JBL Charge Essential 2 Review: Ranked #39 of 164

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The JBL Charge Essential 2 ranks #39 out of 164 total Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.

Brand: JBL

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JBL Charge Essential 2 - ranked #39 of 164 Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 3.8/5

#39 JBL Charge Essential 2: $130 eBay

Newer model: the JBL Charge Essential 3 SE, ranked lower, rated 3.7/5.

Pros: A tough, compact 930g speaker with IPX7 water resistance, USB-C charging, a USB-A power-bank output and a claimed 20-hour battery life. It delivers much of the Charge 5’s familiar punch and volume in a simpler package, with bass that reaches roughly 55Hz for this size. Measured bass extension of ~55Hz (-10dB).

Cons: It is a pared-back Charge: no app EQ, no PartyBoost/party mode and no stereo-pair option. It plays mono, has a little less bass authority than the Charge 5, and its IPX7 rating does not promise dust protection. Choose it for a good sale price, not for extra features.

Related speakers: JBL Charge Essential.

How it compares: Just above it: Bose Soundlink Flex - $50 cheaper, 8 fewer hours of battery life. Just below it: Huawei Sound Joy - $50 more, 6 more hours of battery life.

Amplifier Power40W
AppNo
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)~55Hz
Battery Life20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified)
Bluetooth Version5.1
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm)
Drivers53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter
EQNo
Frequency Response60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX7
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeNo
Power BankYes (USB-A)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
StrapNo
TWSNo
Weight2.1 lbs (930 g)
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