JBL Authentics 300 vs JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2

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Feature	JBL Authentics 300	JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
Price	KSh 45,000.00	KSh 43,500.00
Battery	N/A — mains-powered product	Li-ion 17.28 Wh
Weight	—	6.9 kg

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SpecificationJBL Authentics 300JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2

General

Specification	JBL Authentics 300	JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
Brand	JBL	JBL
Model	Authentics 300	PartyBox Encore Essential 2
Type	Smart Speaker	Portable Party Speaker

Design

Specification	JBL Authentics 300	JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
Dimensions	—	19.5 x 31.5 x 30 cm
Weight	—	6.9 kg

Battery & Charging

Specification	JBL Authentics 300	JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
Battery	N/A — mains-powered product	Li-ion 17.28 Wh

Connectivity

Specification	JBL Authentics 300	JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
Bluetooth	—	5.4
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs	—	A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6
Wi-Fi	—	N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker
Wired Inputs	—	USB-C, AUX
HDMI	—	N/A — portable speaker design
USB	—	Bluetooth, USB-C, AUX, TWS/Auracast

Features

Specification	JBL Authentics 300	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	N/A — not a home-cinema product	N/A — not a home-cinema speaker
Voice Assistant	—	N/A — no built-in voice assistant
Special Features	—	AI Sound Boost, Auracast pairing, LED light show, JBL PartyBox app

Power & Battery

Specification	JBL Authentics 300	JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
Power Source	AC mains	Rechargeable battery / USB charging
Battery Life	N/A — mains-powered product	Up to 15 hours
Charging Time	N/A — mains-powered product	3.5 hours via USB-C
Fast Charging	N/A — mains-powered product	—
Charging Port	N/A — mains-powered product	—

What's in the Box

Specification	JBL Authentics 300	JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
Speaker / Soundbar	Authentics 300	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
Other Accessories	N/A	N/A
Documentation	Quick Start Guide and safety documentation	Quick Start Guide and safety documentation
Power Cable	—	USB charging cable
Audio / HDMI Cable	—	N/A
Mounting Accessories	—	N/A — portable design

Audio

Specification	JBL Authentics 300	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

Design & Controls

Specification	JBL Authentics 300	JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
Water & Dust Resistance	—	IPX4 splashproof
Materials	—	Recycled plastic with fabric grille
Placement / Mounting	—	Free-standing portable placement

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