Sony HT-Z9F vs JBL BAR 500 review

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In this article, we will talk about Sony HT-Z9F vs JBL BAR 500 comparison. The Sony HT-Z9F was rated 7.2, while the JBL BAR 500 has a rating 8.6. 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 500.

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 500 has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 400 (overall) versus 620 (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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking.

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 1/1 HDMIs in the JBL BAR 500. As in the HT-Z9F, so in the BAR 500 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 500 was rated 10/10. The manufacturer of the BAR 500 provides a device control application. The JBL BAR 500 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. The HT-Z9F can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HT-Z9F was rated 8/10, while the BAR 500 received a mark of 7/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Sony HT-Z9F over JBL BAR 500

Advantages JBL BAR 500 over Sony HT-Z9F