Between the AX5125H and Bravia Theater Bar 9, the AX5125H comes out ahead in total power / subwoofer included, while the Bravia Theater Bar 9 wins on several specs. Overall, the AX5125H scores 65.8 and the Bravia Theater Bar 9 scores 62.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The AX5125H edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.8 vs 62.5), but the 3.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the AX5125H if you care most about total power / subwoofer included. The biggest gaps in its favor are total power, subwoofer included.
The Bravia Theater Bar 9 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, earc, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Hisense - AX5125H wins
- ▲Total power — 10.87% more. 510 W vs 460 W.
- ▲Has Subwoofer included.
Why Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Hisense - AX5125H | Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.1.2 | 7.0.2 |
| Total power | 510 Wlead | 460 W |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Hisense - AX5125H | Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| eARCⓘ | true | true |
| Subwoofer included | truelead | false |
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