The JBL PartyBox Encore line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 4 models, from the JBL Partybox Encore and JBL Partybox Encore Essential to the JBL Partybox Encore 2 and JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2. Ratings run from 4.2/5 to 4.4/5. Of these, 3 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Partybox Encore to Partybox Encore 2
The JBL Partybox Encore 2 replaced the JBL Partybox Encore. It rates higher, 4.4/5 against 4.3/5.
| Spec | Partybox Encore | Partybox Encore 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 6 hours | 15 hours |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Weight | 13.9 lbs (6.3 kg) | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) |
Full Partybox Encore vs Partybox Encore 2 comparison
Partybox Encore Essential to Partybox Encore Essential 2
The JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 replaced the JBL Partybox Encore Essential. It rates higher, 4.3/5 against 4.2/5.
| Spec | Partybox Encore Essential | Partybox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 6 hours | 15 hours |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Weight | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) | 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) |
Full Partybox Encore Essential vs Partybox Encore Essential 2 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the JBL PartyBox Encore are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the JBL PartyBox Encore, from the JBL Partybox Encore and JBL Partybox Encore Essential to the JBL Partybox Encore 2 and JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2.
What replaced the JBL Partybox Encore?
The JBL Partybox Encore 2 replaced the JBL Partybox Encore. It is rated 4.4/5, against 4.3/5 for the JBL Partybox Encore.
What replaced the JBL Partybox Encore Essential?
The JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 replaced the JBL Partybox Encore Essential. It is rated 4.3/5, against 4.2/5 for the JBL Partybox Encore Essential.