JBL Partybox Encore Essential

JBL Partybox Encore Essential

Portable party speaker with powerful 100W sound, built-in dynamic light show, and splash proof design.

Sold from 2022 until now

Getting started with your JBL Partybox Encore Essential

Getting started with your JBL Partybox Encore Essential

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Product Specifications

Output power (W)
100
Dynamic frequency response range (Hz)
50 Hz - 20k Hz @-6dB
Dimensions (cm)
27.6 x 32.7 x 29.3
Dimensions (in)
10.87 x 12.87 x 11.54
Weight (kgs)
5.9
Weight (lbs)
13
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6
Bluetooth frequency
2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
Bluetooth transmitted modulation
GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
Bluetooth transmitter power
≤ 15 dBm (EIRP)
Bluetooth version
5.1
Charging time (hrs)
3.5
Maximum music playing time (hrs)
6
Bluetooth
Yes
Charging cable
Yes
Lightshow
Yes
Splashproof
Yes
Wireless
Yes
Rechargable battery
Yes
IP Code
IPx4

The portable JBL PartyBox Encore Essential speaker gives you up to 6 hours of non-stop fun. With an easy grab-and-go handle and splash proof design, you can always take the party with you. Dancing on the beach? Chilling by the pool? Keep the music pumping anywhere with amazing JBL Original Pro Sound and deep bass. Let the cool built-in light show set the mood, or use True Wireless Stereo technology to pair up speakers for an even bigger sound. You're always in control with the PartyBox app, which lets you customize your music and lightshow colors to create the perfect vibe.

Nothing beats amazing JBL Original Pro Sound with deep bass.
The dynamic light show delivers with fun ring light and a cool strobe effect that syncs to the beat of your music.
No plug? No problem. The JBL PartyBox Encore Essential keeps the party going wherever you are with up to 6 hours of play time.
Dancing on the beach? Party by the pool? The JBL PartyBox Encore Essential is IPX4 splash proof so you never have to worry about the party getting too wet or wild.
Step into the spotlight. Turn any party into a karaoke party with a wired mic input.
One JBL PartyBox not enough? Pair two speakers wirelessly with True Wireless Stereo (TWS) technology for even bigger, bolder sound.
The JBL PartyBox app makes it easier than ever to control your music, update settings, and customize the colors of your lightshow for the perfect party vibe.
Stream your tunes wirelessly via Bluetooth, connect a USB stick, or plug in with an aux cable. The JBL PartyBox Encore Essential offers ultimate adaptability for your music.

FAQs & How-Tos

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  • Demo mode

    1. Press the Play and Boost button at the same time for 5 seconds.
    2. Depending on what state your JBL Partybox is in, either you enter Demo mode or disabling it.
      1. NOTE: In Demo mode, you cannot use the JBL Partybox as most features and buttons are not working.
    Demo mode
  • Resetting the Partybox to Factory Settings

    1. Press and hold "Play" and "Light" buttons for > 10 seconds.
    2. The Partybox will power off and back on and is now reset.
  • This model is supported by the JBL Partybox App.
    Download the JBL Partybox App from the App Store or Google Play Store and install it to use the following features:

    SETTINGS: OTA update | Firmware Version | Quick Start Guide

    REMOTE CONTROL: Music playback – Play/Pause & Skip Track | Karaoke – Bass/Treble/Echo | DJ sound effect – Here you can swap which samples will play when you hit the three Sound Effect buttons on the top panel, or play all of the available sounds on one screen | Top panel control | Source select | Bass Boost – On/Off

    LIGHT SHOW: Fully customize your light show in real time – Change light themes and animations to suit your mood | Turn animations on or off | Turn the strobe on or off | Customize color (preset or color palette) | SOLO mode

    GET LOUD: Connect in TWS, switch Stereo channels and enable Party Mode
  • JBL PARTYBOX APP

    Software Update Release Notes

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    Version:  Android 3.7.13 ; iOS 3.7.12

