JBL - PartyBox Encore Essential 2 - Portable party speaker - 2025 - Black
Customers are saying
Customers enjoy the amazing sound quality and phenomenal battery life provided by this speaker. Users also frequently highlight its excellent portability and ease of operation. Additionally, many appreciate how simple it is to connect via Bluetooth and note that the device reaches a satisfying volume level.
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 PairingYesSpeakerphoneNoWirelessYesRechargeableYes
Reviews
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 284 reviews
- Sound Quality (194)
- Portability (77)
- Battery Life (49)
- Connectivity (13)
- Volume (11)
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Power up the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 and let the good times roll. With this portable speaker, you'll want to play DJ at every event, with smooth JBL Pro Sound and a light show to fit the mood. Feel that extra oomph in your chest from the epic highs and deep lows, whether you're playing a new pop ballad or going with a classic slow jam. Once you’ve nailed the soundcheck, it’s time to turn up the ambiance with a light show that grooves to your beats.From open rooftops to crowded basements, the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 knows how to adapt, with its grab-and-go handle and IPX4 splash-proof design. What’s better than one JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2? Two! Pair them up for TRUE stereo vibes or link with other JBL Auracast™-enabled speakers for an even wilder dance party. Keep the good vibes going on a single charge with up to 15 hours playtime. Make the vibes immaculate with the JBL PartyBox app, where you can control your playlist, add fun sound effects, and pick the perfect light show mood—all while you’re doing the worm on the dance floor. Whatever the occasion, the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 knows how to bring all the feels.

The PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus turns any hangout into a full-on celebration. We’ve got crisp highs, bold bass, and a lightshow that moves with our music. Unleash your inner karaoke star with EasySing’s smart features. Strip out the lead vocals while keeping the backup with real-time AI vocal removal. High-pitch enhancement helps your upper range shine, while natural reverb adds a little extra depth and polish. All this, plus a wireless digital mic that won't howl with feedback—even when things get loud. Whether it’s a family reunion, or just a low-key hang, this speaker’s up for anything—with a strap for easy carry, splashproof design, and up to 15 hours of playtime. We can even pair two for stereo sound or connect even more JBL Auracast-enabled speakers when we really want to go big. And with the JBL One app, we control the vibe, start to finish. Wherever we go, the party’s coming with.

At the pool, the park, or your backyard get-together, the JBL PartyBox 130 takes your party to the next level. With JBL legendary sound going hard, the music that powers your party feels huge. And feel free to turn it up. The highs are crystal-clear and, thanks to AI Sound Boost, the bass stays powerful and precise with no distortion, no matter how high you crank it. The vibe-setting futuristic lightshow now includes strobe lights and vibrant effects that sync to your beat. With up to 15 hours of playtime, you'll be dancing late into the night. If that's not enough, a quick 10-minute charge will give you another 80 minutes of listening. Or swap in a spare battery (sold separately) and keep the fun going even longer. Taking your party to-go? The foldable ergonomic handle makes the JBL PartyBox 130 easy to carry anywhere. And with versatile inputs for guitars, mics, and TV, you can turn any gathering into a karaoke party or movie night on the spot. Thanks to the IPX4 splashproof design, you'll be unbothered about a spilled drink or a little rain. Plus, you can expand your sound to fit any size of celebration by grabbing another JBL Auracast-enabled speaker—or a few—and syncing them up using Auracast. And you can control all of it with JBL One App from anywhere at the function. Bring pure party energy anywhere with the JBL PartyBox 130.

The JBL PartyBox Club 120 turns any space to party, and vibe. Powerful JBL Pro Sound fills the air while an entrancing lightshow of starry lights, cool light trails, and strobe effects syncs to your beat. Instantly pair any Bluetooth device and stream your favorite party playlist, or use the mic and guitar inputs to share your own sound. Either way, you can steer the party's flow with fun interactive party effects using the JBL PartyBox app. A folding ergonomic handle makes the PartyBox Club 120 easy to take with you anywhere, and the splash-proof construction means it won't be troubled by a little rain. It delivers up to 12 hours of playtime—and if the party's still flowing by then, just swap out the replaceable battery and keep the music and lights going strong. For an even bigger time, stereo pair two JBL PartyBox Club 120s for a wider soundstage, or use the JBL PartyBox app to connect multiple JBL Auracast-enabled speakers wirelessly. Roll up to the party with the JBL PartyBox Club 120.
| Pros for JBL - PartyBox Encore Essential 2 - Portable party speaker - 2025 - Black | |||
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| Sound Quality, Portability, Battery Life, Volume, Connectivity | Sound Quality, Portability, Battery Life, Volume Level | Sound Quality, Battery Life, Volume Output | Sound Quality, Portability, Battery Life, Volume, Bass |
| Cons for JBL - PartyBox Encore Essential 2 - Portable party speaker - 2025 - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Weight |









































































