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JBL - PartyBox Encore Essential 2 - Portable party speaker - 2025 - Black

Model: JBLPBENCOREESS2AM
SKU: 6644260
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Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention that the product delivers amazing sound quality and offers impressive battery life. Users also appreciate its high volume capabilities and the ease with which it connects to Bluetooth devices. Additionally, the device is noted for being highly portable and simple to operate, with the companion app providing a variety of useful features.

Generated by AI based on customer reviews.

Features

  • JBL Pro Sound gets an AI Sound Boost

    Pop ballads, slow jams and everything in between, we've got the sound to make your playlist shine. Feel that extra oomph in your chest as the silk dome tweeters and powerful woofers bring those epic highs and deep lows. Want to turn it up even louder? Your music will still sound crystal clear as the AI Sound Boost delivers more powerful sound with less distortion.

  • Dynamic lightshow

    Is it really a party without a lightshow? Dance the night away with glowing light patterns and strobe effects that would make any club jealous.

  • Up to 15 Hours of play time

    Keep the good vibes going on a single charge with up to 15 hours playtime.

  • Multi-speaker connection by Auracast™

    Bigger parties call for even bigger sound. Pair two PartyBox Encore Essential 2s for TRUE stereo vibes via Auracast™, or connect multiple JBL Auracast™-enabled speakers wirelessly and let your music grow with your party size.

  • Mic & Guitar Inputs

    Mic & Guitar Inputs

  • Control your party, right from the JBL PartyBox App

    Don't feel stuck on speaker babysitting duty. Control your music, EQ settings, and lightshow from the JBL PartyBox app, wherever the party takes you.

  • IPX4 Splash proof

    Spills and splashes happen…don't sweat the mess. The JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 is IPX4 splash proof so your flow is never interrupted.

  • Recycled plastic, plus FSC certified paper packaging

    The JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 incorporates post-consumer recycled plastic. It's also packaged in FSC-certified paper printed with soy ink.

Specifications

  • Speaker Pairing
    Yes
    Speakerphone
    No
    Wireless
    Yes
    Rechargeable
    Yes
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Reviews

Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 294 reviews

5 star rating. 268 reviews4 star rating. 17 reviews3 star rating. 5 reviews1 star rating. 4 reviews
97% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers frequently mention that the product delivers amazing sound quality and offers impressive battery life. Users also appreciate its high volume capabilities and the ease with which it connects to Bluetooth devices. Additionally, the device is noted for being highly portable and simple to operate, with the companion app providing a variety of useful features.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Sound Quality (207)
  • Portability (87)
  • Battery Life (53)
  • Volume (12)
  • Connectivity (11)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love This Speaker!!!

    I love this speaker so much, I bought 2 for my daughter’s event company and may get 2 more. I bought another one for my son to take to college and then sold a friend on getting a pair for her yoga studio. They are huge sound in a small package, very simple to use, pair wonderfully and sound terrific. They sound just as good outdoors as they do indoors. They are worth every penny, especially if you catch them on sale!

    Posted by ALongTimeCustomer

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful Sound for Everyday Living and Entertainig

    After nine years, my Bose finally gave out. It still sounded great, but it was time for an upgrade. Music is a must in my home.I always have it playing in the background, so I needed something powerful enough to fill the whole house, whether I’m entertaining or just cleaning up. This JBL speaker absolutely delivered. The sound is clear, rich, and loud enough to carry throughout my entire home without distortion. I love how lightweight it is, and pairing it with the companion speaker I bought for downstairs was incredibly easy. Having synced music on both levels has been a game changer. I’m not personally big on the light display feature, but I love that you have the option to turn it off. And if I ever want that party vibe, it’s there. It’s a great feature without being something you’re forced to use. Overall, excellent sound quality, easy setup, and exactly what I was looking for. Very happy with this purchase.

    Posted by TooShort

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound and powerful bass

    I’m very happy with the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2. The sound quality is excellent, the bass is powerful, and the speaker gets loud enough for parties and gatherings. It’s easy to use, portable, and the design looks great. Overall, it’s a great speaker for the price and I would definitely recommend it

    Posted by JULIANG

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome mini party Speaker

    When i first play music with this I was blown away of how much sound is coming out of this! At first I was debating if I should go with this or get the Boombox 4 and I'm glad I went with this because this has more features and surprising it's about the similar price as the xtreme 3 which is a good deal. I enjoy playing the partybox encore in my room and backyard. One minor problem is the the Speaker has to be in complete shade in mid-day to protect from the Sun. It's unfortunate that the Microphones are sold separately. And also I waited to get this over the first generation because I heard that the first generation the battery only had 6 hours I like how JBL upgraded this to 15 hours! Overall it's an impressive Speaker for the Size!

    Posted by DBrad592

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really Good Speaker

    Really good speaker, good battery life and sound quality and portability

    Posted by XavierM

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Pros for JBL - PartyBox Encore Essential 2 - Portable party speaker - 2025 - Black
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Cons for JBL - PartyBox Encore Essential 2 - Portable party speaker - 2025 - Black
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Specs

Questions & Answers

  • Can you still use it while on charging?

    Thanks for your question. Yes, there is no harm in leaving our JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 connected to electricity at all times. It has a PCM (Protection Circuit Module) and a charge management IC built in, which manages and detects charging. It will monitor and control the charging current, and once fully charged, it will cut off the current to protect the battery.

    Answered by JBL Support
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  • Is the party speaker splash proof?

    Yes, the party speaker is IPX4 splash proof.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • How many speakers does this party speaker have?

    This party speaker has three speakers.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • What is the peak power handling of this speaker?

    The peak power handling of this speaker is 100 watts.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • Does this speaker have mic and guitar inputs?

    Yes, this speaker has mic and guitar inputs.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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