JBL Boombox 3 vs JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
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| Feature |  JBL Boombox 3 |  JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 51,000 | KSh 43,500.00 |
| Battery | — | Li-ion 17.28 Wh |
| Weight | — | 6.9 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Boombox 3 | PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Party Speaker |
Design
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 19.5 x 31.5 x 30 cm |
| Weight | — | 6.9 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | Li-ion 17.28 Wh |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | N/A — portable speaker design |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | — |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | — | A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6 |
| Wired Inputs | — | USB-C, AUX |
| USB | — | Bluetooth, USB-C, AUX, TWS/Auracast |
Features
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | — |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | — | AI Sound Boost, Auracast pairing, LED light show, JBL PartyBox app |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 15 hours |
| Charging Time | — | 3.5 hours via USB-C |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 splashproof |
| Materials | — | Recycled plastic with fabric grille |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Boombox 3 | PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
| 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 |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | — | 5.25-inch woofer, 2 x 1.75-inch tweeters |
| Frequency Response | — | 50Hz - 20kHz |
| Total Power Output | — | 100W RMS |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | >80 dB |
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