These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Partybox Club 120 ranks #6 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $399.95; the Zealot ZE41 ranks #17 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $219.95.
The JBL Partybox Club 120 is the longer-running choice. A party speaker on wheels with quite neutral sound, a removable battery, and mic and guitar inputs. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 4 for the Zealot ZE41. Watch for: High price, and JBL’s wired daisy chain only works with other JBL speakers.
The case for the Zealot ZE41: A huge boombox with lots of bass, volume and play time for the money. Watch for: The heaviest and biggest boombox speaker around.
Buy the JBL Partybox Club 120 ($399.95) for a party speaker; the Zealot ZE41 ($219.95) suits a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Club 120 | Zealot ZE41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $219.95 |
| Ranked | #6 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #17 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 4 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters | 191x130mm 140W subwoofer + 2x 93mm 60W midrange drivers + 2x 42mm 20W tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | Yes (Vocal, Bass Boost, Normal modes) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | Type-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) | 25.3 lbs (11.48 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W | 300W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 22.4”H x 11.4”W x 11.7”D (570 x 288.4 x 297 mm) | 22.1” x 9.4” x 13” (562 x 238 x 331 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Battery Capacity | - | 48000mAh (12x4000mAh) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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