The Samsung HW-N650 vs Sony HT-X9000F comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HW-N650 has a total rating of 7.6 out of 10 versus 7 for HT-X9000F. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, input, power and power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-N650 has 5.1 versus 2.1 for the Sony HT-X9000F. The output power is different and equal to 360 (overall) W for the HW-N650 versus 300 (overall) W for the HT-X9000F. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Each of rivals supports AirPlay. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars. Both devices can play streaming audio from Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast.
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs. 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 7/10.
App control is available for the HW-N650. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-N650. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-N650.
Only the HT-X9000F has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-X9000F. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-N650 got a rating of 6, and Sony HT-X9000F 9 out of 10.