Short answer: the Zealot S89. It ranks #19 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $193.58; the B&O Beolit 20 ranks #48, rated 3.4/5, and costs $749, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Zealot S89 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A great value boombox with deep bass, very high volume, a 40 hour battery and water resistance for outdoor parties. Its bass reaches about 36Hz before falling 10dB, against 45Hz for the B&O Beolit 20. It is rated for 40 hours of battery against 8 for the B&O Beolit 20. It is rated IPX6 against IPX4 for the B&O Beolit 20. Watch for: At high volume, listener reports describe the bass as loose or muddy and the overall balance as less clear than better boombox speakers.
The B&O Beolit 20 is the lighter pick. A premium designer portable with 360 degree sound and a top that doubles as a wireless phone charger. At 6 lbs (2.7 kg) it weighs much less than the Zealot S89 at 16.1 lbs (7.3 kg).
Buy the Zealot S89. It is rated higher for sound quality than the B&O Beolit 20 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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A great value boombox with deep bass, very high volume, a 40 hour battery and water resistance for outdoor parties.
A premium designer portable with 360 degree sound and a top that doubles as a wireless phone charger.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Zealot S89 | B&O Beolit 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $193.58 | $749.00 |
| Ranked | #19 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #48 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 36Hz | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (multiple modes) | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX4 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 16.1 lbs (7.3 kg) | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 250W | 240W peak |
| Dimensions | 21.2” x 10.4” x 9.4” (538 x 265 x 240 mm) | 5.3” x 9.1” x 7.4” (135 x 230 x 189 mm) |
| Drivers | 130W subwoofer + 2x 40mm drivers + 2x tweeters | 2x 30mm tweeters + 2x 40mm mid-range + 1x 60mm woofer + dual passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Strap | No | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 93dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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