| Name | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 | JBL PartyBox 110 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Party | Party |
| MSRP | $329.95 | $399.95 |
| Released | 2025 | 2021 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 1.0 (mono) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 1× 5.25″ | 1× 5.25″ |
| Tweeters: | 2× 0.75″ | 2× 2.25″ |
| Subwoofers: | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | 100 W | 160 W |
| Frequency range | 40.0 Hz - 20 kHz | 45.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ TWS | ✔ TWS |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ Auracast | ❌ |
| Other (special) audio features? | Karaoke: mix music w/ mic input | Karaoke: mix music w/ mic/instrument 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 (guitar/mic) | 1× TRS (mic), 1× TRS (guitar) |
| USB-A playback? | ✔ (USB-C) | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX in? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Other in/outputs? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Battery life | 15 hours | 12 hours |
| Charge time | 3.5 hrs | 3.5 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 34 Wh | 36 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | Replaceable | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | AC | AC |
| Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-C 22W | Yes; 1× USB-A |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | 'Bass boost' | 'Bass Boost' |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| App? | JBL PartyBox app | JBL PartyBox app |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | 1× ring | 4× ring |
| Strobe LEDS? | 3× white LED | 2× white LED |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 34.2×31.95×26.04 | 56.8×29.5×30.0 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 13.46×12.58×10.25 | 22.4×11.6×11.8 |
| Weight (kg): | 6.2 | 10.84 |
| Weight (lbs): | 13.67 | 24 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Transportation method? | 1 handle | 2 handles |
| Color options: | 1 color: Black | 1 color: Black |
| Other features? | - | Tripod mounting hole |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | Power cable | Power cable |
| Accessories? | - | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | JBLPBENCOREESS2 | JBLPARTYBOX110 |
| User guide / manual | Quick start guide | Quick start guide, Owner's Manual |
| Official site link: | JBL.com | JBL.com |
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