Deciding on whether to buy a product like SONY HT-ZF9 3.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos or perhaps Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SONY HT-ZF9 3.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos vs Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos

SONY HT-ZF9 3.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos specs

SONY HT-ZF9 3.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos
 Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos specs

Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos
Type: Sound bar with wireless subwoofer

Type: Sound bar with built-in subwoofer

Number of channels: 3.1

Number of channels: 2.1

Total power output: 400 W

SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS

Configuration: Sound bar x 1

Configuration: – Sound bar x 1
– Wireless subwoofer x 1

AV FUNCTIONS
Wireless capability: – Wireless speaker x 1
– Wireless subwoofer x 1

PLEASE NOTE: Wireless capability requires compatible devices. A wired connection is required to TV / DVD / Blu-ray player. All units still require a power source.

SMART

High-Resolution Audio supported: Yes

Audio features: – Dolby Atmos
– Dolby Digital
– Dolby True HD
– DTS
– DTS-HD
– DTS-HD Master Audio
– DTS-X

Voice control: – Google Assistant
– Amazon Alexa

Preset sound modes: – Auto Sound
– Cinema
– Music
– Game
– Sports
– Standard
– Sound effect: Night mode, Voice mode

AV FUNCTIONS

4K pass-through: Yes

CONNECTIVITY
High-Resolution Audio supported: Yes

Audio features: – Dolby Atmos
– Vertical Surround Engine
– DTS:X surround sound

Inputs: – HDMI ARC x 1
– Optical x 1

Preset sound modes: – Auto Sound
– Cinema
– Music
– Game Studio
– News
– Sports
– Standard

Outputs: HDMI ARC x 1

4K pass-through: Yes

WiFi: No

HDR: Yes

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0

MULTI-ROOM

USB: USB Type-A x 1

GENERAL
Range name: Sony Multi-Room

Chromecast built-in: Yes

Power consumption: On-mode: 32 W

Multi-room features: – Stream music throughout the house
– Control via the Sony Music Centre app
– Works with Google Assistant

Colour: Black

Compatible hardware components: Selected Sony sound bars & speakers

Box contents: – Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos
– Remote control
– Batteries
– Optical cable
– Power adapter
– Quick start guide

APP

Dimensions: 64 x 890 x 96 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 160 x 949 x 170 mm (H x W x D)

App name: Sony Music Centre app

Weight: 3.1 kg

App compatibility: – Android
– iOS

Boxed weight: 5 kg

App features: – Speaker configuration
– Audio settings
– Stream music from your digital libraries
– Adjust device settings

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Streaming services available: Spotify Connect

CONNECTIVITY

Inputs: – HDMI x 2 (1 x ARC)
– Optical x 1

Outputs: HDMI x 1

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

Ethernet: Yes

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

DLNA: Yes

USB: USB x 1

GENERAL

Price: £599

Price: £349

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.1 / 10

Review Score: 9.9 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SONY HT-ZF9 3.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos or Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 173 products in the same category as SONY HT-ZF9 3.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, which is the Home cinema systems and sound bars category. Of these 173 products the average price was £542.45, the most expensive was £9999.99 and the cheapest was just £24.99. We then looked at the price of the 173 in the same as the Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, which of course the average was £542.45, top price was £9999.99 and cheapest £24.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Sony and Sony, the average was £414.71 for Sony, £414.71 for Sony. The max for each was £13999/£13999 and minimum was £7.49/£7.49

Price analysis of SONY HT-ZF9 3.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos

