Sony HT-Z9F vs LG SN10YG review

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The Sony HT-Z9F vs LG SN10YG comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, both soundbars have the same overall rating of 7.2. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up and power, volume down, volume up, function, 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-Z9F has 3.1 versus 5.1.2 for the LG SN10YG. The output power is different and equal to 400 (overall) W for the HT-Z9F versus 570 (overall) W for the SN10YG. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Sony HT-Z9F got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the LG SN10YG 8 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HT-Z9F.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Sony HT-Z9F has 2/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 2/1 of the LG SN10YG. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-Z9F received a rating of 8/10 versus 9/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the SN10YG. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN10YG. Multi-room is only available for the Sony HT-Z9F.

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-Z9F got a rating of 8, and LG SN10YG 10 out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-Z9F over LG SN10YG

Advantages LG SN10YG over Sony HT-Z9F