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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
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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Good

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

    Just the battery goes to fast 2 hours just that is my opinion

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best In Da Biz

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

    Awesome price and customer service. Another amazing product from JBL.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • party box

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

    Best speaker ever I’ve recommended this speaker to multiple friends

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Don't Hesitate Its worth every penny!

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

    I love my speaker! it is the life of the party, and thanks to best buy I was able to catch the sale which was $100 bucks off. Im all smiles over here

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Okay speaker

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

    While it has good sound, it’s not quite as loud as I’d hoped.

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

    Excellent

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

    I like it …sound it’s perfect…………………………………………………….

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 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.

    I love the product and we are enjoying it to the max! Very worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Jbl

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

    It was a great speaker and my husband loved it I will purchase something else soon

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • My jbl

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

    Got my new thing.. super love it! Worth having it at home

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • My daughter loves it!!!

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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 for my daughters birthday present. She loves it! No complains so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • One of the best!

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

    Excellent!! My husband love it!! It was his Father’s day gift and he was really excited with this. I really liked this speaker

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great base and sounds awesome for outdoor parties.

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

    It’s great and holds a charge! Best part if you need to charge your phone it has a charging port.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • JBL speaker

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

    Perfect for party’s and outdoor activities. Portable and battery last a long time.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 10/10

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

    This partybox speaker is one of my favorite one I own, I highly recommend this speaker I give this 10/10

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Volume

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

    It wasn’t as loud as I thought it would be as compared to one I purchased in Australia

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Perect Gift

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

    I purchased this speaker dor my father for Christmas. He loves it and uses it often :)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best buy

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

    It is very good, the special one plays very well and I do not regret buying it at Best Buy

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • family fun

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

    Definitely the new go to for fun family nights in!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • jbl speaker is good

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

    it is very good speaker ，my family all like it good good

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Party time

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

    That the best for outside for party or for cleaning up the garden

    I would recommend this to a friend
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