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