The Sonos Playbar vs Sony HT-X9000F comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, Playbar has a total rating of 5.5 out of 10 versus 7 for HT-X9000F. The competitors' control buttons are different: play/pause, volume up, volume down 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 Sonos Playbar has 3.0 versus 2.1 for the Sony 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.
The Sonos Playbar has support AirPlay 2, and its competitor in our comparison has AirPlay. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.
Only the Sonos Playbar can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Only the HT-X9000F has Bluetooth support. Only the HT-X9000F supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the Playbar received a rating of 3/10 versus 7/10, respectively.
App control is available for the Playbar. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
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 Sonos Playbar got a rating of 4, and Sony HT-X9000F 9 out of 10.