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JBL Charge Essential can wirelessly connect with up to two smartphones or tablets. Take turns playing DJ and let the music battle commence.

Up to 20 hours of playtime
Don't sweat the small stuff — like charging your speaker's battery. JBL Charge Essential gives you up to 20 hours of playtime, so you can keep the music going longer and louder.

Make a splash with IPX7 waterproof design
Bring your speakers anywhere. Pool party? Perfect. Sudden cloudburst? Covered. Bash on the beach? JBL Charge Essential is IPX7 waterproof for fearless outdoor entertainment.
Features

Built-in power bank
Nothing's going to stop this party. With a built-in power bank and convenient USB port, JBL Charge Essential makes sure all your devices are powered up and ready to go.

Durable, rugged and built to last
No adventure is too big. With durable fabric material and rugged rubber housing, your speaker can thrive in any conditions.

Hear the bass loud and clear
Play it loud and clear with dual passive bass radiators that deliver powerful JBL Signature Sound.
Specs & Downloads
Item# JBLCHARGEESSAM
Description
Make your adventures last even longer with the JBL Charge Essential. This portable Bluetooth speaker comes with powerful Original JBL Pro Sound, plus a handy power bank — all in one rugged, durable package. A convenient USB port lets you quickly charge your devices, so you can show off your DJ skills for longer. Your tunes will get everyone on the dancefloor, thanks to dual passive radiators intensifying the sound with rich, deep bass. With up to 20 hours of playtime and an IPX7 waterproof design, keep the party going wherever life takes you.
General Specifications
- Output power (W)
- 5
Audio Specifications
- Dynamic frequency response range (Hz)
- 65 Hz - 20k Hz
Dimensions
- Dimensions (in)
- 8.4 x 3.5 x
- Dimensions (cm)
- 21.3 x .89 x .87
- Weight (kgs)
- .77
- Weight (lbs)
- 1.7
Control and Connection Specifications
- Bluetooth profiles
- A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.5
- Bluetooth frequency
- 2402 MHz - 2480 MHz
- Bluetooth transmitted modulation
- GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
- Bluetooth transmitter power
- ≤ 9 dBm (EIRP)
- Bluetooth version
- 4.1
Battery
- Maximum music playing time (hrs)
- 20
- Charging time (hrs)
- 4
Features
- Charging cable
- Yes
- Waterproof
- Yes
- Wireless
- Yes
- Rechargable battery
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- Yes
What's in The Box?
- 1 x JBL Charge Essential
- 1 x Micro USB Cable
- 1 x Quick-Start Guide
- 1 x Safety Sheet
- 1 x Warranty Card

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Reviews and Q&A
Customer Reviews
Product Q&A
Is this better than the Charge 5?
Is this speaker stereo?
Can this be used as a speakerphone
How can I disable the annoying sound when it turns on? It used to be possible to connect it to the JBL Connect App, but it doesn't connect. Thanks
How do you disable low frequency mode
Is it possible to have it connected for Software updates with JBL conect? Or is it possible to upgrade it another way?
Does this speaker have a 3.5mm jack?
There are Hungarian pages where it is written that the device is 30 watts.This is true?
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