| Name | JBL Boombox 4 | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Large | Party |
| MSRP | $549.95 | $299.95 |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 2.0 (stereo) | 1.0 (mono) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 2× 5″ | 1× 5.25″ |
| Tweeters: | 2× 0.75″ | 2× 1.75″ |
| Subwoofers: | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | 210 W (plugged in), 200 (battery) | 100 W |
| Frequency range | 37.0 Hz - 20 kHz | 50.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ via app | ✔ TWS |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ Auracast | ❌ |
| Other (special) audio features? | AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+6h) | Karaoke: mix music with mic input |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Guitar/mic input? | ❌ | 1× TRS (mic) |
| USB-A playback? | ✔ (USB-C) | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX in? | ❌ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other in/outputs? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Battery life | 28 hours | 6 hours |
| Charge time | 3 hrs | 3.5 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 99.02 Wh | 17.76 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | Replaceable | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | AC | AC |
| Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-C ?W | Yes; 1× USB-A |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | 'Bass Boost' (2 modes) | 'Bass Boost' |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| App? | JBL Portable | JBL PartyBox app |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | ❌ | 1× ring |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | 1× white LED |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 26.29×50.64×21.29 | 32.6×27.6×29.3 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 10.4×19.9×8.4 | 12.9×10.9×11.5 |
| Weight (kg): | 5.89 | 5.9 |
| Weight (lbs): | 13 | 13.0 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IP68 | IPX4 |
| Transportation method? | 1 handle | 1 handle |
| Color options: | 3 colors: Black, blue, camo | 1 color: Black |
| Other features? | - | - |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | Power cable | Power cable |
| Accessories? | - | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | JBLBOOMBOX4 | JBLPBENCOREESSEP |
| User guide / manual | Quick start guide | Quick start guide, Owner's Manual |
| Official site link: | JBL.com | JBL.com |
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