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JBL - Partybox Encore Essential Portable Wireless Party Speaker - 2022 - Black

Model:
JBLPBENCOREESSAM
SKU:
6511782
Highly rated by customers for:
Clearance
$296.99
Save $33
Comp. Value: $329.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 738 reviews

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  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Range

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the Partybox Encore Essential's great sound quality and insane bass. Many appreciate its portability, convenient size, and super cool lights. However, some customers feel that the battery life could be improved.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    excellent sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been using it for more than 6 months and am delighted with the sound quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Recommend it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great choice. Sound is good, bass is good. Another one Added to the JBL family

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Volume

    Loud

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good. It’s loud, it’s light, and it it splash proof. Exactly what we wanted

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Volume
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Solid , battery life questionable at full volume

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very loud, battery life is very low. Got it on sale so it was worth it. I guess this speaker is meant to be played while plugged in. It doesn’t last long in full volume, but anything 3/4 and under lasts.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Volume

    Loudest

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s nice and loud got good bass the price is right

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Sound quality

    JBL- Party Box Encore

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounds great, easy to use and battery last awhile. Best bang for your buck.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    A Title

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty dam good, loud and clear. Battery life could be better but not bad.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Amazing speaker!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its awesome we use it all the time around the house and on the go just dont forget the cord it doesnt have the best battery if your gonna use it all day

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Jbl partybox essential

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice loud bass but battery doesn't last long when volume all the way up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Best speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bass is great, and sound quality is rich! Best best speaker for its size

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Would recommend!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good for the price and size! Would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Volume
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    JBL speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty good pretty loud just wish it would stay charged longer

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Equipment sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent sounds very loud and clear I really recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    P cool

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Speakers loud for the size as well as the bass. Pretty nifty lil party speaker.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Goo d

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounded amazing !!!!!!! Pretty goood !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Sound quality

    Awesome speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    High quality music and easy to connect!!!! I love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Perfect!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Size is perfect, powerful punch for the size. Audio quality is excelent

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    For bass sound fans

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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.

    The size of the speaker and the sound are so balanced. Great addition to my balcony

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Awesome little speaker.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing sounds awesome for such a small speaker. Very impressed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality y perfect fidelity #1 #1 100% 100% 100%

    I would recommend this to a friend
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