Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 5 on measured sound quality, the Zealot S79 on price. The JBL Xtreme 5 ranks #2 of 126 large speakers, rated 4.6/5, at $399.95. The Zealot S79 ranks #52, rated 3.6/5, at $106.97, $292.98 cheaper.
The JBL Xtreme 5 is the better-sounding, tougher pick. A large waterproof speaker with deep bass, wide, clean sound at volume and a removable 28 hour battery. It is rated IP68 against IPX6 for the Zealot S79. The tradeoff: High priced.
The Zealot S79 is the longer-running pick. A loud party speaker with plenty of bass, a huge battery that doubles as a power bank, lights and a shoulder strap. It is rated for 50 hours of battery against 28 for the JBL Xtreme 5. Watch for: At moderate volume the JBL Xtreme 3 is cleaner and more balanced, and one reviewer preferred the JBL Xtreme 4 in every way.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 5 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Zealot S79 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 5 | Zealot S79 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $106.97 |
| Ranked | #2 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #52 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 50+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | - |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | - |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | - |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm) | 13.4” x 7.2” x 5.7” (340 x 184 x 146 mm) |
| Drivers | 98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2 woofers + 2 tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 1 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 (150W peak) |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Xtreme 5: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone🔈3DAudio🎧& Music, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Zealot S79: reviews by Jagist, YARNZO Tech and flmclau.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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