These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Zealot S79 ranks #51 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $106.97; the JBL Charge 6 ranks #12 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality at $149.95.
The Zealot S79 is the longer-running option. A loud party speaker with plenty of bass, a huge battery that doubles as a power bank, lights and a shoulder strap. It is rated for 50 hours of battery against 24 for the JBL Charge 6. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the JBL Charge 6. Watch for: At moderate volume the JBL Xtreme 3 is cleaner and more balanced, and one reviewer preferred the JBL Xtreme 4 in every way.
The JBL Charge 6 is the lighter, tougher option. A waterproof medium speaker with a long battery and a power bank output, with more balanced sound than older Charge models. At 2.2 lbs (990 g) it weighs much less than the Zealot S79 at 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg). It is rated IP68 against IPX6 for the Zealot S79. The tradeoff: Still some boosted bass by default.
Buy the Zealot S79 at $106.97 for a large speaker, or the JBL Charge 6 at $149.95 for a medium speaker instead.
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A loud party speaker with plenty of bass, a huge battery that doubles as a power bank, lights and a shoulder strap.
A waterproof medium speaker with a long battery and a power bank output, with more balanced sound than older Charge models.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Zealot S79 | JBL Charge 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $106.97 | $149.95 |
| Ranked | #51 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #12 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 100W (150W peak) | 45W |
| Drivers | 2 woofers + 2 tweeters | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| Battery Life | 50+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) | 2.2 lbs (990 g) |
| Dimensions | 13.4” x 7.2” x 5.7” (340 x 184 x 146 mm) | 9” x 3.9” x 3.7” (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (detachable strap) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IP68 |
| App | - | Yes |
| Aux Input | - | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 53Hz |
| Digital Aux Input | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| EQ | - | Yes (7 band) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Auracast) |
| Frequency Response | - | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
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