Sony HT-Z9F vs LG SN11RG review

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Sony HT-Z9F vs LG SN11RG comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-Z9F has a total rating of 7.2 out of 10 versus 7.5 for SN11RG. 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 7.1.4 for the LG SN11RG. The output power is different and equal to 400 (overall) W for the HT-Z9F versus 770 (overall) W for the SN11RG. 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 SN11RG 9 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 SN11RG. 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 SN11RG. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN11RG. 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 SN11RG 10 out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-Z9F over LG SN11RG

Advantages LG SN11RG over Sony HT-Z9F