Short answer: the Sony SRS-XB43, narrowly, since the Zealot S95 costs $7.41 more. The S95 is good value for the boombox class, but it is a little rolled off up top and not that balanced through the rest of the range. The XB43 has a full, warm sound with deep, rich bass, though it isn’t as loud as others in the category. The Sony SRS-XB43 is discontinued; its replacement is the Sony ULT Field 5.
Buy the Sony SRS-XB43 ($150) for a large speaker; the Zealot S95 ($157.41) suits a boombox speaker instead.
Battery life favors the Sony SRS-XB43: rated for 24 hours against 12 hours for the Zealot S95.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony SRS-XB43 | Zealot S95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 Discontinued | $157.41 |
| Ranked | #60 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #37 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 85ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) |
| Weight | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) | 11.3 lbs (5.11 kg) |
| App | Yes (Sony Music Center App) | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 12.8” x 4.8” x 4.6” (325 x 123 x 117 mm) | 14.1” x 9.6” x 6.6” (358 x 243 x 167 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 32W RMS | 120W |
| Drivers | 63mm woofer + 12.5mm tweeter + passive radiators | 130W subwoofer + dual drivers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
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