JBL PartyBox Encore Essential - Party Speaker with Powerful 100W Sound
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JBL PartyBox Encore Essential - Party Speaker with Powerful 100W Sound
Overview
The JBL PartyBox Encore Essential is a grab-and-go portable party speaker with 100 W of JBL Original Pro Sound, deep bass and a built-in light show. A 5.25-inch woofer and two 1.75-inch tweeters fill a patio, beach or basement, and the easy carry handle means you can always take the party with you. It's for hosts who want one compact speaker for music and karaoke without a big setup.
The dynamic light show pairs a ring light with a strobe effect that syncs to the beat. A wired mic input turns any get-together into a karaoke party, and True Wireless Stereo lets you pair two Encore Essential speakers for even bigger sound. The JBL PartyBox app lets you control your music, update settings and customize the light show's colours.
Battery life runs up to 6 hours, and the IPX4 splash-proof design handles a pool party or a little rain. Multisource playback means you can stream over Bluetooth, play music from a USB stick or plug in with an aux cable.
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The Encore Essential's 6-hour battery covers an evening, but for an all-day cottage weekend it's worth setting up near an outlet. A wired microphone is all you need for family karaoke nights. If you want more sound later, a second Encore Essential paired with True Wireless Stereo is an easy way to cover a bigger space.
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Why the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential Stands Out
100 W JBL Pro Sound
5.25-inch woofer, two tweeters.
Dynamic Light Show
Ring light and strobe synced to music.
Wired Mic Input
Karaoke without extra gear.
True Wireless Stereo
Pair two for bigger sound.
Up to 6 Hours
Battery-powered, grab and go.
IPX4 Splash-Proof
Fine by the pool or in light rain.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- Small Gathering Hosts: Want compact, room-filling sound.
- Karaoke Families: Want a mic input built in.
- Multisource Listeners: Want Bluetooth, USB and aux playback.
How It Compares
Compared with the JBL PartyBox Club 120, which steps up to 160 W, up to 12 hours of playtime, a replaceable battery and guitar plus dual mic inputs, the Encore Essential is the smaller, lighter choice at 5.9 kg versus 11.05 kg. Choose the Encore Essential for easy grab-and-go parties, and the Club 120 for longer events and live performance.
JBL PartyBox Encore Essential - Party Speaker with Powerful 100W Sound Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | PartyBox Encore Essential |
| Brand | JBL |
| Product Type | Portable Bluetooth party speaker |
| Audio | |
| Transducers | 1 x 5.25 in woofer, 2 x 1.75 in tweeter |
| Output Power | 100 W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz - 20 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Greater than 80 dB |
| Light Show | Ring light and strobe, synced to music |
| Connectivity | |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Inputs | Wired mic, 3.5 mm aux, USB |
| USB Playback | MP3, WMA, WAV (FAT16, FAT32) |
| USB Charge Out | 5 V/0.5 A max |
| Stereo Pairing | True Wireless Stereo (two Encore Essential speakers) |
| App | JBL PartyBox |
| Battery and Physical | |
| Battery | Li-ion polymer, 17.76 Wh (3.7 V/4800 mAh) |
| Playtime | Up to 6 hours (depends on volume and content) |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hours |
| Power Input | 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Water Rating | IPX4 splash-proof |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 27.6 x 32.7 x 29.3 cm (10.87 x 12.87 x 11.54 in) |
| Weight | 5.9 kg (13 lb) |
| In the Box | PartyBox Encore Essential, AC power cord (2.0 m) |
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