Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Zealot S97 ranks #66 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $79.98; the Beats Pill 2024 ranks #78 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $99.95.
Why pick the Zealot S97: A budget boombox with surprisingly deep bass for its size, waterproofing, power bank outputs, and microSD and aux playback. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Beats Pill 2024. Watch for: It is not especially loud for its size, battery life is only a claimed 12 hours, and the bass preset can swamp the rest of the music.
The Beats Pill 2024 is the longer-running, lighter option. A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the Zealot S97. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs much less than the Zealot S97 at 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Zealot S97 lacks. Watch for: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
Buy the Zealot S97 ($79.98) for a large speaker; the Beats Pill 2024 ($99.95) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Zealot S97 | Beats Pill 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.98 | $99.95 |
| Ranked | #66 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #78 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | 3 EQ presets | No |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 12.6” x 7.3” x 5.9” (321 x 185 x 151 mm) | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | - |
| Drivers | 2x 76mm (3”) woofers + 2x 38mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~56Hz |
| Strap | - | Yes (lanyard) |
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