Sony HT-Z9F vs Yamaha YAS-109 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Sony HT-Z9F vs Yamaha YAS-109 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-Z9F has a total rating of 7.2 out of 10 versus 6.8 for YAS-109. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up and power, volume down, volume up, input, 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 2.0 for the Yamaha YAS-109. The output power is different and equal to 400 (overall) W for the HT-Z9F versus 120 W for the YAS-109. Only the Yamaha YAS-109 has a built-in subwoofer. The HT-Z9F has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the YAS-109 - wired and wireless. The Sony HT-Z9F got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Yamaha YAS-109 6 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

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 1/1 of the Yamaha YAS-109. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 8/10.

Features

App control is available for the YAS-109. A built-in microphone is present only on the YAS-109. Multi-room is only available for the Sony HT-Z9F.

Multichannel surround

Only the HT-Z9F has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-Z9F. For multichannel surround Sony HT-Z9F got a rating of 8, and Yamaha YAS-109 6 out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-Z9F over Yamaha YAS-109

Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over Sony HT-Z9F