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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Pictures
    2. Style
    3. Portability
    4. Build Quality
    5. Controls
    6. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Frequency Response Accuracy
    2. Raw Frequency Response
    3. Soundstage
    4. Dynamics
  6. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. Voice Assistant
    3. App
  7. Connectivity
    1. Wired
    2. Bluetooth
    3. Wi-Fi
  8. Comments

JBL PartyBox Encore Essential vs ION Pathfinder 320

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

JBL PartyBox Encore Essential
ION Pathfinder 320

Tested using Methodology v0.8

Updated Jun 07, 2024 02:40 PM

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JBL PartyBox Encore Essential Picture
ION Pathfinder 320 Picture
  1. Recommended in 2 articles:
  2. JBL
  3. Bluetooth For Bass
  1. Recommended in 1 article:
  2. Parties

Variants

  • Partybox Encore Essential (Black)
  • Pathfinder 320 (Black/Red)

Our Verdict

JBL PartyBox Encore Essential

ION Pathfinder 320

Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the ION Pathfinder 320 or the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential. They're both party-oriented speakers, and you can find graphic EQ in their respective companion apps to customize their sound. However, the JBL comes with microphone and guitar inputs for karaoke, unlike the ION. It's also able to reproduce a more extended low-bass. However, the ION's battery life lasts much longer.

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