Nov 22, 2019
Read MoreBose Soundbar 700 vs Sony HT-Z9F review
Bose Soundbar 700 review
The Bose Soundbar 700, from the Bose Soundbar 700 vs Sony Z9F rivalry completely repeats the Soundtouch 300, except that the Bose Soundbar 700, unlike the Soundtouch 300, does not have an additional HDMI input, but the Amazon Alexa voice assistant function is added. The Amazon Bose Soundbar 700 already has an Amazon Alexa voice assistant. With this service, directly through the soundbar, you can control playback, receive information, manage your schedule, etc. (Amazon Alexa teams must be spoken in English) The Bose Soundbar 700 captures surround sound perfectly with eight microphones, so your commands will be heard no matter how loud your music plays. A light indication will help you know when Alex 
Sony HT-Z9F review
Sony HT-Z9F is a 3.1-channel soundbar with a separate subwoofer. The soundbar has built-in Chromecast features and online music streaming. There are various connection options, including Bluetooth and HDMI ARC. It comes with a dedicated wireless subwoofer and promises sound quality that matches the surround sound system. To compare Sony Z9F vs Bose Soundbar 700 it is also worth knowing that its power is 400W and it features 3.1 built-in channels. 
Bose Soundbar 700 pros & cons
Pros
- The sound from the 700 and its components is fantastic, nothing more to be said there
- Having the bass and rear speakers augments the experience dramatically
- Just the soundbar would be good for watching TV (voice clarity)
Cons
- When confronted with all the parts, not as simple as you might think
Sony Z9F pros & cons
Pros
- Setup is fairly straightforward
- Listening to live recordings feels like you are at the show
- The level of immersion in these speakers is completely magical
Cons
- If you have a smart TV and use its smart features, you still need to maintain two remotes
Bose Soundbar 700 vs Sony HT-Z9F
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Product
Bose Soundbar 700
Sony HT-Z9F
Model
Soundbar 700
HT-Z9F
Brand
Bose
Sony
Reviews
915
349
General
Placement type
table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable
Connection to source
wired, wireless
wired, wireless
Soundbar buttons
action, microphone
power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up
Audio features
Built-in channels
3.0
3.1
Amplification type
active
active
Output power, W
400 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)
0
0
Separate speaker connections
wireless
has not
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
wired, wireless
wireless
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Pandora,Tuneln, Deezer, iHeart, SiriusXM
Chromecast
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
1
NFC
HDMI input/output
1/0
2/0
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
1/0
1/0
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output
0/0
0/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
0/0
1/0
Headphone output
0
0
Subwoofer output
1
0
Features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)
has not
has not
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
97.8 x 5.6 x 10.6 /38.5 x 2.2 x 4.2
100 x 6.4 x 10/39.4 x 2.5 x 3.4
Weight, kg/pounds
4.5/10.5
3.1/6.6
Other
Release year
2018
2018
Soundbars CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 6.6Bose Soundbar 700
- 7.2Sony HT-Z9F
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