JBL Partybox On-the-Go Essential
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JBL Partybox On-the-Go Essential
Overview
The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential is a portable party speaker with 100 W of JBL Pro Sound, a synced light show and a JBL wireless microphone in the box. From beach parties to backyard get-togethers, it plays your music over Bluetooth, USB or aux and turns into a karaoke machine whenever someone grabs the mic. It's for hosts who want party sound, lights and a mic in one speaker they can carry on a padded shoulder strap.
A 5.25-inch woofer and two 1.75-inch tweeters deliver crisp highs, pure mids and heavy bass, with Bass Boost for extra low end. The light show syncs to the music, with a variety of preset patterns. The included wireless microphone has a range of up to 10 m, and you can tune the bass, treble and echo on your vocals to get the effect you want.
Plug-and-play mic and guitar inputs let you sing or play along live, and True Wireless Stereo links two compatible party speakers for even louder sound. The built-in rechargeable battery plays for up to 6 hours, IPX4 splash-proof protection handles poolside parties and rain, and there's a bottle opener attached to the shoulder strap.
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The 6-hour battery covers an evening party, so for an all-day event plan to set up near an outlet. Try the echo setting on the vocals for karaoke, and use the bass and treble adjustments to suit each singer's voice. A guitarist can plug into the guitar input to play along with whoever's on the mic.
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Why the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential Stands Out
100 W JBL Pro Sound
With Bass Boost.
Wireless Mic Included
Up to 10 m range.
Vocal Settings
Tune bass, treble and echo.
Mic and Guitar Inputs
Plug in and play along.
Synced Light Show
Preset patterns to the beat.
IPX4 and Shoulder Strap
With a built-in bottle opener.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- Beach and Patio Hosts: Want sound, lights and a strap to carry.
- Karaoke Fans: Want a wireless mic in the box.
- Casual Jammers: Want mic and guitar inputs.
How It Compares
Compared with the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus, which adds EasySing AI vocal removal, Auracast pairing and up to 15 hours on a replaceable battery, the On-The-Go Essential keeps the essentials: 100 W of JBL Pro Sound, an included wireless mic, a guitar input and a synced light show.
JBL Partybox On-the-Go Essential Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | PartyBox On-The-Go Essential |
| Brand | JBL |
| Product Type | Portable party speaker with wireless microphone |
| Audio | |
| Transducers | 1 x 5.25 in (133 mm) woofer, 2 x 1.75 in (44 mm) tweeter |
| Output Power | 100 W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz - 20 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Greater than 80 dB |
| Bass Boost | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Inputs | Mic (20 mV RMS), guitar (100 mV RMS), 3.5 mm aux (370 mV RMS), USB |
| USB Playback | MP3, WMA, WAV (FAT16, FAT32) |
| USB Charge Out | 5 V/0.5 A max |
| Stereo Pairing | True Wireless Stereo (two compatible speakers) |
| Wireless Microphone | |
| Frequency Response | 65 Hz - 15 kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Greater than 60 dB |
| Range | Up to 10 m |
| Playtime | Less than 10 hours |
| Battery and Physical | |
| Battery | Li-ion polymer, 18 Wh (7.2 V/2500 mAh) |
| Playtime | Up to 6 hours (varies by volume and content) |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hours |
| Power Input | 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Water Rating | IPX4 splash-proof |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 490 x 245 x 228 mm (19.3 x 9.6 x 9.0 in) |
| Weight | 6.1 kg (13.4 lb) |
| In the Box | Speaker, wireless microphone, AC power cord (1.5 m), quick start guide, safety instructions |
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