Short answer: the Zealot S97 if the price is the point, the Tribit Stormbox Lava for bass extension. The S97 is called out as offering deep bass and a reasonable tuning for its price, but it doesn’t get very loud compared to other speakers in this class. The Lava has fantastic bass extension, though it is quite heavy for the size.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $60.01 with the Zealot S97 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Stormbox Lava is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Zealot S97.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | Zealot S97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $79.98 |
| Ranked | #3 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #66 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | 3 EQ presets |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 12.6” x 7.3” x 5.9” (321 x 185 x 151 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 2x 76mm (3”) woofers + 2x 38mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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