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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 728 reviews

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  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the Partybox Encore Essential's amazing sound quality, powerful bass, and portability, frequently praising its loud volume and relatively small size. Many appreciate the included lights and lightweight design, although some wish the battery life was longer. The app and Bluetooth connectivity also receive positive feedback.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Jbl

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

    Great speaker. Good bass and can get very loud. Wireless options

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Jbl speaker

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

    Best medium size potable speaker, fine sound quality, I will say that inside it is pretty loud speaker, Outdoors it does have a far range of clear sound,

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    JBL portable 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.

    Very good sound quality really like the carrying handle

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    It works and sounds great, perfect for a back yard bbq. There is an app that show as battery life and allows more customization. The speaker is also portable and not heavy easily able to carry with grab Handel

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Great sound!! Powerful bass and clean sound I love the quality sound of this speaker

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing product

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

    This thing is outstanding. We use it on an indoor soccer field and it totally fills the room. Rich sound and deep bass. For a portable speaker, this is all you need.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    JBL Greatness

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

    By far best portable Bluetooth speaker. Great sound, Jbl does not disappoint. Plus the extended battery life of 10 hours is awesome compared to the the basic essential model that only has a 6 hour battery life.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Booming System!

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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! Portable with great sound… only knock is battery life is not the best. But still would buy again

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great sound but not good in battery life.

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

    Sounds is awesome and has great lighting control using the JBL app. The only thing is that the battery did not last more than 2 hours. It could have been my device because I bought an opened box from BestBuy. Overall, it is a great speaker and loud. I did use it outdoors and still sounded great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing sound quality

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

    We bought this speaker for my daughter she loved the size, design and the sound quality.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for party’s

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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 definitely great for party’s. It never disappoints the sound quality is amazing and the lights give it an extra touch. If you want a good speaker for get togethers or party’s this one is amazing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    House and Yard music

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

    This Box has an amazing amount of sound coming from it. Super portable, we can take it on the boat to the lake, in the jeep out wheelin, or just around the house while doing yard work.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    JBL Partybox

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

    JBL wireless speaker Partybox is AWESOME just add a microphone (not included) and it's now a karaoke machine (download the app). It's easy to setup - great sound - cool lights. It's a must have for indoors and out by the pool.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker

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

    Great speaker. Bass is strong. Easy to use. Great to use with mic also.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small speaker packs a punch

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

    Amazing Speaker!!! highly recommend. I have always bought JBL products. The sound quality

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    JBL PartyBox Encore Essential

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

    The Best JBL Partybox Encore Essential, I am amaze with this Portable and it's giving the perfect Bass and sounds that I really want. Definitely wanted to buy another one and will recommend this portable speaker

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for a car with no sound system!

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

    Excellent for a vehicle without a sound system! I bought this to put in an older car that has outdated speakers and radio equipment. This lets me play directly from my phone and I couldnt be happier. Only complaint is it could be a little louder. But the bass is awesome!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Volume and Ability to Bluetooth

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

    Bought this to be used for singing and to be used in big open spaces! Such a great help and like how it’s conveniently small. The microphones had to purchase separately. The battery life is good too, about 4-6 hours. I use it about 1-2 times a week and charge it once.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy it.

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

    Excellent!! Highly recommend. Great sound good bass.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Quality!

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

    Sounds Excellent! The Quality and Sound are Great! Wish It Could Have a Little Bit More Hours for a Full Charge but Its More Than Enough!

    I would recommend this to a friend