Short answer: the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi for output, the Zealot S95 on value. The Wifi is the loudest speaker in the category, but its bass is boosted. The S95 is a good value for the boombox class, though it is a little rolled off up top and not that balanced through the rest of the range.
Buy the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Zealot S95 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Zealot S95.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Boombox 3 Wifi | Zealot S95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $389.95 | $157.41 |
| Ranked | #26 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #37 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cable | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) | 11.3 lbs (5.11 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (multiple modes) |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 200W AC / 140W battery | 120W |
| Dimensions | 19.1” x 10.1” x 7.9” (484 x 256 x 200 mm) | 14.1” x 9.6” x 6.6” (358 x 243 x 167 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 189mm subwoofer + 2x 81mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters | 130W subwoofer + dual drivers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Strap | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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