Short answer: the Zealot S95 for better sound quality, the Zealot ZE01 for the lower price. The Zealot S95 ranks #24 of 73 boombox speakers at $157.41. The Zealot ZE01 ranks #25 at $126.02, $31.39 cheaper.
The case for the Zealot S95: A good value for the boombox class. The tradeoff: A little rolled off up top and not that balanced through the rest of the range.
What the Zealot ZE01 offers: Appears to be the same internals as the S95. Watch for: A little rolled off up top and not that balanced through the rest of the range.
Buy the Zealot S95 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Zealot ZE01 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Zealot ZE01 is rated for 40 hours versus 12 hours for the Zealot S95.
Specifications Side By Side
| Zealot S95 | Zealot ZE01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $157.41 | $126.02 |
| Ranked | #24 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #25 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (multiple modes) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 11.3 lbs / 5.11 kg | 13.2 lbs / 6.0 kg |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| Output Power | 120W | 120W RMS / 150W peak |
| Dimensions | 14.1" x 9.6" x 6.6" (358 x 243 x 167 mm) | 13.1" x 11.2" x 8.1" (332 x 284 x 207 mm) |
| Drivers | 130W subwoofer + dual drivers | Dual 120mm speakers + dual 42mm speakers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Zealot S95: $157.41 Amazon Aliexpress
Pros: A good value for the boombox class. Appears to be the same internals as the ZE01. Bigger case and goes deeper than the ZE01
Cons: A little rolled off up top and not that balanced through the rest of the range. Clarity isn’t as good as better speakers.
Full Zealot S95 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 14.1" x 9.6" x 6.6" (358 x 243 x 167 mm) |
| Drivers | 130W subwoofer + dual drivers |
| EQ | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 120W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 11.3 lbs / 5.11 kg |
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Zealot ZE01: $126.02 Aliexpress Amazon
Pros: Appears to be the same internals as the S95
Cons: A little rolled off up top and not that balanced through the rest of the range. Clarity isn’t as good as better speakers.
Full Zealot ZE01 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.1" x 11.2" x 8.1" (332 x 284 x 207 mm) |
| Drivers | Dual 120mm speakers + dual 42mm speakers |
| EQ | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 120W RMS / 150W peak |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs / 6.0 kg |
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