These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Flip 6 ranks #13 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $79.95; the Zealot S97 ranks #66 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $79.98.
The JBL Flip 6 is the lighter choice. A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people. At 1.2 lbs (544 g) it weighs much less than the Zealot S97 at 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Zealot S97 lacks. The catch: Some slight upper mids emphasis.
The case for the Zealot S97: A budget boombox with surprisingly deep bass for its size, waterproofing, power bank outputs, and microSD and aux playback. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Flip 6 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the JBL Flip 6. The tradeoff: It is not especially loud for its size, battery life is only a claimed 12 hours, and the bass preset can swamp the rest of the music.
Buy the JBL Flip 6 at $79.95 for a medium speaker, or the Zealot S97 at $79.98 for a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 6 | Zealot S97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $79.98 |
| Ranked | #13 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #66 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | 3 EQ presets |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) | 12.6” x 7.3” x 5.9” (321 x 185 x 151 mm) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | 2x 76mm (3”) woofers + 2x 38mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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