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JBL PartyBox Encore Essential
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Key specs
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 6 h
- Capacity
- 4800 mAh
- Charging Method
- AC power cable
- Fast Charging
- No
- Powerbank Output
- Yes
Build
- IP Rating
- IPX4
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Range
- 10 m
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.1
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth, wired-aux-3.5mm, usb
- Multi Speaker Chain
- No
- Stereo Pairing
- Yes
Design
- Dimensions Depth
- 276 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 327 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 293 mm
- Carry Strap
- Yes
- Is Portable
- Yes
- Power Source
- Rechargeable battery
- Weight
- 5900 g
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Speakerphone
- No
Identity
- Model Number
- JBLPBENCOREESSAM
Release
- Date
- 2022-01-04
- Msrp Usd
- 329.95 USD
- Year
- 2022
Sound
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Channels
- 2.1
- Driver Count
- 3
- Frequency Response
- 50-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 50 Hz
- Total Power Output
- 100 W
SoundGuys review
Design6.0
Portability6.0
Features8.0
Value6.0
The verdict
The JBL PartyBox Encore Essential is a capable, compact speaker that delivers solid party vibes, but its lack of modern features like Auracast support, USB-C charging, and limited battery life clearly shows its age. While it still works well as a standalone speaker or in a stereo pair, you don’t need to stretch your budget much to find a newer option that offers better overall value.
✓Liked: Portable, Light show, Aux In, Sound quality
✕Could be better: No Auracast, Battery Life, AC charge only
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