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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 740 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

    Tons of sound

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

    Its louder than any soundbar for the same price. I love JBL .

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

    JBL speaker

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

    Overall great product great quality sound. Interested in getting a 2nd speaker

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Neat stuff do it!

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

    Very nice speaker you’ll like it very neat features lights are great.

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

    Speaker

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

    To be so little it has good sound and power. It was also easy to hook with another speaker

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

    Very good.

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

    Very good product and I love it. I would recommend it to my friends.

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

    JBL

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

    Absolutely love it. the quality of the sound and the range are fabulous

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

    The Best

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

    We love it this speaker is amazing its perfect for our cookout or parties

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

    Perfect would buy again

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

    It’s pretty good and loud for a party outside or indoor

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

    great sounding

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

    sounds great for the size of speaker and would recommend

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

    Excellent 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 speaker sounds great for such a small size. Recommended!

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

    Great lil speaker

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

    My fav new speaker this lil thing packs a big punch

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

    dead battery

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

    best sounding speaker for the money but battery life is not what its listed for

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good bang for your buck

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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 that you can connect two of them together.

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

    Awesome

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

    Love the sound quality would recommend anyone to buy this

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • JBL

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A gift for my brother who lives to listen to music all the time and this was a great idea for him

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

    JBL speaker

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

    Speaker works great! We love it! We use it everywhere we go.

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

    Portable speaker

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

    Awesome sound can take anywhere with a awesome battery life

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

    Great around the pool

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

    Powerful speaker for the price. Clear sound no distortion.

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

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its really good i liked so much the sound is goood

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

    Quality sound packs a punch can fill sound for a two car garage

    I would recommend this to a friend
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