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

Model:
JBLPBENCOREESSAM
SKU:
6511782
Highly rated by customers for:
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$296.99
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 748 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

    Best speaker for the price

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

    10/10, sound is amazing !!!! Definitely recommend buying this, sound and battery life is the best

    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:
    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, 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

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

    The sound is perfect and able to take it anywhere easy carry and wonderful sound

    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:
    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

    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:
    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:
    Bass

    Great speaker

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

    Great speaker. Bass is strong. Easy to use. Great to use with mic also.

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

    Looovvveee it JBL

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

    Love the bass boost on this speaker also love the price best buy has the best deal yet.....

    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

    Perfect for parties!!

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

    Use this for my wedding reception and it was great! This thing gets really loud!! I’m happy I made the purchase.

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

    Loud!

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

    This thing is so loud. The bass boost is awesome. Wow

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

    Great speaker for live music and travel

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve had plenty of Bluetooth speakers throughout the years. This one is by far the best in quality, price, versatility

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

    Small but packs a punch.

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

    This is capable of waking up all my neighbors. I love it. Very high quality sound.

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

    Small but mighty

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

    This speaker is small but packs a punch. Q0/10. Would recommend

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

    Very Satisfied!

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

    Bought it as a gift for my dad, he loved it! Great size and sound!!

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

    My Fun loud product

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

    I love my product it is so loud and I love to travel with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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