Short answer: the Zealot S95. It ranks #37 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $157.41. The ION Pathfinder 320 ranks #100, rated 2.2/5, at $129.99, $27.42 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Zealot S95 is the better-sounding, lighter choice. An affordable stereo boombox with water resistance, a power bank output and linking for up to 100 speakers. At 11.3 lbs (5.11 kg) it weighs much less than the ION Pathfinder 320 at 22.7 lbs (10.3 kg). It links with other speakers (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers), which the ION Pathfinder 320 cannot. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the ION Pathfinder 320. The catch: A little rolled off up top and not that balanced through the rest of the range.
The ION Pathfinder 320 is the longer-running choice. A wheeled party speaker with an enormous battery, splash resistance, FM radio and ports for charging phones. It is rated for 100 hours of battery against 12 for the Zealot S95. The catch: Bass is not as deep as competitors.
Buy the Zealot S95. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $27.42 you would save on the ION Pathfinder 320 does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Zealot S95 | ION Pathfinder 320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $157.41 | $129.99 |
| Ranked | #37 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #100 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 100 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (multiple modes) | Yes (High/Low frequency) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX5 |
| 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 | 11.3 lbs (5.11 kg) | 22.7 lbs (10.3 kg) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 120W | 200W |
| Dimensions | 14.1” x 9.6” x 6.6” (358 x 243 x 167 mm) | 15.1” x 10.4” x 19.4” (383.5 x 264.2 x 492.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 130W subwoofer + dual drivers | 2x 4” (102mm) drivers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Microphone Input | - | No |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
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