Short answer: the Sonos Move 2 for the higher ranking, the Zealot S97 for the lower price. The Sonos Move 2 ranks #24 of 75 large speakers at $494.99. The Zealot S97 ranks #45 at $65.86, $429.13 cheaper.
What the Sonos Move 2 gets right: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble. Set against that: Not very loud.
On the Zealot S97 side: There is nothing else for $48 with that deep of bass and a reasonable tuning. The tradeoff: Doesn’t get very loud compared to other speakers in this class.
Buy the Sonos Move 2 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Zealot S97 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Move 2 | Zealot S97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $494.99 | $65.86 with coupon YZZL10 |
| Ranked | #24 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #45 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP56 | IPX6 |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | 3 EQ presets |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.5" x 6.3" x 5.0" (242 x 160 x 126 mm) | 12.6" x 7.3" x 5.9" (321 x 185 x 151 mm) |
| Drivers | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters | 2x 76mm (3") woofers + 2x 38mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer | 80W |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
Sonos Move 2: $494.99 Amazon
Pros: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble. Slightly better midrange clarity than the Move 1.
Cons: Not very loud. This may have some of the same issues at full volume that the Move 1 had too, but I’ll need more sound samples at full volume to verify.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 9.5" x 6.3" x 5.0" (242 x 160 x 126 mm) |
| Drivers | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP56 |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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Zealot S97: $65.86 with coupon YZZL10 Aliexpress
Pros: There is nothing else for $48 with that deep of bass and a reasonable tuning
Cons: Doesn’t get very loud compared to other speakers in this class. Short battery life. Pretty heavy. Many say the S67 has deeper bass, but also gets more distorted
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 12.6" x 7.3" x 5.9" (321 x 185 x 151 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 76mm (3") woofers + 2x 38mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | 3 EQ presets |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
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