These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Xiaomi Sound Party ranks #20 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $135.84; the Zealot S97 ranks #66 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $79.98.
The Xiaomi Sound Party is the longer-running, lighter option. A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 12 for the Zealot S97. At 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) it weighs much less than the Zealot S97 at 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg). The tradeoff: The sound evidence is mixed rather than universally glowing.
Why pick the Zealot S97: A budget boombox with surprisingly deep bass for its size, waterproofing, power bank outputs, and microSD and aux playback. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Xiaomi Sound Party lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Xiaomi Sound Party. The tradeoff: It is not especially loud for its size, battery life is only a claimed 12 hours, and the bass preset can swamp the rest of the music.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Party at $135.84 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the Zealot S97 at $79.98 if you want a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Party | Zealot S97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $135.84 | $79.98 |
| Ranked | #20 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #66 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | 3 EQ presets |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) | 12.6” x 7.3” x 5.9” (321 x 185 x 151 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters | 2x 76mm (3”) woofers + 2x 38mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 80W |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) | USB-C |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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