It makes sense comparing Sony HT-Z9F vs VIZIO SB2920-C6 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HT-Z9F has a total rating of 7.2 out of 10 versus 4 for SB2920-C6. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up and power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-Z9F has 3.1 versus 2.0 for the VIZIO SB2920-C6. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The HT-Z9F has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the SB2920-C6 - wired. The Sony HT-Z9F got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the VIZIO SB2920-C6 5 for its audio features and specs.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HT-Z9F.
Only the Sony HT-Z9F can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the HT-Z9F supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-Z9F received a rating of 8/10 versus 5/10, respectively. Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Multi-room is only available for the Sony HT-Z9F.
Only the HT-Z9F has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-Z9F.