Short answer: the Zealot ZE01. It ranks #38 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality (rated 3.7/5) at $126.02 and is still sold new; the Bumpboxx Flare 6 ranks #82 (rated 2.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Zealot ZE01 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. An affordable stereo boombox with a 40 hour battery, water resistance and a power bank for long days outdoors. It is rated for 40 hours of battery against 12 for the Bumpboxx Flare 6. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bumpboxx Flare 6 lacks. The catch: A little rolled off up top and not that balanced through the rest of the range.
The case for the Bumpboxx Flare 6: A retro styled stereo party speaker with water resistance and a 12 hour battery. The catch: There is no companion app.
Buy the Zealot ZE01. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Bumpboxx Flare 6 is discontinued.
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An affordable stereo boombox with a 40 hour battery, water resistance and a power bank for long days outdoors.
A retro styled stereo party speaker with water resistance and a 12 hour battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Zealot ZE01 | Bumpboxx Flare 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $126.02 | $300 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #38 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #82 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (multiple modes) | No |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (6.0 kg) | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 120W RMS / 150W peak | 150W |
| Dimensions | 13.1” x 11.2” x 8.1” (332 x 284 x 207 mm) | 24” x 6” x 14” (609.6 x 152.4 x 355.6 mm) |
| Drivers | Dual 120mm speakers + dual 42mm speakers | 6” woofer + tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 115dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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