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JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black (JBLPBENCOREESS2AS)
JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black (JBLPBENCOREESS2AS)
$288
JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black (JBLPBENCOREESS2AS)
6583001
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Liven up every gathering using the JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. Engineered with JBL Pro Sound and AI Sound Boost, this speaker pumps out booming, bold sounds that keep the party vibes alive. It also outputs dazzling light that pulses, flashes, and glows with your music. Perfect for duets, karaoke sessions, and crowd-hyping moments.
Key Features
- Your Ultimate Party Sidekick: Crank up the fun with the JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2! A great choice for every fun event, this unit lets you enjoy incredible JBL Pro Sound with epic highs and deep lows. It also employs AI Sound Boost for powerful audio and less distortion.
- Beat-Pulsing Light Show: Let your party shine, as this JBL Portable Speaker outputs a dynamic light show with glowing patterns and strobe effects that are sure to impress.
- Your Stage, Your Sound: Thanks to its built-in mic and guitar inputs, you can have fun jamming along with your loved ones. Plus, it has a karaoke EQ tuning to ensure you always sound your best.
- Link Up for Loudness: Boost your party sound, as this JBL Speaker supports multi-speaker connection via the Auracast.
- Remote Operations: By downloading the JBL PartyBox app, you can easily control your music playback, EQ settings, and lights right from your smartphone.
- Long-Lasting Power: Keep the music going for longer! The Partybox Encore Essential 2 utilises a 240 Lithium-Ion battery that can last for up to 10 hours. It also efficiently refuels in just 3.5 hours.
- Pool Party-Approved: With its IPX4 rating, you can rest assured that this JBL Party Speaker can resist casual spills and splashes.
| Brand | JBL |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Model Number | JBLPBENCOREESS2AS |
| Colour | Black |
Speaker / Sound
| Speaker Power Output | 100W |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 40Hz - 20kHz |
| Maximum SPL | > 80dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | 80 dB |
| Transducer | Transducers: 1 x 5.25 inch (135mm) |
Audio
| Audio File Format | MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC |
|---|
Tweeter
| Tweeter Type | Dome |
|---|---|
| Number of Tweeters | 2 x 0.75 inch (20mm) |
Battery
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion (Li-ion) |
|---|---|
| Rechargeable | Yes |
| Battery Capacity (mAh) | 240 mAh |
| Battery Indicator | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours |
Charging
| Charging Method | Power Jack |
|---|---|
| Charge Time | Approx. 3.5 hours |
Connectivity
| Wired / Wireless | Wireless |
|---|---|
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz |
| Connectivity Type | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth Version | v5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6(SW), TMAP1.0, PBP1.0 |
Connection
| Inputs | Aux-In: 370 mV RMS (3.5mm connector), Mic-In: 20 mV RMS, Guitar-In: 100 mV RMS, Bluetooth/USB input: -9dBFS |
|---|---|
| Outputs | USB-C |
Durability
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
|---|---|
| Durability Feature | Splash Resistant |
Software / App Compatibility
| App Enabled | Yes |
|---|---|
| Compatible App | JBL PartyBox App |
| Compatible Mobile Operating System | Android, iOS |
Power
| Wattage/ Voltage | 100-240V, 50/60 Hz |
|---|
Dimensions
| Product Width | 32 cm |
|---|---|
| Product Depth | 26.3 cm |
| Product Height | 33.8 cm |
| Product Weight | 6.4 kg |
Warranty
| Manufacturers | 12 Months |
|---|
JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black (JBLPBENCOREESS2AS) is rated
out of
5 by
74.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
A Newman from
Encore Essential 2
I recently bought the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 and I'm genuinely impressed. The loudness is excellent — it gets seriously loud with deep, punchy bass and clear sound that easily fills a large room without breaking up. Great power for its size. Battery life is strong too. I easily got about 12 hours on a full charge, which is perfect for long sessions. Connectivity was seamless. Bluetooth pairs instantly and holds a stable connection even if I move around. The lights add real atmosphere — they sync nicely with the music and bring good energy to the room without being distracting. Overall, it's a solid, fun speaker. Highly recommended if you're after big sound and portability.
Date published: 2026-06-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Regman from
Awesome portable party speaker
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I first took the speaker I was amazed with the build quality. It is a perfect size for taking to the beach, camping or backyard. I downloaded the app first. Bluetooth connection was simple and fast thanks to a large button on top. The app gives you control over the lights, sound and party effects. I kept the sound on signature JBL sound because it is my favorite. You can select from several presets or adjust the eq yourself. My kids had a lot of fun with the party effects. The sound was exactly what I expected from JBL. Clear highs and great bass. I played many different kinds of music thru it and they sounded amazing. I also hooked it up to our outside projector for movie night and wow did it sound great. I can’t recommend this product enough. I am very happy I got one.
Date published: 2025-06-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
JulesJess from
Excellent Sound Quality
I am absolute blown away by the quality of this speaker.