Price analysis of Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos

  • SONY HT-ZF9 3.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Atmos: 3D sound from 2 speakers
  • Supports High-Resolution Audio
  • Wireless subwoofer
  • Compatible with Sony multi-room
  • WiFi / Bluetooth
  • Top features: – Cinematic sound for atmospheric entertainment – Switch modes to hear to best audio for your content – Stream with Bluetooth and connect multiple speakers – Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa compatibleCinematic sound Get the best sound out of your home entertainment set up with this Sony HTZF9 3.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, it upsacles your audio to boost it up to the level of a 7.1 channel system. Vertical surround sound comes from all directions, giving you a cinematic experience when you’re watching big blockbusters and the latest movies. It’s designed to match up with the best 4K Ultra HD TVs, so if you’re watching in HDR10, Dolby Vision, or Hybrid-Log Gamma you’ll get sound that’s as good as the picture.Switch modesThe HT-ZF9 isn’t just for movies, different settings bring the best out of different entertainment. Switch to Game mode and hear every enemy footstep when you’re out on the battlefield, while Sport mode fine tunes crowd noise to give you front-row sound that’ll make you feel like you’re in the stadium. Music mode and DSEE HX upscaling enhances your favourite hits to studio quality excellence – just as the artists intended. And when you just want to hear the day’s topical events loud and clear, there’s News mode.Stream with BluetoothThe Sony HTZF9 can connect to your smartphone, laptop, or tablet through Chromecast with WiFi or Bluetooth. So you can stream your top rated playlist, today’s recommendations from Spotify, or the latest buzzworthy podcast directly from devices with the swipe of a screen.You can even connect multiple sound bars together and play the same sounds in different rooms – just download the Sony Music Centre app to get a world of smart sound features.Google Assistant and Amazon AlexaThe HT-ZF9 now works with both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa so you’ve got even more ways to enhance your experience. Just connect your chose voice assistant to the Sony ZF9 soundbar and you’ll be able to stream, select and control all your favourite songs with a simple voice command.
  • Product codes: 4548736066762
  • Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Atmos: 3D sound from 2 speakers
  • Supports High-Resolution Audio with 4K pass-through
  • Built-in subwoofer
  • Bluetooth
  • HDMI / Optical
  • Top features: – Put yourself at the centre of the action with Sony’s Vertical Surround Engine – Hear dialogue loud and clear thanks to Dolby Atmos and DTS:X – Watch blockbusters in stunning quality with 4K HDR pass-through – Enjoy your music wire-free with Bluetooth connectivity Put yourself at the centre of the actionWhether you’re a movie-lover or sports fanatic, the Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar makes your home viewing experience much more immersive. With dual built-in subwoofers at the centre, you can feel all the tension of an upcoming battle sequence or the rumble of the stadium on match day.Sony’s clever Vertical Surround Engine places you at the centre of the drama on-screen, with audio that feels like it’s all around you. The HT X8500 upscales sound, so you can enjoy your film in maximum 7.1.2 audio. Just press the Vertical Surround button on the remote – it’s like having a full home cinema setup without the messy wires.Hear dialogue loud and clearImagine watching TV with regular speakers, where the dialogue and soundtrack are battling for centre stage. It’s tough to focus, and you could miss out on a subtle line that changes the whole story. The Sony HTX8500 features Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies, so you can hear every single word.Dolby Atmos and DTS:X split audio to create a realistic, virtual 3D sound experience. Hear that plot-twisting dialogue as if you’re in on the conversation, and be blown away as explosive sounds whizz past. And when the story combines action and talk at the same time, you’ll hear both crystal clear. Watch blockbusters in stunning qualityEnjoy flawless picture quality to match your audio. The Sony HT-X8500 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar has a lossless 4K HDR and Dolby Vision passthrough – that means when you connect your console or Blu-ray player, you’ll get the same pinpoint sharpness and richness of detail that you’re used to.And connecting to your TV is easy. Just one cable is all that’s needed, and you’ll be able to control both your sound bar and TV from the same remote for the ultimate convenience.Enjoy your music wire-freeEven when you’re not watching TV, you can still enjoy your HT X8500 Sound Bar. Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, your sound bar can also take on the role of your Hi-Fi. Simply connect your phone, laptop or tablet to the sound bar and listen to your favourite albums, artists and podcasts.And because it’s wireless, you can control your music just as easily as your TV from the comfort of your sofa.
  • Product codes: 4548736089396

What’s better SONY HT-ZF9 3.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos or Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos?

There are obviously a number of differences between SONY HT-ZF9 3.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos and Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £599 cost of SONY HT-ZF9 3.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos is closer to the expectation you had than the £349 pricep point of Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SONY HT-ZF9 3.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos and Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SONY HT-ZF9 3.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Home cinema systems and sound bars as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SONY HT-ZF9 3.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos



Rating:
9.03 out of
10