JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 vs JBL PartyBox On-the-Go 2 Plus
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| Feature |  JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 |  JBL PartyBox On-the-Go 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 43,500.00 | KSh 52,000.00 |
| Battery | Li-ion 17.28 Wh | Delivers up to 15 hours of playtime on a single charge and supports swapping in a spare battery, ensuring your party survives a three-day weekend in Naivasha. |
| Weight | 6.9 kg | 6.45 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 | JBL PartyBox On-the-Go 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | PartyBox Encore Essential 2 | PartyBox On-the-Go 2 Plus |
| Type | Portable Party Speaker | Portable Party Speaker |
Design
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 | JBL PartyBox On-the-Go 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.5 x 31.5 x 30 cm | 50.1 x 25.8 x 22.1 cm |
| Weight | 6.9 kg | 6.45 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 | JBL PartyBox On-the-Go 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-ion 17.28 Wh | Delivers up to 15 hours of playtime on a single charge and supports swapping in a spare battery, ensuring your party survives a three-day weekend in Naivasha. |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 | JBL PartyBox On-the-Go 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6 | — |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | USB-C, AUX | — |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | N/A — portable speaker design |
| USB | Bluetooth, USB-C, AUX, TWS/Auracast | — |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | Auracast Supported |
Features
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 | JBL PartyBox On-the-Go 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow | Dynamic Beat-Syncing Lightshow |
| 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 | — |
Audio
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 | JBL PartyBox On-the-Go 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5.25-inch woofer, 2 x 1.75-inch tweeters | — |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz | 40 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Total Power Output | 100W RMS | 100W RMS |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >80 dB | — |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 | JBL PartyBox On-the-Go 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours | Up to 15 hours |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours via USB-C | 3.5 Hours |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 | JBL PartyBox On-the-Go 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 splashproof | IPX4 Splashproof |
| Materials | Recycled plastic with fabric grille | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 | JBL PartyBox On-the-Go 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | PartyBox Encore Essential 2 | PartyBox On-the-Go 2 Plus |
| 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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