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Samsung HW-Q80R vs Sony HT-Z9F
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Samsung HW-Q80R
Sony HT-Z9F
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Updated Jan 11, 2024 07:55 PM
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Updated Jan 12, 2024 08:20 PM
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Channels5.1.2
Channels3.1
Variants
- HW-Q80R
- HT-Z9F (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q80R
Sony HT-Z9F
The Samsung HW-Q80R is better than the Sony HT-Z9F in most uses. The Samsung has a better sound overall, as it has more low-bass response to produce that rumble and thump, and it has a much better center channel performance, as well as better sound enhancement features to tune it the way you like. However, the Sony has support for eARC and has Chromecast built-in.
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HW-Q80R
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Amazon.comMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.1
7.2
Stereo Frequency Response
8.5
7.3
Height (Atmos)
6.1
2.0
Surround 5.1
5.1
2.4
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
48.3" (122.7 cm)
39.4" (100.0 cm)
Height
3.1" (8.0 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
5.4" (13.8 cm)
3.9" (10.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.9" (20.1 cm)
7.4" (18.9 cm)
Height
15.9" (40.4 cm)
15.0" (38.0 cm)
Depth
15.7" (39.8 cm)
15.2" (38.6 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.5
7.3
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.52
-0.41
Std. Err.
2.49 dB
2.53 dB
Channels
5.1.2
3.1
Low-Frequency Extension
26.3 Hz
44.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.2 kHz
7.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.5
7.3
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
6
Suggested Treble Setting
0
N/A
Slope
-0.52
-0.41
Std. Err.
2.49 dB
2.53 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
26.3 Hz
44.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.2 kHz
7.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.35 dB
2.20 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.4
8.1
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
100.4 dB SPL
93.6 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
2.06 dB
1.08 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.4
7.4
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.16
0.47
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.34
3.19
Center
8.8
8.0
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.32
0.40
Std. Err.
2.38 dB
3.63 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
97.8 dB SPL
90.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.33
0.57
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.05
2.34
Surround 5.1
5.1
2.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
0.84
-1.75
Std. Err.
6.72 dB
8.29 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.4 dB SPL
93.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.34
0.51
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.47
3.31
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
6.1
2.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
0.10
0.75
Std. Err.
4.79 dB
8.11 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
93.7 dB SPL
82.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.32
2.73
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.91
0.90
Sound Enhancement Features
6.3
5.6
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
No
Treble Adjustment
Yes
No
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
2
2
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
No
1
Subwoofer Output
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
10
10
eARC
Yes
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Yes
Yes
5.1 PCM
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Latency
7.3
8.1
Latency Video
ARC
85 ms
56 ms
Optical
67 ms
51 ms
Full HDMI In
89 ms
-47 ms
Wireless Playback
8.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
Yes
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
Samsung SmartThings
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
Some
Casts Device Files
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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HT-Z9F
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