The JBL Partybox Encore Essential ranks #7 out of 73 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 - ranked #7 of 73 Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 4.2/5

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#7 JBL Partybox Encore Essential: $299.95 Amazon eBay

Pros: A great sounding somewhat boosted bass party speaker.

Cons: Only 6 hours of battery at medium volume. Poor Water rating.

Related speakers: JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2.

How it compares: Just above it: JBL Partybox Encore - $70 cheaper. Just below it: Aiwa Exos-9 - $50 cheaper, 4 more hours of battery life.

App	Yes (JBL PartyBox app)
Aux Input	Yes
Aux Latency	17ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)	38Hz
Battery Life	6 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Latency	100ms
Bluetooth Version	5.1
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	10.9" x 12.9" x 11.5" (276 x 327 x 293 mm)
Drivers	135mm woofer + 2x 44mm tweeters
EQ	Yes (3 band App EQ)
IP Rating	IPX4
Max Volume	110dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	100W RMS
Party Mode	Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A, 5V/0.5A)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	Yes
Weight	13 lbs / 5.9 kg

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