Compare Sony HT-A9 vs JBL BAR 9.1

[Input] 1x HDMI (ARC) + 1x S-Center Out | [Output] 1x HDMI + 1x Ethernet + 1x USB-A

[Input] HDMI | [Output] HDMI + USB + optical

WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.0

WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2

4x racetrack driver + 2x up-firing full-range

3x 0.75" tweeter

All-in-One Soundbar

Soundbar with detachable wireless rear speakers and wireless subwoofer

12 drivers

142 mm (5 5/8")

120 mm / 4.7 inch

80 mm (3 1/4")

62 mm / 2.4 inch

1300 mm (51 1/4")

884 mm / 34.8 inch

8.7 kg (19lb 2oz)

3.64 kg / 8.0 lbs

Digital Amplifier, S-Master HX

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Dual mono, DTS, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS ES, DTS 96/24, DTS:X, LPCM

Dolby Atmos, DTS:X

AAC, SBC, LDAC

A2DP V1.2/ AVRCP V1.5

4.0.4-channel

5.1.4-channel

0 - 45°C

Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Music Service Button, Google Home, Works with Google Assistant

3 hours

34Hz - 20kHz

103 dB

15W (box) + 4x 22W (speaker)

504 W

820W (400W bar + 2x 60W surround + 300W subwoofer)

Subwoofer: Optional SA-SW3 or SA-SW5

2021-09

2020-03

2021-07-20

2020-01 CES

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