JBL Charge Essential
£100.99
4.4 (70)
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JBL Charge Essential Wireless Bluetooth streaming - Image

Wireless Bluetooth streaming

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

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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.

JBL Charge Essential Make a splash with IPX7 waterproof design - Image

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

JBL Charge Essential Built-in power bank - Image

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.

JBL Charge Essential Durable, rugged and built to last - Image

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.

JBL Charge Essential Hear the bass loud and clear - Image

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# JBLCHARGEESSENTIAL

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
What's in The Box?

Documents & Downloads

Reviews and Q&A

Customer Reviews

Rated 2 out of 5 by from Good but Need to be able to turn off start up sound. App JBL connect doesn’t work for this model!
Date published: 2021-07-15
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Going back ? I think there is a "going back" here. By looking also the prices on the Charge 4 going down,the only thing that i can think of is that the one driver on Charge 4,yes giving 30watts but,doesn't giving too much more bass than the Charge 3. I think this model is a going back to 2 drivers again,same futures,same size same battery,except microphone as the Charge 3. I just got it on my hands and i cant tell its a nice option for this price,the only thing that bother me is what i told in the first place. PS Sorry for my english.
Date published: 2020-08-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing speaker Amazing speaker, quality, sound everything about this is great
Date published: 2021-10-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing quality Bass is amazing, sounds great and connects easy. Recommended!
Date published: 2021-02-26
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Stupid on / off sound that can’t be disabled I got this a couple weeks ago and it’s Intolerable that it’s not possible to turn off the on/ off sound. So loud! Utterly ridiculous. Wish I’d kept the receipt to return it.
Date published: 2022-11-07
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Product Q&A

Is this better than the Charge 5?

Asked by: Mailmantony
Our JBL Charge 5 has more power than our JBL Charge Essential but they have the same music play time.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2023-01-06

Is this speaker stereo?

Asked by: Dragos1212
yes must be stereo because it has 2 transducers, the Essential 2 is the one with one transducer only
Answered by: jcmolero71
Date published: 2023-01-24

Can this be used as a speakerphone

Asked by: PainMed
Thank you for your question. No, unfortunately the JBL Charge Essential does not have a speakerphone feature. Should you wish to receive further support, you may contact the Harman Customer Support team by telephone, email or chat in order to receive direct assistance. Please see https://uk.harmanaudio.com/support-contact.html#ns for further details. Thank you.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2021-06-06

Is it possible to turn off the startup sound? It is very loud, even when what I want is just a relaxing background music and the volume is down.

Asked by: Lupeporto
Sadly, it is not possible to turn off the start-up sound of our JBL Charge Essential.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2023-02-26

Is there a jbl app to connect to it?

Asked by: Ronansemiblack
Our JBL Charge Essential does not connect to our JBL Portable App.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2023-01-06

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

Asked by: ayay89
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately it is not possible to switch off the sound on an Essential Speaker. Should you wish to receive further support, you may contact the Harman Customer Support team by telephone, email or chat in order to receive direct assistance. Please see https://uk.harmanaudio.com/support-contact.html#ns for further details.  Thank you.
Answered by: Stuart A
Date published: 2021-06-06

hi, I purchase a JBL Charge Essential at Harvey Norman. Where can I buy a Carry Case for it?

Asked by: Pinoy
We don't sell carrying cases for our JBL Charge Essential. Kindly try reaching with 3rd party retailers like Amazon or eBay for pricing and availability.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2022-07-13

Does this speaker have an aux input 

Asked by: Rach98
Our JBL Charge Essential has aux input for wired connections.
Answered by: Paul at Customer Support
Date published: 2022-07-27
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