These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Tribit Stormbox ranks #91 of 134 medium speakers at $68; the Zealot S97 ranks #45 of 75 large speakers at $65.86.
The case for the Tribit Stormbox: IPX7 water resistant, dual pairing for stereo setup, excellent battery life (20 hours), instant on/off buttons, 97dB max volume. The catch: Muffled sounding, treble dips from 5khz-12khz.
What the Zealot S97 gets right: There is nothing else for $48 with that deep of bass and a reasonable tuning. The catch: Doesn’t get very loud compared to other speakers in this class.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox at $68 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the Zealot S97 at $65.86 if you want a large speaker instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox | Zealot S97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $68 | $65.86 with coupon YZZL10 |
| Ranked | #91 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #45 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | 3 EQ presets |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 166ms | - |
| Max Volume | 97dB | - |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 535 g | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 7.09" x 2.68" x 2.68" (180 x 68 x 68 mm) | 12.6" x 7.3" x 5.9" (321 x 185 x 151 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 2x 76mm (3") woofers + 2x 38mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Output Power | 20W | 80W |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Stereo | - | Yes |
| Power Bank | - | No |
The Two Speakers In Full
Tribit Stormbox: $68 Amazon
Pros: IPX7 water resistant, dual pairing for stereo setup, excellent battery life (20 hours), instant on/off buttons, 97dB max volume
Cons: Muffled sounding, treble dips from 5khz-12khz. Listening from the front is the worst frequency response, lay it down facing up with xbass off for the smoothest response. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 166ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 7.09" x 2.68" x 2.68" (180 x 68 x 68 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 97dB |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 535 g |
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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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