These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Xtreme 5 ranks #2 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $399.95; the Zealot ZE41 ranks #17 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $219.95.
The JBL Xtreme 5 is the longer-running, lighter pick. A large waterproof speaker with deep bass, wide, clean sound at volume and a removable 28 hour battery. It is rated for 28 hours of battery against 4 for the Zealot ZE41. At 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) it weighs much less than the Zealot ZE41 at 25.3 lbs (11.48 kg). It is rated IP68 against IPX5 for the Zealot ZE41. The tradeoff: High priced.
Why pick the Zealot ZE41: A huge boombox with lots of bass, volume and play time for the money. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Xtreme 5 lacks. The catch: The heaviest and biggest boombox speaker around.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 5 ($399.95) for a large speaker; the Zealot ZE41 ($219.95) suits a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 5 | Zealot ZE41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $219.95 |
| Ranked | #2 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #17 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 4 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes (Vocal, Bass Boost, Normal modes) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX5 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | Type-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 25.3 lbs (11.48 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| 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) | 22.1” x 9.4” x 13” (562 x 238 x 331 mm) |
| Drivers | 98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 191x130mm 140W subwoofer + 2x 93mm 60W midrange drivers + 2x 42mm 20W tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 20Hz - 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) | 300W |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Battery Capacity | - | 48000mAh (12x4000mAh) |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
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