JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 Specifications and Review

Last updated: September 3, 2026

The JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 ranks #5 out of 75 total Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.

Brand: JBL

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JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 - ranked #5 of 75 Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 4.3/5
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Pros: Appears to have better off axis performance due to the move to dome tweeters over cone. A little less rolled off in the highs than the first Encore. Goes slightly deeper than the old Encore. Better battery life than the first Encore.

Cons: Missing a little bit of upper bass. No wireless Microphones like the non-Essential

Related speakers: JBL Partybox Encore Essential.

How it compares: Just above it: JBL Partybox Encore 2 - $91 more. Just below it: JBL Partybox Encore - $9 cheaper, 9 fewer hours of battery life.

AppYes (JBL PartyBox app)
Aux InputYes
Battery Life15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.4
Built in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions12.6" x 13.5" x 10.3" (319.5 x 342 x 260.4 mm)
Drivers1x 135mm (5.25") woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75") dome tweeters
EQYes (7 band App EQ)
Guitar InputYes
IP RatingIPX4
Max Volume110dB
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
OmnidirectionalNo
Output Power100W RMS
Party ModeYes (Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB-C)
Power InputAC Power cord
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight13.7 lbs / 6.2 kg
Wireless MicrophonesNo
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