Weight
- JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
- 6.2 kg
- Soundcore Rave 3S
- About 10,200 g
Speaker comparison
JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 vs Soundcore Rave 3S
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
KSh 43,500In Stock | 02  Soundcore Rave 3S
KSh 45,670In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 is the better buy: it lasts longer per charge (15 hours) and is lighter (6.2 kg), with the same IPX4 rating as the Soundcore Rave 3S.
Battery capacity
- JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
- 4,722 mAh battery capacity
- Soundcore Rave 3S
- 4,900 mAh battery capacity
Connections
- JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Soundcore Rave 3S
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Battery life
- JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
- Up to 15 hours per charge
- Soundcore Rave 3S
- Up to 12 hours per charge
Output power
- JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
- 100 W rated output
- Soundcore Rave 3S
- Up to 200W
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
- Rated for up to 15 hours per charge (vs 12).
- Lighter: 6.2 kg (vs about 10.2 kg).
- Lower price: KSh 43,500 (vs KSh 45,670).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
Soundcore Rave 3S
- 4,900 mAh battery.
- Up to 12 hours per charge.
- Up to 200W.
- IPX4 water and dust resistance.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 | Soundcore Rave 3S |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | 6,200 g | About 10,200 g |
| Output power | 100 W rated output | Up to 200W |
| Weight | 6.2 kg | About 10.2 kg |
| Battery capacity | 4,722 mAh battery | 4,900 mAh battery |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Battery life | Up to 15 hours per charge | Up to 12 hours per charge |
| Charging port | AC mains input | USB-C |
| Drivers | 135 mm woofer, two 20 mm dome tweeters | 1 × 6.5-inch woofer and 3 × 2.5-inch full-range drivers |
| Water & dust resistance | IPX4 splashproof | IPX4 splash resistance on speaker body only |
| USB | USB charge output up to 11 V / 2 A with speaker off | USB-C charging |
| Placement / mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Portable upright placement with integrated carrying handle |
| Wired inputs | 3.5 mm AUX, microphone and guitar inputs | 3.5mm AUX input |
| HDMI | Portable speaker design | Not supported |
| Lightshow | Yes, integrated party lightshow | Beat-synchronised integrated lighting, button and app controls |
| Home cinema features | Not a home-cinema speaker | TV audio through compatible AUX or Bluetooth connection |
| Frequency response | 40 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB) | 40Hz–20kHz |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both are rated IPX4.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same type: Portable Party Speaker.
In summary
The JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 is the better buy for almost everyone, with longer rated battery life and a lighter build.
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