Short answer: the Zealot ZE01. It ranks #38 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $126.02. The Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 ranks #65, rated 3.1/5, at $90, $36.02 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2: An affordable waterproof party speaker with a big woofer, lights, a karaoke mic input and FM radio. It links with other speakers (Party Sync Mode), which the Zealot ZE01 cannot. The tradeoff: Lacking detail compared to the Onn Large Party gen 2 and not as deep of bass.
The Zealot ZE01 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. An affordable stereo boombox with a 40 hour battery, water resistance and a power bank for long days outdoors. It is rated for 40 hours of battery against 20 for the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2. The catch: A little rolled off up top and not that balanced through the rest of the range.
Buy the Zealot ZE01. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $36.02 with the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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An affordable waterproof party speaker with a big woofer, lights, a karaoke mic input and FM radio.
An affordable stereo boombox with a 40 hour battery, water resistance and a power bank for long days outdoors.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 | Zealot ZE01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $126.02 |
| Ranked | #65 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #38 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| FM Tuner | Yes (16 presets) | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX6 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (multiple modes) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 50W RMS / 200W peak | 120W RMS / 150W peak |
| Dimensions | 9.6” x 10.9” x 15.1” (244.1 x 277.9 x 383 mm) | 13.1” x 11.2” x 8.1” (332 x 284 x 207 mm) |
| Weight | 11 lbs (5 kg) | 13.2 lbs (6.0 kg) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer + tweeters | Dual 120mm speakers + dual 42mm speakers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 45Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 |
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