The JBL Encore Essential packs an incredible 100W of output and features the signature JBL PartyBox lightshow that syncs to music. It’s also ultra-portable and has a rugged design, so it can be easily transported to wherever you wish.
JBL says the JBL Encore Essential offers
up to 6 hours of battery life. This one only features IPX4 rating, which will
only protect it against water splashes and raindrops. The Encore Essential
comes with a new interface that enables users to easily control the lightshow
and volume, or access these features through the dedicated JBL PartyBox app.
Speaking of the dynamic lightshow, this is
supposed to deliver a strobe effect that syncs to the music beat, so if you’re
sensible to strobe effects, don’t buy this. Otherwise, the JBL Encore Essential
feels like a decent option for those looking for a smaller design option that
offers the same audio quality as the previous portable speakers in the series.
Just like the other two portable speakers
introduced this week, the JBL Encore Essential supports Bluetooth and True
Wireless Stereo to pair two speakers together for stereo sound. Now the
important part: JBL Encore Essential (part of the PartyBox lineup) will be
available in March for US$ 300.
