Short answer: the Doss Soundbox Pro for better sound quality, the Zealot S61 for the lower price. The Doss Soundbox Pro ranks #130 of 136 medium speakers at $29.99. The Zealot S61 ranks #134 at $20, $9.99 cheaper.
The case for the Doss Soundbox Pro: 20W output, waterproof (IPX6), excellent battery life (20 hours), extra bass button and LED lights, MicroSD card support, dual woofer drivers. The tradeoff: Barely any bass.
What the Zealot S61 offers: 20W output, IPX7 waterproof, exceptional 40-hour battery life, Bluetooth 5.2, TWS stereo pairing, compact 665g design, single full-range driver, built-in microphone, AUX input, USB-C charging. Watch for: Sounds like a soup can, no bass at all.
Buy the Doss Soundbox Pro if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Zealot S61 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 136 medium speakers instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Zealot S61 is rated for 40 hours versus 20 hours for the Doss Soundbox Pro.
Specifications Side By Side
| Doss Soundbox Pro | Zealot S61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $20 |
| Ranked | #130 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #134 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g | 1.5 lbs / 665 g |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Output Power | 20W | 20W |
| Drivers | 52mm dual woofers + passive radiators | 66mm full-range |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Dimensions | - | 4.1" x 4.1" x 6.7" (103 x 103 x 170 mm) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Doss Soundbox Pro: $29.99 Amazon
Pros: 20W output, waterproof (IPX6), excellent battery life (20 hours), extra bass button and LED lights, MicroSD card support, dual woofer drivers
Cons: Barely any bass
Full Doss Soundbox Pro review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 52mm dual woofers + passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
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Zealot S61: $20 Amazon Aliexpress
Pros: 20W output, IPX7 waterproof, exceptional 40-hour battery life, Bluetooth 5.2, TWS stereo pairing, compact 665g design, single full-range driver, built-in microphone, AUX input, USB-C charging
Cons: Sounds like a soup can, no bass at all. Weird frequency response all over.
Full Zealot S61 review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.1" x 4.1" x 6.7" (103 x 103 x 170 mm) |
| Drivers | 66mm full-range |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 665 g |
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