Short answer: the Zealot S97. It ranks #46 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $65.86; the Doss Soundbox XL ranks #53 and costs $75.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the Zealot S97 side: There is nothing else for $48 with that deep of bass and a reasonable tuning. Set against that: Doesn’t get very loud compared to other speakers in this class.
What the Doss Soundbox XL gets right: 32W output power, 100dB max volume, 10-hour battery life, IPX4 splashproof, MicroSD card slot, dual woofer setup with subwoofer, built-in microphone, TWS pairing support. The catch: A little hollow sounding.
Buy the Zealot S97. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Doss Soundbox XL and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| Zealot S97 | Doss Soundbox XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65.86 with coupon YZZL10 | $75.99 |
| Ranked | #46 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #53 of 77 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 | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg | 1.2 lbs / 557 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 12.6" x 7.3" x 5.9" (321 x 185 x 151 mm) | 11.8" x 2.6" x 5.2" (300 x 66 x 132 mm) |
| Output Power | 80W | 32W |
| Drivers | 2x 76mm (3") woofers + 2x 38mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 1x 76mm subwoofer, 2x 50mm fullrange |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 55Hz |
| Max Volume | - | 100dB |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Zealot S97: $65.86 with coupon YZZL10 Aliexpress
Pros: There is nothing else for $48 with that deep of bass and a reasonable tuning
Cons: Doesn’t get very loud compared to other speakers in this class. Short battery life. Pretty heavy. Many say the S67 has deeper bass, but also gets more distorted
Full Zealot S97 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 12.6" x 7.3" x 5.9" (321 x 185 x 151 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 76mm (3") woofers + 2x 38mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | 3 EQ presets |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
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Doss Soundbox XL: $75.99 Amazon
Pros: 32W output power, 100dB max volume, 10-hour battery life, IPX4 splashproof, MicroSD card slot, dual woofer setup with subwoofer, built-in microphone, TWS pairing support
Cons: A little hollow sounding.
Full Doss Soundbox XL review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 2.6" x 5.2" (300 x 66 x 132 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 76mm subwoofer, 2x 50mm fullrange |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 100dB |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 32W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 557 g |
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