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LG SK9Y vs Sony HT-ZF9

47.24 in
2.3 in
LG SK9Y Soundbar
LG SK9Y
39.37 in
2.52 in
Sony HT-ZF9 Soundbar
Sony HT-ZF9
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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4 editorial reviews
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An ambitious Dolby Atmos soundbarRead more
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Full Comparison

General

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Audio output channels5.13.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Analogue 3.5mm input11
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.02.0b
HDMI ports quantity23
Number of HDMI inputs12
Number of HDMI outputs11
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

Decoders

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Audio formatDolby Atmos
  • DSD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AAC+
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • HE-AAC
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV

Audio features

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
Number of speaker drivers73
RMS rated power500.0 W400.0 W
Soundbasenono

Subwoofer

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
Subwoofer width8.7 in7.48 in
Subwoofer depth12.3 in15.2 in
Subwoofer height15.39 in15.04 in
Subwoofer weight16.8 lb17.86 lb

Design

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Width47.24 in39.37 in
Height2.3 in2.52 in
Depth5.71 in3.9 in
Weight12.43 lb6.83 lb
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Streaming standardsGoogle Cast
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
Radio receivernono
DLNA certifiedyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yesno
Wireless speakers includedyesyes
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Night modeyesyes

Storage

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Optical drivenono

Power

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W

Pros & Cons

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