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Sony HT-X8500 vs Sony HT-ZF9

35.04 in
2.52 in
Sony HT-X8500 Soundbar
Sony HT-X8500
39.37 in
2.52 in
Sony HT-ZF9 Soundbar
Sony HT-ZF9
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
8
3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
0 %
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9
3.7 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
100 %
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User rating
151
3.7 out of 5
151 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
20 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
9 %
88
3.6 out of 5
88 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
23 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
9 %

Full Comparison

General

Sony HT-X8500Sony HT-X8500
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Audio output channels2.13.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Sony HT-X8500Sony HT-X8500
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMI ports quantity23
Number of HDMI inputs12
Number of HDMI outputs11
USByesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version5.04.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

Decoders

Sony HT-X8500Sony HT-X8500
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Audio format
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD High Resolution
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • 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 filesAAC
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • HE-AAC
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV

Audio features

Sony HT-X8500Sony HT-X8500
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
RMS rated power128.0 W400.0 W

Subwoofer

Sony HT-X8500Sony HT-X8500
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Subwoofer locationBuilt-inSeparate

Design

Sony HT-X8500Sony HT-X8500
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

Sony HT-X8500Sony HT-X8500
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Width35.04 in39.37 in
Height2.52 in2.52 in
Depth3.78 in3.9 in
Weight6.83 lb6.83 lb
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

Sony HT-X8500Sony HT-X8500
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
FM radionono
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Apple docking compatibilitynono
Game modeyesyes
Night modeyesyes

Power

Sony HT-X8500Sony HT-X8500
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W

Pros & Cons

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