Sony HT-Z9F vs Yamaha YSP-2700 review

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In this article, we will talk about Sony HT-Z9F vs Yamaha YSP-2700 comparison. The Sony HT-Z9F was rated 7.2, while the Yamaha YSP-2700 has a rating 7.6. 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, input, mute, connect for the YSP-2700.

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 YSP-2700 has 7.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 400 (overall) versus 107 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-Z9F versus 3/1 HDMIs in the Yamaha YSP-2700. As in the HT-Z9F, so in the YSP-2700 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10.

Features

Both devices have integrated voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant. The manufacturer of the YSP-2700 provides a device control application. The Yamaha YSP-2700 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration can 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 YSP-2700 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Sony HT-Z9F over Yamaha YSP-2700

Advantages Yamaha YSP-2700 over Sony HT-Z9F