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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

    Life of the Party

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

    Great sound and lights are a great add on! Definitely recommend

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

    Great Speaker

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

    Great sound and size is just right for using indoors and outdoors.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome sound!

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

    Awesome sound! Great for music inside while cleaning the house or hosting a party outside.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • I love it!

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

    This one speaker is loud like I have a sound system in my living room!

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

    Boom boom

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

    Great speaker great sound portable amazing bass sleek design

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

    Perfect for Outdoor Chillin!

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

    Easy to move around from house to backyard, sound is amazing!

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

    Great Speaker

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

    My first big speaker. Easy to use, good sound. Very happy so far

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Cool speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It sounds great last a long time. I totally recommended

    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:
    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:
    Sound quality

    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.

    This speaker is absolutely amazing! The sound is incredible

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

    Great

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

    This has good base and loud. Good party box I like it

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

    Good

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

    Sound is great and loud for the size pretty cool light show it gives, worth it

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

    Love it!

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

    Great clear sound, love that you can control the bass.

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

    Love at first listen

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

    amazing sound quality! very compact, easy to transport

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

    Speaker

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

    Great sound and bass but it dies way to fast only last 6 hours

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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

    Good

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

    Best for a party. Love the bass on it. The sound is nice

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

    Amazing!!

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

    Small, easy to carry, and super nice bass..team jb!!

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

    Great speaker

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

    Great sound when plugged in. Charges fast. Connects well with others

    I would recommend this to a friend
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