Short answer: the Zealot S95, by a small margin on both price and ranking. It ranks #37 of 112 boombox speakers at $157.41; the Boom 2 Plus ranks #39 at $169.99.
Both trade clarity for size and bass. The S95’s cons describe a rolled-off top end and clarity that isn’t as good as better speakers; the Boom 2 Plus’s cons describe a warm, rolled-off treble of its own with some upper bass boost. Neither is the class’s tonal reference point.
The Boom 2 Plus has real upside once tuned. Our own notes flag it as quite a bit lighter than most of the class and likely to move up in the rankings once a proper EQ correction lands, which the S95 doesn’t have a similar note about.
Buy the S95 for the lower price and slightly higher current ranking. Buy the Boom 2 Plus if you’re willing to wait on an EQ tune and want the lighter cabinet.
If battery life is a priority, the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is rated for 20 hours versus 12 hours for the Zealot S95.
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A fairly light stereo boombox, easy to carry to the beach or park.
An affordable stereo boombox with water resistance, a power bank output and linking for up to 100 speakers.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 Plus | Zealot S95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.99 | $157.41 |
| Ranked | #39 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #37 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (Pro EQ + presets) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0) | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) | 11.3 lbs (5.11 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Amplifier Power | 140W | 120W |
| Dimensions | 17.3” x 9.1” x 5.9” (440 x 230 x 150 mm) | 14.1” x 9.6” x 6.6” (358 x 243 x 167 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 114mm (4.5”) woofers + 2x 19mm (0.75”) tweeters | 130W subwoofer + dual drivers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
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