Short answer: the Harman Kardon Go + Play 3. It ranks #3 of 113 against #37 of 113 for the Zealot S95. The S95 is good value for the boombox class at $157.41, but it rolls off up top and is not that balanced through the rest of the range, while the Go + Play 3 is warm with boosted bass and only trails on maximum loudness.
Buy the Harman Kardon Go + Play 3. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $227.59 you would save on the Zealot S95 does not close the gap.
Water resistance is not close: the Zealot S95 is rated at IPX6 (powerful water jets), well ahead of the Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 at no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 | Zealot S95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $385 | $157.41 |
| Ranked | #3 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #37 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Harman Kardon One app) | No |
| Aux Latency | 112ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 35Hz | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 120ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 103dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) | 11.3 lbs (5.11 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Amplifier Power | 160W RMS | 120W |
| Dimensions | 17.3” x 9.4” x 7.6” (439 x 240 x 192 mm) | 14.1” x 9.6” x 6.6” (358 x 243 x 167 mm) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 130mm (5”) subwoofer + 2x 70mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters | 130W subwoofer + dual drivers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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