Short answer: the Zealot ZE01, by a modest but real margin. It ranks #38 of 113 boombox speakers at $229.99; the Bang Max ranks #52 at $229.99, essentially the same money.
Both share the same basic complaint: an uneven top end. The Bang Max’s cons describe peaks in the upper mids and lower treble; the ZE01’s describe a top end that’s rolled off and not well balanced against the rest of the range. Neither is a refined-sounding speaker.
The ZE01 shares its internals with the Zealot S95, according to our notes, which gives its measured performance more confidence behind it than a one-off budget entry.
Buy the ZE01 for the slightly higher ranking at essentially the same price. Buy the Bang Max if you specifically prefer its bass character, which our notes call quite deep for the size and money.
If battery life is a priority, the Zealot ZE01 is rated for 40 hours versus 24 hours for the Tronsmart Bang Max.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tronsmart Bang Max | Zealot ZE01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.99 | $126.02 |
| Ranked | #52 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #38 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 16ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz | 45Hz |
| EQ | Yes (multiple modes) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 160ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg) | 13.2 lbs (6.0 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 130W | 120W RMS / 150W peak |
| Dimensions | 18.5” x 7.8” x 10.2” (470 x 199 x 260 mm) | 13.1” x 11.2” x 8.1” (332 x 284 x 207 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x ~165mm (6.5”) woofers + 2x ~63mm (2.5”) mid drivers + 2x ~25mm (1”) tweeters | Dual 120mm speakers + dual 42mm speakers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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