Short answer: the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi for better sound quality, the Zealot ZE01 for the lower price. The JBL Boombox 3 Wifi ranks #20 of 73 boombox speakers at $389.95. The Zealot ZE01 ranks #25 at $126.02, $263.93 cheaper.
What the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi offers: Loudest speaker in the category. Watch for: Bass boosted.
The case for the Zealot ZE01: Appears to be the same internals as the S95. The tradeoff: 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 ZE01 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Zealot ZE01 is rated for 40 hours versus 24 hours for the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Boombox 3 Wifi | Zealot ZE01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $389.95 | $126.02 |
| Ranked | #20 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #25 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Max Volume | 111dB | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cable | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 14.6 lbs / 6.6 kg | 13.2 lbs / 6.0 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (multiple modes) |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| Output Power | 200W AC / 140W battery | 120W RMS / 150W peak |
| Dimensions | 19.1" x 10.1" x 7.9" (484 x 256 x 200 mm) | 13.1" x 11.2" x 8.1" (332 x 284 x 207 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 189mm subwoofer + 2x 81mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters | Dual 120mm speakers + dual 42mm speakers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Boombox 3 Wifi: $389.95 Amazon
Pros: Loudest speaker in the category. Slightly better frequency response than the non-wifi version.
Cons: Bass boosted. Dip at 160hz
Full JBL Boombox 3 Wifi review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 19.1" x 10.1" x 7.9" (484 x 256 x 200 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 189mm subwoofer + 2x 81mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 111dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 200W AC / 140W battery |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 14.6 lbs / 6.6 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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Zealot ZE01: $126.02 Aliexpress Amazon
Pros: Appears to be the same internals as the S95
Cons: A little rolled off up top and not that balanced through the rest of the range. Clarity isn’t as good as better speakers.
Full Zealot ZE01 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.1" x 11.2" x 8.1" (332 x 284 x 207 mm) |
| Drivers | Dual 120mm speakers + dual 42mm speakers |
| EQ | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 120W RMS / 150W peak |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs / 6.0 kg |
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