Short answer: the JBL Boombox 4 for the higher ranking, the Zealot S95 for the lower price. The JBL Boombox 4 ranks #17 of 70 boombox speakers at $549.95. The Zealot S95 ranks #24 at $157.41, $392.54 cheaper.
On the JBL Boombox 4 side: Pretty insane output capability for the size. The catch: Pretty overpriced for the category.
The case for the Zealot S95: A good value for the boombox class. The tradeoff: A little rolled off up top and not that balanced through the rest of the range.
Buy the JBL Boombox 4 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Zealot S95 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Boombox 4 | Zealot S95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.95 | $157.41 |
| Ranked | #17 of 70 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #24 of 70 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Latency | AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms | - |
| Max Volume | 115dB | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs / 5.98 kg | 11.3 lbs / 5.11 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LC3, AAC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Audio | Yes | - |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | Yes |
| Output Power | 210W AC / 200W battery | 120W |
| Dimensions | 51cm x 26cm x 21cm | 35.8cm x 24.3cm x 16.7cm |
| Drivers | 2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators | 130W subwoofer + dual drivers |
The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Boombox 4: $549.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Pretty insane output capability for the size.
Cons: Pretty overpriced for the category. Better than the Boombox 3 mostly because there are more 7 EQ bands instead of just 3 and it can be better tuned. Try Oluv’s EQ for it. Out of the box sounds worse than the Boombox 3. No Aux input.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LC3, AAC |
| Bluetooth Latency | AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Dimensions | 51cm x 26cm x 21cm |
| Drivers | 2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 115dB |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Output Power | 210W AC / 200W battery |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Audio | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs / 5.98 kg |
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Zealot S95: $157.41 Amazon Aliexpress
Pros: A good value for the boombox class. Appears to be the same internals as the ZE01. Bigger case and goes deeper than the ZE01
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.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Dimensions | 35.8cm x 24.3cm x 16.7cm |
| Drivers | 130W subwoofer + dual drivers |
| EQ | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Output Power | 120W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 11.3 lbs / 5.11 kg |
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