Power up the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 and let the good times roll. Enjoy bigger, bolder sound with JBL AI Sound Boost, a dynamic lightshow that moves with your beat, and a portable design made to bring the party anywhere.
Overview
The JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 is built to keep every gathering alive with powerful JBL Pro Sound, AI Sound Boost, and a bold lightshow that adds energy to every playlist. From pop ballads to slow jams and dance tracks, it delivers epic highs, deep lows, and clear playback even at higher volume levels.
Its grab-and-go handle and IPX4 splash-proof design make it easy to bring the fun to rooftops, basements, patios, and more. Pair two speakers for true stereo sound through Auracast™, or wirelessly connect multiple JBL Auracast™-enabled speakers to scale up the party even further. With up to 15 hours of playtime, the vibe keeps going long into the night.
Key Features
JBL Pro Sound with AI Sound Boost
Feel the impact of silk dome tweeters and a powerful woofer delivering strong highs and deep lows. AI Sound Boost helps push the speaker louder while keeping your music cleaner and more controlled with reduced distortion.
Dynamic lightshow
Create a full party atmosphere with glowing light patterns and strobe effects that move with your music. It adds the visual energy that turns any room into a dance floor.
Up to 15 hours of playtime
Keep the celebration going on a single charge with up to 15 hours of music playback, so the good vibes last from the first song to the final encore.
More to Love
Multi-speaker connection by Auracast™
Pair two Encore Essential 2 speakers for true stereo sound or connect multiple JBL Auracast™-enabled speakers wirelessly for a larger, more immersive setup.
Easy control from the JBL PartyBox App
Manage music, EQ settings, and the lightshow directly from the JBL PartyBox app, giving you more freedom to enjoy the party without hovering over the speaker.
Mic and guitar inputs
Bring live performance into the mix with dedicated mic and guitar inputs. Karaoke EQ tuning and the built-in lightshow help every performance feel like a spotlight moment.
IPX4 splash proof
Spills and splashes will not stop the music. The IPX4 splash-proof design keeps the speaker ready for real party conditions.
More mindful materials
The speaker incorporates post-consumer recycled plastic and comes in FSC-certified paper packaging printed with soy ink.
Specifications
General Specifications
Power input
100 - 240V ~ 50/60 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio
> 80 dB
Output power
100W RMS (IEC60268)
Audio Specifications
Frequency response
40Hz - 20kHz (-6dB)
Transducers
1 x 5.25 inch (135mm) woofer, 2 x 0.75 inch (20mm) dome tweeters
Dimensions
Dimensions (cm)
32.0 x 34.2 x 26.0
Dimensions (in)
12.6 x 13.5 x 10.3
Weight (kg)
6.2
Weight (lbs)
13.7
Control & Connection
Supported music file formats
.MP3, .WAV, .FLAC
USB-C charge out
11V / 2A (Max)
Bluetooth profile
A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6 (SW), TMAP1.0, PBP1.0
Bluetooth frequency range
2.402 - 2.4835 GHz
Bluetooth modulation
GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
Bluetooth transmitter power
≤ 16 dBm (EIRP)
Bluetooth version
5.4
Aux-in
370 mV RMS (3.5mm connector)
Mic-in
20 mV RMS
Guitar-in
100 mV RMS
Bluetooth input
-9 dBFS
USB format
FAT16, FAT32
Battery
Cable type
AC power cable (type varies by region)
Cable length
6.6 ft / 2 m
Battery type
Li-ion battery, 34Wh (7.4V / 4722mAh)
Battery charge time
3.5 hours
Maximum music playing time
15 hours
Features
Lightshow
Yes
3.5 mm audio cable input
Yes
JBL Original Pro Sound
Yes
AI Sound Boost
Yes
Guitar-in
Yes
What’s in the Box
1 x JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 speaker
1 x Quick-start guide
1 x Safety instruction and warranty card
AC power cord (quantity and plug type vary by region)
What our customers say
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288 Google reviews · Qormi & Bugibba
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September 2026 · Bugibba★★★★★★★★★★
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September 2026 · Qormi★★★★★★★★★★
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September 2026 · Bugibba★★★★★★★★★★
Very helpful and did solve the issues about my husband’s phone. Thank you
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September 2026 · Bugibba★★★★★★★★★★
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September 2026 · Bugibba★★★★★★★★★★
Excellent Service
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September 2026 · Bugibba★★★★★★★★★★
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August 2026 · Bugibba★★★★★★★★★★
They are advertising the new Z Fold 8 ultra. We have the Z Fold 7, so we went there to check it out ans to buy a new mobile. I asked to see the phone because, in stores, they usually let you see and touch the phone before buying it.
The guy replied in a really sarcastic way: “As I am the professional here, I can confirm that it is a good phone.”
I was like: “What?”
Then I showed him that I already had a Z Fold 7 in my hands. He replied: “So, you already know that it is a good phone.”
Again, I was like: “What?”
So I explained that I simply like to see and touch the phone before buying it. He just told me: “OK, go to a big store. We don’t have the phone here.”
Well… not recommended. Even though I’m a big Samsung fan, I still want to check the phone for myself before buying it. It’s up to me.
Expertise on something? ChatGPT also has expertise and will probably tell me much more than a sales guy.
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August 2026 · Bugibba★★★★★★★★★★
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June 2026 · Bugibba★★★★★★★★★★
Zero stars if I could.
I purchased a fitness tracker from this store that failed to perform its most basic advertised functions. It would not reliably track steps, sleep, or heart-rate data, and the battery life was nowhere near what was claimed.
When I returned to the store for assistance, I was told the device had been checked and was supposedly working correctly. However, the problems continued exactly as before. Despite the tracker clearly not functioning as expected, the store refused to offer a replacement or further assistance and instead told me to deal directly with the manufacturer.
This is extremely disappointing customer service. When a product sold by a retailer appears to be defective, customers reasonably expect the retailer to help resolve the issue rather than simply pass responsibility elsewhere.
The most frustrating part was not the faulty device itself, but the complete lack of support once the sale had been made.
Based on my experience, I would strongly recommend that others think carefully before purchasing electronics from this business, especially if after-sales support and customer service are important to them.
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