JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus Review: Ranked #5 of 76

Last updated: September 26, 2026

The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus ranks #5 out of 76 total Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.

Brand: JBL

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#5 JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus: $419.95 Amazon eBay

Older model: the JBL Partybox On the Go (rated 3/5).

Pros: Well balanced with strong vocals, and its front-firing bass ports give it cleaner, smoother bass than other PartyBoxes, so even the Punchy bass boost setting never overpowers the vocals. It gets a touch louder than the PartyBox Encore 2. EasySing AI vocal removal strips vocals from any song on the speaker itself, with 25%, 50% or 100% removal, and the included rechargeable wireless mic has a tight pickup pattern that rejects handling noise. A removable 34Wh battery shared with the Encore 2 and PartyBox 120, a claimed 15 hours, a padded shoulder strap, USB-C playback and charging, a 3.5mm aux input, Auracast and a light show.

Cons: The bass has less kick and physical impact than the Encore 2 or PartyBox Club 120, and the Club 120 gets noticeably louder. There is no wired microphone or guitar input, so more mics means buying JBL’s EasySing mics separately, and AI vocal removal is disabled while the speaker is linked to other speakers over Auracast. Real world battery life is closer to 7 hours at 80% volume with lights and bass boost on. IPX4 only covers splashes, the grille dents easily, and the battery must be installed for it to run even when plugged in.

How it compares: Just above it: JBL Partybox Encore 2 - $90 cheaper. Just below it: JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 - $161 cheaper.

Amplifier Power100W RMS
AppYes (JBL One app)
Aux InputYes
Battery Life15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, LC3
Bluetooth Version5.4
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)
Dimensions19.7” x 10.2” x 8.7” (501 x 258 x 221 mm)
Drivers1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters
EQYes (app EQ, Deep and Punchy bass boost)
Frequency Response40Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, Manufacturer specified)
Guitar InputNo
IP RatingIPX4
LightsYes
Microphone InputNo (wireless only)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB-C, 11V/2A)
Power InputAC Power cord
Removable BatteryYes
StereoPartially
StrapYes (detachable shoulder strap)
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight14.2 lbs (6.45 kg)
Wireless MicrophonesYes 1 Included

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