JBL Xtreme 5 vs Zealot S167

Last updated: October 10, 2026

Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 5. It ranks #2 of 103 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $399.95. The Zealot S167 ranks #64, rated 3.3/5, at $169, $230.95 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.

JBL Xtreme 5 vs Zealot S167

The JBL Xtreme 5 is the better-sounding, lighter option. Removable battery. At 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Zealot S167 at 9.4 lbs (4.28 kg). The catch: High priced.

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 Xtreme 5 lacks. The catch: 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 Xtreme 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $230.95 you would save on the Zealot S167 does not close the gap.

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Specifications Side By Side

JBL Xtreme 5 Zealot S167
Price$399.95$169.00
Ranked#2 of 103 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#64 of 103 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYes-
Aux InputNoYes
Battery Life28 hours (Manufacturer specified)-
EQYes (7 band)Yes
IP RatingIP68-
Maximum SPL110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)-
Party ModeYes (Auracast)-
Power BankYes (USB-C, 5V/3A)Yes (5V 2A output)
Power InputUSB-CDC 5V (Type-C)
Removable BatteryYes-
TWSYesYes
Weight6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)9.4 lbs (4.28 kg)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LC3-
Built-in MicrophoneNo-
StereoPartially (1 woofer)-
OmnidirectionalNo-
Bluetooth Version6.05.3
Dimensions13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm)33.6 x 17.1 x 22.5 cm
Drivers98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators92mm x2 + 42mm x2
Frequency Response40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)20Hz - 20kHz
Amplifier Power1 x 90W RMS Woofer + 2 x 20W RMS Tweeter (AC power mode) 1 x 60W RMS Woofer + 2 x 15W RMS Tweeter (Battery mode)100W
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)-
StrapYes (detachable shoulder strap)Yes (shoulder strap)
Battery Capacity-24000mAh
Cabinet Color-Black
Lights-RGB
MicroSD Playback-Yes
USB Playback-Yes
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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Xtreme 5: $399.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

JBL Xtreme 5 ranking card

Older models: the JBL Xtreme 3 (ranked lower, rated 4.3/5), the JBL Xtreme 4 (ranked lower, rated 3.8/5), the JBL Xtreme 2 (ranked lower, rated 3.4/5) and the JBL Xtreme (ranked lower, rated 3.2/5). See every JBL Xtreme generation.

Pros: Removable battery. Quite deep bass, reaching well below 40Hz. A fantastic sounding speaker with excellent off-axis dispersion, a big step up from older JBL portables. Beats the Soundcore Boom 2 and Tribit Stormbox Blast on bass depth and clarity. Plays clean at volume, unlike the JBL Boombox 4.

Cons: High priced. Some bass boost. A hole in the mid-upper bass which can’t be EQ’d out. Default EQ presets are weak (Signature is boring, Chill and Vocal are close to unusable): needs the custom EQ to sound its best. Bigger and heavier than the JBL Xtreme 4.

Setup: Try this Oluv EQ for the most neutral sound

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Full JBL Xtreme 5 review and specifications →

ReleasedApr 2026 (6 months ago)
Amplifier Power1 x 90W RMS Woofer + 2 x 20W RMS Tweeter (AC power mode) 1 x 60W RMS Woofer + 2 x 15W RMS Tweeter (Battery mode)
AppYes
Aux InputNo
Battery Life28 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LC3
Bluetooth Version6.0
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)
Dimensions13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm)
Drivers98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators
EQYes (7 band)
Frequency Response40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIP68
Maximum SPL110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB-C, 5V/3A)
Power InputUSB-C
Removable BatteryYes
StereoPartially (1 woofer)
StrapYes (detachable shoulder strap)
TWSYes
Weight6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)
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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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