    Release Date: October 8, 2023

    What’s New

    1. Seamlessly connect PartyBox Club 120 & Stage 320 with previous PartyBox models (710/310/110/Encore/Encore Essential)
    2. Enhance multi-speaker connection performance
    3. Add support for Partylight Beam


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    Version:  Android 3.4.24 ; iOS 3.4.24

    Release Date: October 8, 2023

    What’s New

    1. Add support to turn PartyBox's feedback tone on/off

     

  • PARTYBOX ENCORE ESSENTIAL

    Software Update Release Notes

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    Version:  1.31.0

    Release Date: September 12, 2023

    Release Media: OTA (over the air) Update through JBL PartyBox App

     

    What’s New

    1. Android 13 connection improved
    2. Add feedback tone on/off feature


  • It is possible to pair two of the same model of JBL PartyBox speakers together through TWS (True Wireless Stereo) mode.

    PartyBox On-The-Go*/On-The-Go Essential*/100:
    Connect just the left PartyBox with the chosen device first, with the right PartyBox turned off. The speaker that is connected first will automatically be the left channel. Now turn the right PartyBox on and continue with TWS pairing (detailed below).

    *The PartyBox On-The-Go and PartyBox On-The-Go Essential are compatible with each other in TWS mode.

    PartyBox 200/300/1000:
    A button (L/R) on the rear of the speakers is used to assign the correct channel to the speakers after pairing is made.
    In order to activate TWS mode, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the first speaker until the notification chime sounds, about 5 seconds. Then press and hold the Bluetooth button on the second speaker until the notification chime sounds (as seen below). TWS mode is now activated. To disable TWS, press and hold the Bluetooth button on either speaker, or power off one speaker.
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    Partybox 110/310/710/Encore/Essential:
    Press the buttons labelled TWS on both speakers to connect the speakers in TWS mode (pictured in item 2 in the image below, with two speakers on the button).
    PBTWS2.png
    TWS can be activated and deactivated remotely in the JBL Partybox app, in addition to assigning the left and right channels to the correct speakers.
    Once the TWS connection is setup, it will be in Stereo mode by default if both speakers are the same model, otherwise the speakers will be in Party mode by default if different Partybox models are used. You can also switch between Stereo and Party mode in the JBL PartyBox app if two of the same Partybox models are used.

    Please note: In order to achieve TWS mode, the speaker must be the same model with the exception of the PartyBox 200 & PartyBox 300, and PartyBox On-The-Go & PartyBox On-The-Go Essential which can be paired together via TWS. You cannot achieve TWS with a PartyBox 1000 and a PartyBox 300. You cannot achieve TWS with a PartyBox 100 and PartyBox 200. However, it is possible to connect a maximum of two of either the JBL PartyBox app compatible models (PartyBox 110, 310, 710, Encore or Encore Essential) together in Party mode - the two speakers then do not need to be the same model, but Stereo mode will not be possible.
  • You can connect two of the same Partybox models (e.g. 2 x Partybox 310, or 2 x Partybox 100) together in TWS Mode by pressing and holding the Bluetooth button on both speakers for 5 seconds, or by pressing the dedicated TWS buttons on the rear panels of both speakers on the Partybox 110, 310 and 710. It is possible to pair two different Partybox models together using a wired connection (e.g. 1 x Partybox 310 and 1 x Partybox 100). It is also possible to pair two Partybox different models wirelessly in Party mode, however this is only possible with the newer Partybox models - the Partybox 110, 310 and 710. The Partybox 200 & 300 can be paired in TWS mode as they are the same model apart from the presence of a battery in the Partybox 300. If you connect an instrument or microphone to one Partybox speaker while using TWS, the instrument or microphone connected to one speaker will be reproduced by this speaker alone. You will not hear the instrument or microphone in both speakers. If it is necessary to have instruments reproduced by two or more PartyBox speakers, it is possible to use an RCA or aux cable – connected from the RCA, aux or daisy chain outputs on the speaker that the instrument or microphone is connected to, wired to the RCA, aux or daisy chain input of the secondary speaker. Alternatively a small mixing console can be used - connecting audio sources to this mixer and sending the mixed audio signal to the speakers with a wired connection.

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