Sony HT-Z9F vs Vizio V51-H6 review

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The Sony HT-Z9F vs Vizio V51-H6 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Sony HT-Z9F was rated 7.2, while the Vizio V51-H6 has a rating 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, source, Bluetooth for the V51-H6.

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 V51-H6 has 5.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HT-Z9F via wireless, but V51-H6 has wired and wireless connection type. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HT-Z9F can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HT-Z9F. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-Z9F versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Vizio V51-H6. As in the HT-Z9F, so in the V51-H6 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 V51-H6 was rated 6/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the V51-H6 provides a device control application. The Vizio V51-H6 equipped with a microphone. The Sony HT-Z9F may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HT-Z9F. The HT-Z9F can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HT-Z9F was rated 8/10, while the V51-H6 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Sony HT-Z9F over Vizio V51-H6

Advantages Vizio V51-H6 over Sony HT-Z9F