JBL Flip 7 vs Zealot S167

Last updated: October 10, 2026

These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Flip 7 ranks #15 of 166 medium speakers by sound quality at $119.95; the Zealot S167 ranks #64 of 103 large speakers by sound quality at $169.

JBL Flip 7 vs Zealot S167

The JBL Flip 7 is the lighter option. A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size. At 1.2 lbs (560 g) it weighs much less than the Zealot S167 at 9.4 lbs (4.28 kg). The tradeoff: A little bit of a bump at 4kHz, not quite as neutral as the JBL Flip 6.

What the Zealot S167 does well: Zealot rates the S167 at 100W through four drivers: two 92mm woofers and two 42mm units, with a claimed 20Hz-20kHz response and better than 90dB signal-to-noise. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Flip 7 lacks. The tradeoff: The official parameter table publishes no IP rating and no verified playback time, and conflicting retail figures (IPX6, 24 hours, even 4 hours) are unconfirmed.

Buy the JBL Flip 7 at $119.95 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the Zealot S167 at $169 if you want a large speaker instead.

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Specifications Side By Side

JBL Flip 7 Zealot S167
Price$119.95$169.00
Ranked#15 of 166 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#64 of 103 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYes-
Aux InputNoYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)59Hz-
Battery Life14 hours (Manufacturer specified)-
Built-in MicrophoneNo-
EQYes (7 band)Yes
IP RatingIP68-
Maximum SPL100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)-
Party ModeYes (Auracast)-
Power BankNoYes (5V 2A output)
StereoNo-
OmnidirectionalNo-
TWSNoYes
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)-
Weight1.2 lbs (560 g)9.4 lbs (4.28 kg)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC-
Drivers45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter92mm x2 + 42mm x2
Amplifier Power35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter)100W
Bluetooth Version5.45.3
Dimensions7.2” x 2.7” x 2.8” (182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm)33.6 x 17.1 x 22.5 cm
Power InputUSB-C (5V 7.5W-15W)DC 5V (Type-C)
StrapYes (detachable PushLock accessory)Yes (shoulder strap)
Battery Capacity-24000mAh
Cabinet Color-Black
Frequency Response-20Hz - 20kHz
Lights-RGB
MicroSD Playback-Yes
USB Playback-Yes
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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Flip 7: $119.95 Amazon eBay

JBL Flip 7 ranking card

Older models: the JBL Flip 6 (ranked higher, rated 4.2/5), the JBL Flip 5 (ranked lower, rated 3.3/5) and the JBL Flip 4 (ranked lower, rated 3.3/5). See every JBL Flip generation.

Pros: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size. Just slightly more treble than the JBL Flip 6 which was already a great speaker. Slightly deeper bass than the JBL Flip 6. IP68 protection, a 7-band app EQ, Auracast and a USB-C digital audio input. Measured bass extension of 59Hz (-10dB).

Cons: A little bit of a bump at 4kHz, not quite as neutral as the JBL Flip 6. On balance it is the slightly worse of the two.

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Full JBL Flip 7 review and specifications →

ReleasedMar 2025 (1 year ago)
Amplifier Power35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter)
AppYes
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)59Hz
Battery Life14 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version5.4
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)
Dimensions7.2” x 2.7” x 2.8” (182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm)
Drivers45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter
EQYes (7 band)
IP RatingIP68
Maximum SPL100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Auracast)
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C (5V 7.5W-15W)
StereoNo
StrapYes (detachable PushLock accessory)
TWSNo
Weight1.2 lbs (560 g)
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Zealot S167: $169.00 Amazon eBay

Zealot S167 ranking card

Pros: Zealot rates the S167 at 100W through four drivers: two 92mm woofers and two 42mm units, with a claimed 20Hz-20kHz response and better than 90dB signal-to-noise. The 24000mAh battery (six 21700 cells), Type-C charging, 5V/2A power-bank output, RGB lighting, TWS/multi-speaker linking and onboard EQ suit parties and off-grid use. A 3.5mm AUX input, USB-A and microSD playback accept most sources, and a shoulder strap, storage bag and carry handle make the 3.6kg (net) box transportable. Techder Audios measured it as very loud for the money.

Cons: The official parameter table publishes no IP rating and no verified playback time, and conflicting retail figures (IPX6, 24 hours, even 4 hours) are unconfirmed. Power claims also conflict, from 100W on the spec sheet to 150W peak marketing. With no independent measurements, the 20Hz bass extension, real maximum SPL and distortion (only a ‘<1%‘ claim) are unknown. Charging is rated DC 5V - slow for a 24000mAh pack - no charge time is confirmed, and Bluetooth codecs are unspecified. Techder Audios found it less detailed than the smaller Xiaomi Sound Party 50W, with bass that is stronger rather than deeper.

Full Zealot S167 review and specifications →

ReleasedDec 2025 (10 months ago)
Amplifier Power100W
Aux InputYes
Battery Capacity24000mAh
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth Version5.3
Cabinet ColorBlack
Dimensions33.6 x 17.1 x 22.5 cm
Drivers92mm x2 + 42mm x2
EQYes
Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz
LightsRGB
MicroSD PlaybackYes
Power BankYes (5V 2A output)
Power InputDC 5V (Type-C)
StrapYes (shoulder strap)
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight9.4 lbs (4.28 kg)
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