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 8 for YAS-109. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, microphone mute, 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 2.1 for the Yamaha YAS-109. The output power is different and equal to 400 (overall) W for the HT-Z9F versus 120 (overall) 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. The Sony HT-Z9F got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Yamaha YAS-109 5 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

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. 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, each of the opponents received 8 points out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-Z9F over Yamaha YAS-109

Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over Sony HT-Z9F