Short answer: the Brane X if sound quality matters most, the Zealot S67 if price matters most. The Brane X ranks #4 of 115 large speakers, rated 4.6/5, at $549. The Zealot S67 ranks #113, rated 2.0/5, at $70.94, $478.06 cheaper.
The Zealot S67 is the longer-running, lighter option. A budget waterproof speaker with a long rated battery, USB-C charging, microSD playback, and stereo pairing. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Brane X. At 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Brane X at 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg). The tradeoff: Sound quality is the catch.
The Brane X is the better-sounding pick. A portable speaker with extraordinarily deep bass for its size, plus Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Alexa and a low latency aux input. It supports aptX HD Bluetooth, which the Zealot S67 lacks. It links with other speakers (Brane app, up to 8 speakers), which the Zealot S67 cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Zealot S67 lacks. The tradeoff: The front-facing design has only moderate dispersion, so sound changes noticeably off to the sides or behind it.
Buy the Zealot S67 when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the Brane X when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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A budget waterproof speaker with a long rated battery, USB-C charging, microSD playback, and stereo pairing.
A portable speaker with extraordinarily deep bass for its size, plus Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Alexa and a low latency aux input.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Zealot S67 | Brane X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70.94 | $549.00 |
| Ranked | #113 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #4 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IP57 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) | 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) |
| App | No | Yes (Brane app) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (5 band) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Brane app, up to 8 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 11.6” x 4.8” x 5.2” (294 x 122 x 132 mm) | 9.3” x 7” x 6.1” (236 x 178 x 155 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 200W |
| Drivers | 60W: Dual drivers + passive radiator | 2x 2.5” midrange, 2x 0.75” tweeters + 6.5”x9” subwoofer |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 295ms default, 33ms with aux pass-through |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 31Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 100ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa |
| Frequency Response | - | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | - | No |
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