Weight
- JBL Partybox Encore 2
- 6.4 kg
- JBL Xtreme 5
- 2.9 kg
Speaker comparison
JBL Partybox Encore 2 vs JBL Xtreme 5
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  JBL Partybox Encore 2
KSh 46,500In Stock | 02  JBL Xtreme 5
KSh 43,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The JBL Xtreme 5 is the stronger choice: it has a higher 130 W rated output and a much bigger battery (9,444 mAh) and is lighter (2.9 kg), while the JBL Partybox Encore 2 only offers microphone and guitar inputs.
Battery capacity
- JBL Partybox Encore 2
- 4,722 mAh battery capacity
- JBL Xtreme 5
- 9,444 mAh battery capacity
Connections
- JBL Partybox Encore 2
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- JBL Xtreme 5
- Bluetooth 6.0 connection
Battery life
- JBL Partybox Encore 2
- Up to 15 hours per charge
- JBL Xtreme 5
- Up to 28 hours per charge
Output power
- JBL Partybox Encore 2
- 100 W rated output
- JBL Xtreme 5
- 130 W rated output
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Partybox Encore 2
- Microphone and guitar inputs.
JBL Xtreme 5
- Higher rated output: 130 W (vs 100 W).
- Bigger battery: 9,444 mAh (vs 4,722 mAh).
- Rated for up to 28 hours per charge (vs 15).
- Lighter: 2.9 kg (vs 6.4 kg).
- Lower price: KSh 43,500 (vs KSh 46,500).
- Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Partybox Encore 2 | JBL Xtreme 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | 6,400 g | 2,900 g |
| Output power | 100 W rated output | 130 W rated output |
| Weight | 6.4 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Battery capacity | 4,722 mAh battery | 9,444 mAh battery |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Battery life | Up to 15 hours per charge | Up to 28 hours per charge |
| Charging time | Under 3.5 hours with speaker off | 3.5 hours at 20 V / 3 A |
| Microphone / guitar inputs | Microphone and guitar inputs | No microphone or guitar input |
| USB | USB charge output up to 11 V / 2 A with speaker off | USB-C input/output |
| Type | Portable Party Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Lightshow | Yes, integrated party lightshow | Syncing Ambient Edge Lighting |
| Frequency response | 40 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB) | 40 Hz–20 kHz |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use A2DP (Bluetooth profiles / codecs).
- Same Wi-Fi: bluetooth-only portable speaker.
- Same HDMI: portable speaker design.
- Same home cinema features: not a home-cinema speaker.
In summary
For most buyers the JBL Xtreme 5 is the better buy; the JBL Partybox Encore 2 makes sense if you want microphone and guitar inputs.
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