Sony HT-Z9F vs VIZIO SB3820-C6 review
The Sony HT-Z9F vs VIZIO SB3820-C6 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HT-Z9F has a total rating of 7.2 out of 10 versus 5.2 for SB3820-C6. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up and power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up, 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 VIZIO SB3820-C6. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The Sony HT-Z9F got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the VIZIO SB3820-C6 5 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HT-Z9F.
Connectivity
Only the Sony HT-Z9F can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the HT-Z9F supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-Z9F received a rating of 8/10 versus 6/10, respectively. App control is available for the SB3820-C6. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. 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 VIZIO SB3820-C6 4 out of 10.
Advantages Sony HT-Z9F over VIZIO SB3820-C6
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Multi-room support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages VIZIO SB3820-C6 over Sony HT-Z9F
- App control
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.2Sony HT-Z9F
- 5.2VIZIO SB3820-C6
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