JBL PartyBox Encore Essential vs Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass
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| Feature |  JBL PartyBox Encore Essential |  Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 36,000.00 | KSh 36,000.00 |
| Battery | 4800mAh | Built-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 1.8 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Marshall |
| Model | PartyBox Encore Essential | MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
| Type | Portable Party Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | — | Black & Brass |
Design
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 27.6 x 32.7 x 29.3 cm | 230 x 109 x 95 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 1.8 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4800mAh | Built-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | USB Type-A, 3.5mm AUX | 3.5 mm input |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | N/A — portable speaker design |
| USB | Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-A, 3.5mm AUX | USB-C charging and power-bank port |
| 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. | Stack Mode available (multi-speaker pairing) |
| App Support | JBL PartyBox App (Custom EQ & Lights) | Marshall Bluetooth App |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 m (30 ft) |
Features
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Party Features | — | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Special Features | — | True Stereophonic 360° sound; Stack Mode; Dynamic Loudness; power bank capability; detachable carry strap; IP67 |
Audio
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1 x 5.25" Woofer, 2 x 1.75" Tweeters | 2 x 3-inch 15 W woofers; 2 x 3/5-inch 10 W tweeters; 2 passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz - 20 kHz | 50 Hz-20 kHz |
| Total Power Output | 100W RMS | 80 W total amplification (2 x 20 W woofers + 2 x 10 W tweeters) |
| Speaker Configuration | — | Quad-speaker set-up; sealed with passive radiators; True Stereophonic 360° sound |
| Maximum SPL | — | 87 dB SPL @ 1 m |
| Amplifier | — | 2 x 20 W Class D woofer amplifiers; 2 x 10 W Class D tweeter amplifiers |
| Audio Channels | — | Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Dynamic Loudness; analogue bass and treble controls |
| Audio Features | — | Marshall Signature Sound; True Stereophonic 360° sound; sealed cabinet with passive radiators; power bank capability |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 Hours | 20+ hours |
| Charging Time | 3.5 Hours | 4.5 hours |
| Fast Charging | — | 20 minutes gives 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging Port | — | USB-C |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (Splashproof) | IP67 |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
| Controls | — | Multi-directional control knob: play/pause, skip track, volume, on/off; Bluetooth pairing button; battery and volume indicator; treble and bass controls |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | PartyBox Encore Essential | MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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