JBL PartyBox Encore Essential vs Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV
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| Feature |  JBL PartyBox Encore Essential |  Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 36,000.00 | KSh 37,000.00 |
| Battery | 4800mAh | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 1.97kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Bose |
| Model | PartyBox Encore Essential | Bose TV Speaker |
| Type | Portable Party Speaker | Soundbar |
| Announced | — | 2020 |
| Color | — | Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 27.6 x 32.7 x 29.3 cm | 593.4 × 56.1 × 102.1mm |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 1.97kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4800mAh | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — no Wi-Fi connectivity |
| Wired Inputs | USB Type-A, 3.5mm AUX | Optical digital input, 3.5mm AUX input and 3.5mm BASS output |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | 1 × HDMI ARC with CEC |
| USB | Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-A, 3.5mm AUX | N/A — no user USB input |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | 1 x 6.3mm Wired Mic Input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Link two Encore Essential speakers together wirelessly using True Wireless Stereo (TWS) technology for a massive, true stereo soundstage. | Bose SimpleSync compatible |
| App Support | JBL PartyBox App (Custom EQ & Lights) | N/A — no companion app required |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Up to 10m / 33ft |
Features
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | Built-in RGB ring lights and strobes flash perfectly in time with your music, setting the ultimate party vibe automatically. | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | Dolby Digital, dialogue mode, HDMI ARC/CEC and optional wired Bose Bass Module support |
| Party Features | — | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Special Features | — | Auto-wake, enhanced dialogue and Bose SimpleSync compatibility |
Audio
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1 x 5.25" Woofer, 2 x 1.75" Tweeters | 3-speaker array; Bose does not publish driver dimensions |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz - 20 kHz | — |
| Total Power Output | 100W RMS | — |
| Speaker Configuration | — | Compact 2.0-channel soundbar with three-speaker array |
| Audio Channels | — | 2.0-channel |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Dialogue mode and adjustable bass |
| Audio Features | — | Dolby Digital; enhanced dialogue reproduction |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | AC mains |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 Hours | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Time | 3.5 Hours | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Fast Charging | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Port | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | — | Standby: |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (Splashproof) | N/A — indoor mains-powered design |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Tabletop or optional Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket |
| Controls | — | Supplied remote control and HDMI-CEC TV control |
| Materials | — | Metal and plastic |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | PartyBox Encore Essential | Bose TV Speaker |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | Remote control with preinstalled battery |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | AC power cord |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | Optical digital audio cable; HDMI cable not supplied |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — wall bracket sold separately |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety instructions |
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