Short answer: the Doss Soundbox for better sound quality, the Zealot S61 for the lower price. The Doss Soundbox ranks #131 of 136 medium speakers at $79. The Zealot S61 ranks #134 at $20, $59 cheaper.
The case for the Doss Soundbox: IPX4 splashproof, 12-hour battery life, MicroSD card support, dual full-range drivers, built-in microphone, Bluetooth 4.0, AUX input. The tradeoff: Barely any bass.
What the Zealot S61 gets right: 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. The catch: Sounds like a soup can, no bass at all.
Buy the Doss Soundbox 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 12 hours for the Doss Soundbox.
If water resistance matters to you, the Zealot S61 at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Doss Soundbox at IPX4 (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Doss Soundbox | Zealot S61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79 Discontinued | $20 |
| Ranked | #131 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #134 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 140Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g | 1.5 lbs / 665 g |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 6.6" x 2.9" x 2.7" (167.6 x 73.7 x 68.6 mm) | 4.1" x 4.1" x 6.7" (103 x 103 x 170 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 1.5" full range + 1x 2.6" passive radiator | 66mm full-range |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Output Power | 12W | 20W |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Doss Soundbox: $79 Discontinued
Pros: IPX4 splashproof, 12-hour battery life, MicroSD card support, dual full-range drivers, built-in microphone, Bluetooth 4.0, AUX input
Cons: Barely any bass. Sounds like a clock radio. Distorted at higher levels. Discontinued.
Full Doss Soundbox review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 140Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.6" x 2.9" x 2.7" (167.6 x 73.7 x 68.6 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 1.5" full range + 1x 2.6" passive radiator |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 12W |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| TWS | No |
| 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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