Between the Link Music and HT-A9, the Link Music comes out ahead in several specs, while the HT-A9 wins on output and dolby atmos. Overall, the Link Music scores 39.4 and the HT-A9 scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HT-A9 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 55.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The Link Music doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the HT-A9 if you care most about output and dolby atmos. Its strongest claims are output, dolby atmos.
Both ship with comparable voice assistant, matter / thread, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the HT-A9 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why JBL - Link Music wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sony - HT-A9 wins
- ▲Output — 2420.00% more. 504 W vs 20 W.
- ▲Has Dolby Atmos.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | JBL - Link Music | Sony - HT-A9 |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 20 W | 504 Wlead |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | false | truelead |
Assistant & Smart Home
| Spec | JBL - Link Music | Sony - HT-A9 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Matter / Thread | false | false |
| Zigbee hub | false | false |
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