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up for the HT-Z9F and power, volume down, volume up for the BAR 1300X.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-Z9F has 3.1 and BAR 1300X has 11.1.4. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 400 (overall) versus 1170 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Sony HT-Z9F for audio features and specs, but the JBL BAR 1300X received 10 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-Z9F versus 3/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 1300X. As in the HT-Z9F, so in the BAR 1300X there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HT-Z9F at 8 out of 10, while the BAR 1300X was rated 10/10. The manufacturer of the BAR 1300X provides a device control application. The JBL BAR 1300X equipped with a microphone. The Sony HT-Z9F may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The same score of 8/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages Sony HT-Z9F over JBL BAR 1300X

Advantages JBL BAR 1300X over Sony HT-Z9F