Customers enjoy the Partybox Encore Essential's amazing sound quality, powerful bass, and portability, frequently praising its loud volume and relatively small size. Many appreciate the included lights and lightweight design, although some wish the battery life was longer. The app and Bluetooth connectivity also receive positive feedback.
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Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality, Volume
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
JBL Encore Essential
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great speaker! Very loud and the perfect size. Sometimes the battery acts up and doesn’t want to turn on for a while even if it’s fully charged
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Speaker
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The sound is great. It’s not that heavy. I like the multicolor lights on it. The set up is easy. It’s a good speaker to have
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best speaker for the price
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sounds amazing! Clear and amazing bass! Easy to navigate the app!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
New speakers
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This small speaker has taken over the world. The sound is amazing. I have two of them in my room pretty loud close the lights make it beautiful. depending on the mood I can carry it and take the party everywhere with me which I have. I also gave my dad one as a present. I definitely would recommend this speaker is just right the right side is the right down the right base. I bought the warranty for night time because of anything I could just exchange it it’s pretty small but it has a big down and I am very picky about Speakers , but this one’s convinced me at the first time.I used to every day. I actually took the other speakers set them aside. And I’m enjoying the JBL Speakers in my room or wherever I go I’ll take one
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing bass/ battery life okay
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Man what can I say about this amazing JBL speaker!! Not only the best speaker out in the market but the most amazing bass experience you’ll ever get for the price. But the only thing I hate is the life of the battery. I’m a guy who love listening to music 24/7 or at least 8 hours of my work day. It’ll last a good while if you dont have the bass or the lights on but over all it’s good buy for me . Good job JBL one more customer satisfied !!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
JBL - Partybox Encore
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the speaker.
Beautiful audio Quality with deep bass. Specially for its size and price. Worth the price.
Only thing that could be improved a bit, is the battery life.
Other than the battery its an amazing speaker.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Portability, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A true master piece.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Small, portable and gReat sound. Excellent bass. I love JBL speakers. This is my fifth JBL speaker. I have 5 different sizes.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/10 speaker
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This JBL speaker is pretty dang good. Good bang for your buck. This sound is nice a crispy and you get a light show that syncs with your music. This speaker can also be paired with another JBL speaker for more sound.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
JBL partybox encore AMAZING
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought the JBL partybox encore essential to replace a broken bluetooth speaker. The sound is amazing! And BASS! You got it! I am super happy about this purchase!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability, Sound quality, Volume
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very loud for its size. I like that it is very portable and the sound of it is very clear.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GREAT SPEAKER!
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I gifted this speaker to my boyfriend and he loved it! We always take out in parties and everyone is a fan of it, the sound, the lights, and he even downloaded the app that goes with it so you can play the different sound effects!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very underated
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really didnt think this small cube was able to beat sony’s xp500, its way louder and packs more bass , the app makes it easier to tune to youre liking, its rich and clear at high volumes, so its really op for the price
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Portable wireless speaker with bass
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this wireless speaker to compliment the music that I listened and movies. It did not disappoint me. Full sound to entertain you from playing music and movies. Decent bass and excellent thump to rock you. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Volume
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great speaker for parties
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Super bassy and gets very loud. Lighting is superb and the ease of connection through bluetooth or 3.5mm jack is fantastic.
Battery life at high volumes is quite low though, expect 3-4hrs realistically if playing loud music.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Phenomenal Sound — House-Shaking Bass!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I picked this up on a whim because I left my usual speaker at home and needed one for an event. Let me just say—this thing delivered. The bass hits hard enough to shake the walls, and the highs are crystal clear. It easily filled the space and made the entire event feel alive. If I had the extra cash, I’d go for the bigger version in a heartbeat—but this one still holds its own like a champ.
What I really appreciate is its versatility. It’s compact enough to place on a desk or tuck into a corner without drawing too much attention, but don’t let the size fool you—it packs serious power. It looks sleek and low-profile, yet it sounds like something twice its size.
Battery life is another huge win. I was surprised at how long it stayed charged. Even after hours of continuous use, it was still going strong. Whether you’re using it indoors or taking it outside for a gathering, this speaker doesn’t quit.
The light show is just the cherry on top. It adds a fun, vibrant vibe and syncs beautifully with the music. It totally elevated the party atmosphere. Plus, the Bluetooth connection is lightning fast and super reliable—I was connected and playing music in seconds.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a powerful, portable, and reliable sound system with a little extra flair!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love it!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’m a music lover and the sound quality is amazing, this speaker packs a punch, perfect for any get together! I enjoy using the app that goes with it. You can connect a microphone to it, I bought one so that I could sing along to my favorite songs! Also it’s super easier and comfortable to carry around.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lil big speaker!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome little big speaker. Nice sound, bumps for the size. Download app to customize the sound, lights, and update it. Definitely will buy another to link the two together.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Volume
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good speaker
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very loud has a good bass overall very good if battery lasted longer it will be very good
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This speaker is a beast!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Man l got this speaker last minute for my fiance’s party yesterday and when I tell you this did not disappoint us! The speaker have great sound and the bass really thumps! I definitely recommend to buy for a party inside or out.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Jbl encore
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This little speaker, this amazing one, sounds amazing, and for its price it is worth it.