Short answer: the Devialet Mania if sound quality matters most, the Zealot S97 if price matters most. The Devialet Mania ranks #52 of 115 large speakers, rated 3.6/5, at $899. The Zealot S97 ranks #63, rated 3.4/5, at $79.98, $819.02 cheaper.
The Zealot S97 is the tougher choice. A budget boombox with surprisingly deep bass for its size, waterproofing, power bank outputs, and microSD and aux playback. It is rated IPX6 against IPX4 for the Devialet Mania. It links with other speakers (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers), which the Devialet Mania cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Devialet Mania lacks. The catch: 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 Devialet Mania is the lighter option. A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance. At 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Zealot S97 at 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg). The catch: Not very loud.
Buy the Zealot S97 if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the Devialet Mania if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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A budget boombox with surprisingly deep bass for its size, waterproofing, power bank outputs, and microSD and aux playback.
A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Zealot S97 | Devialet Mania | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.98 | $899.00 |
| Ranked | #63 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #52 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | 3 EQ presets | No |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX4 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 12.6” x 7.3” x 5.9” (321 x 185 x 151 mm) | 6.9” x 7.6” x 5.5” (176 x 193 x 139 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 176W |
| Drivers | 2x 76mm (3”) woofers + 2x 38mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 47Hz |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa |
| Frequency Response | - | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | - | No |
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