Short answer: the Zealot PT21 for value, the JBL Partybox 130 for a more neutral party rig. The PT21’s dual 166mm woofers give quite deep bass for the money and it bundles a wireless mic with echo, for about half the price. The Partybox 130 is quite neutral and adds a removable battery, handle and wheels, but it is boomier and less clear than a Partybox 120 and its daisy-chain only works with other JBL speakers.
Buy the JBL Partybox 130. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $224.09 saving on the Zealot PT21 is not enough to make up the difference.
If battery life is a priority, the Zealot PT21 is rated for 60 hours versus 15 hours for the JBL Partybox 130.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Zealot PT21 | JBL Partybox 130 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $225.86 | $449.95 |
| Ranked | #12 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Capacity | 48000mAh (12x4000mAh) | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Dimensions | 21.1” x 8.6” x 11.9” (535 x 219 x 303 mm) | 22.6”H x 11.7”W x 11.9”D (575 x 298.4 x 303 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 166mm woofers + tweeters + midrange drivers | 2x 5.2” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass, Voice, Standard modes) | Yes (7 band) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 200W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | Type-C | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 60 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| Guitar Input | - | Yes |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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