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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

    Jbl boombox

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

    Its heavy beautiful sound perfect for any time of year

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

    Poweful

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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 absolutely powerful , very good sound !

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

    Good duo with JBL microphones.

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

    This is a great JBL sound paired my JBL microphones.

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

    Great 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 always with crazy options once you install the app as well.

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

    Awesome soeaker

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

    Great speaker and sound quality. Glad I chose this one

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

    Bought this for my husband. He loves it! Lots of b

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

    Bought this for my husband. He loves it! Lots of bass

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

    Great Speaker

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

    We needed a reliable speaker that has range and volume. This speaker is perfect with clear highs and lots of base and mid range.

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

    Small but mighty speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Shakes the teeth, bones and windows. A very small but mighty speaker. Perfect for inside, outside, just crank it up.

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

    JBL encore

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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 honestly impressive it is really loud I sometimes use it as a theater sound for my tv and it sounds like I am in a theater

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

    Jbl speaker

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

    Excellent service and the speaker its just amazing, sound and quality

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

    My all time best

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

    I am so satisfied with the sound. It's so loud and honestly can be used for an indoor party. I love it and would buy it over and over again should the need be. 9p

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

    Great speaker

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

    Good price and sounds really good, JBL is really good mark but Best Buy has great prices and good savings in this brand. I buy mine in Memorial Day really good savings

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

    Great buy

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

    Great all around sound if u cant getcthe bigger oarty box u will be happy with this one

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

    10/10

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Quality is amazing. You can’t beat it for the price you get it

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

    Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best speaker i have ever bought, definitely worth every cent

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

    Super bass

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

    Big sound in a small package with a more than reasonable price tag. I definitely recomend buying one of these soeakers for personal or busniness use.

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

    Perfect speaker!

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

    Perfect! We have several smaller JBL speakers, but this one is PERFECT for outside and boating! Gave it to my husband for a birthday gift and he loves it!

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

    My BEST BUY

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

    I was buy the JBL encore and the sound is very good and a airpods with very good discounts!!

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

    Great Sound and Size

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

    Got this for our backyard parties. We have a pool and no problem when kids run around the speaker.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Speaker!!

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

    I did a curbside pick the service was quick and excellent!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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