It is so easy to set up. I initially used it in the house to play War of the Worlds and the sound was literally out of this world!
Today it was my grand daughter’s birthday party, so I took it along to the hall. They also gad a bouncy castle to play on which was very noisy, however, they were able to hear the music over this.
I also played lots of games involving music, so the speaker played a massive part in this.
Every adult at the party asked about it, they said they had never heard such good quality coming out of a speaker.
I would definitely recommend this speaker to anyone.
Date published: 2025-08-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Robonus from
Great for BBQs
I used this out on our patriot for a bbq. I like the fact it’s fairly lightweight and easy to carry around. The sound is brilliant for its weight and size and the JBL PartyBox app was easy to use and great for customising the lights and effects. I tried the connection of older or more modern JBL products partyplay. I like you guys are allowing to connect to your other JBL Speakers. The water resistance was tested asI left it outside and it rained over night. I just dried it and it was good to go no problems. The battery life is good for its size and weight I know I probably got 6 hours of playing with issues and plugged in its sounds are superb
Date published: 2025-07-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Nebin from
Excellent sound
Packs a punch. Highly recommended, I listen to it everyday and never disappoints.
Date published: 2026-02-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Vasiliki Gon from
Awesome
We already own the JBL PartyBox 310 and recently added the PartyBox Encore Essential 2 to our setup. We really love the Encore Essential 2 because it’s lightweight and very easy to move around making it our go-to speaker whenever we visit friends’ houses or want to enjoy music in different rooms. It offers a surprisingly clear and balanced sound. While the bass isn’t as powerful or deep as the PartyBox 310, it still performs well for its size. The built-in microphone input is also a great feature, making it perfect for karaoke. I also love that you can pair two units together, which has me considering buying another one.
Date published: 2025-09-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Tahreem02 from
Perfect outdoor entertainment
I took this JBL PartyBox Encore 2 to a couple of picnics and BBQs and honestly, it was just perfect. The sound is loud and clear, and it really fills up the space, even outside. It’s super easy to carry around and the battery lasted all day. What I love most is the mic that comes with it – it’s actually really good! We ended up doing karaoke and had such a laugh. Everyone joined in, and now it’s become a proper favourite at family get-togethers. The lights are a nice touch too, especially when it gets dark. It’s easy to connect and works without any fuss. Honestly, if you’re looking for a fun speaker to take out and about, I’d definitely recommend this one. Total 5 stars from me!
Date published: 2025-07-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Golden5673 from
Excellent speaker
This JBL speaker is absolutely fantastic and great for garden parties.
You can download the app to your phone and this gives you control over the lights and sound effects.
The Bluetooth connection is excellent and always stays connected with no problems at all.
The sound quality is very good and even at high levels it’s very clear with no distortion or crackling at all.
We go camping quite a lot and take a projector with us and now I can connect this speaker up to the projector which makes it a much better cinema like experience.
Overall I would highly recommend this JBL speaker as I believe it offers great value for money.
Date published: 2025-08-16
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Easy returns
If you feel your product has failed a Consumer Guarantee (as defined by New Zealand Consumer Law) then don't worry you can easily return it to your local Harvey Norman store. We'll even pay for the postage if you live in an area where there is no store. Our returns policy covers any purchased item ( conditions apply).
- 1 x JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 Speaker
- 1 x Quick-Start Guide
- 1 x Safety Instruction And Warranty Card
- 1 x AC Power Cord (Quantity And Plug Type Vary by Regions)
What's the difference between the PARTYBOX ENCORE ESSENTIAL 2 and the PARTYBOX OTG 2? I'll use them plugged in AC at all times, which has a better acoustic performance in this situation?
Thank you for your inquiry. Our JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 and Partybox On-The-Go 2 deliver identical acoustic performance. Each has 100W RMS output, identical driver configuration (one woofer + two tweeters), and matching 40Hz–20kHz frequency response. Also, both speakers also has IPX4 splashproofing for outdoor/portable use, however Partybox On-The-Go 2 comes with a mic while the JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 hasn't.
Date published: 2026-02-03
Does the USB-C output support fast charging while the speaker is playing or is it limited to 5V 2A? The user manual just lists "USB charge out: 11 V / 2 A (Max) (Speaker off mode)". Is there more info on this port?
Thank you for your inquiry. Feel free to use an adapter for your JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 with a power rating of at least 5 volts and 2 amps. However, you can also use an adapter that has a power rating higher than 5 volts and 2 amps or up to 11 volts and 2 amps.
Date published: 2025-12-27
Will that price go up
Thanks for your question James. Prices marked in red are promotional and will revert to the normal list pricing when sales finish, unless another promotion takes place. Hope this helps clarify! ^CO
Date published: 2025-12-15
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Limit 2 per customer. Personal shoppers only. Trade not supplied. Available from Wednesday 1st July 2026 until midnight Tuesday 7th July 2026.
