JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W vs JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
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| Feature |  JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W |  JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 44,000.00 | KSh 43,500.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Li-ion 17.28 Wh |
| Weight | Soundbar: 2.14 kg; subwoofer: 5.61 kg | 6.9 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
| Type | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Portable Party Speaker |
| Color | Black | — |
Design
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Soundbar: 965 × 56 × 85 mm; subwoofer: 240 × 240 × 379 mm | 19.5 x 31.5 x 30 cm |
| Weight | Soundbar: 2.14 kg; subwoofer: 5.61 kg | 6.9 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Li-ion 17.28 Wh |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.5 | A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6 |
| Wired Inputs | 1 optical; USB Type-A; HDMI input | USB-C, AUX |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI video input; 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI 1.4 | N/A — portable speaker design |
| USB | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 and WAV playback | Bluetooth, USB-C, AUX, TWS/Auracast |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
Features
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | — |
| Home Cinema Features | 2.1-channel JBL Surround Sound; Dolby Digital; HDMI ARC | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | Wireless 6.5 in subwoofer; Bluetooth music streaming | AI Sound Boost, Auracast pairing, LED light show, JBL PartyBox app |
| Voice Assistant | — | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 2.1 channel | — |
| Drivers | Soundbar: 4 × racetrack drivers + 2 × 1 in tweeters; subwoofer: 6.5 in | 5.25-inch woofer, 2 x 1.75-inch tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz – 20 kHz | 50Hz - 20kHz |
| Total Power Output | 300 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 2 × 50 W; subwoofer 200 W) | 100W RMS |
| Amplifier | Soundbar 2 × 50 W + subwoofer 200 W; max @ THD 1% | — |
| Audio Channels | 2.1 | — |
| Audio Features | JBL Surround Sound; Dolby Digital; wireless 6.5 in subwoofer | — |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | >80 dB |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | Up to 15 hours |
| Power Consumption | Soundbar and subwoofer standby less than 0.5 W | — |
| Charging Time | — | 3.5 hours via USB-C |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Placement / Mounting | Tabletop or wall mount; wall-mount bracket kit included | Free-standing portable placement |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 splashproof |
| Materials | — | Recycled plastic with fabric grille |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × soundbar | PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
| Subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | Remote control with batteries | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU) | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | 1 × HDMI cable | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | Wall-mount bracket kit with screws | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick start guide; warranty card; safety sheet | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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