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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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The comparable value is $329.99

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

    5-Star Quality

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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! Excellent Price. Definitely would recommend.

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

    Jbl

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

    It Sounds good but it could have longer battery life.

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

    Love it

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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, love the sound and how small it is.

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

    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.

    Sounds very good and it was louder than i thought.

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

    JBL PB encore essential

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

    Love this speaker! Had it for a bit now and it’s so nice and portable!! Went camping with this speaker and surprisingly it was thumping and lasted a while!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Russell

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

    Good sounding speaker I use it everyday everywhere

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

    Awesome

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

    I only can said that was an excellent decision that I take excellent sound and the battery life

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 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 love it, the speaker has a good sound. we use it everyday

    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:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Bass

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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 perfect the best part is the bass!!!!!

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

    Equipment sound

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    Posted .
    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:
    Sound quality

    Good for videoke

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

    Very nice quality,it doesn’t vibrate when loud volume and the sound is amazing. It doesn’t come with its own wireless mic though. Connect easily through wifi.

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

    Worth the money

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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, bass is deep and crisp. Could be louder. Battery doesnt last long at all. Battery will last a little longer if you turn the leds off.

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

    Great product

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

    1738 speaker works great, great battery life for the size has deep bass and gets glvery loud 1738

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Awesome

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

    Awesome speaker, I and my friends really love it and we dont forgey to take it with us whenever we go for outdoor parties

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

    Perfect

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

    For a medium size speaker, it sounds AWESOME. Would definitely recommend

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

    Jbk cube 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.

    Honestly is the best speaker, this is my second one i really love the sound, and the price is very reasonable

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

    Awesome 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.

    Love this speaker ! Sounds great. Quick easy connectivity

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

    Great product

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

    Sound quality is great. Me and my friends love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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