Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The JBL Partybox 110 ranks #9 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $379.95; the JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 ranks #6 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $249.95.
What the JBL Partybox 110 does well: A party speaker with very neutral sound and solid bass, a great pick for backyard parties. The catch: Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 100.
The JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 is the lighter option. A compact party speaker with balanced sound, punchy bass, mic and guitar inputs, and enough volume for a backyard party. At 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox 110 at 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg). It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the JBL Partybox 110 cannot. The catch: It is front-facing, so the sound changes noticeably to the sides and behind it, and bass compression reduces kick-drum impact at maximum volume.
Buy the JBL Partybox 110 at $379.95 for a party speaker, or the JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 at $249.95 for a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 110 | JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379.95 | $249.95 |
| Ranked | #9 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #6 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | 42Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (7 band App EQ) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) | 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W | 100W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.4”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (568 x 295 x 300 mm) | 12.6” x 13.5” x 10.3” (319.5 x 342 x 260.4 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Wireless Microphones | - | No |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
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