JBL Charge Essential

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JBL Charge Essential
£100.99
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.

JBL Charge Essential Up to 20 hours of playtime - Image

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

Charging time (hrs)
4
Maximum music playing time (hrs)
20

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

Quick Start Guide (Multilingual) Declaration of Conformity Spec Sheet (English)

Reviews and Q&A

Customer Reviews

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Product Q&A

With the JBL app. Can you adjust EQ on charge essential speaker ?

Asked by: Martin Labrecque
Thank you for your question, unfortunately, this is not possible. But you can use the EQ from Spotify via Bluetooth, for example.
Answered by: Noah at Customer Support
Date published: 2021-06-06

Can the Charge Essential connect to a Harmon Kardon Go + Play ? 

Asked by: Marcus Jjjj
For our Charge Essential, this is not compatible to connect with the Go+Play as they are different in build plus firmware. Also no option of connecting with another speaker.
Answered by: Al at Customer Support
Date published: 2021-06-06

The Charge Essential talks about 2 x 10w and the Flip 5 has 1 x 20w. how much difference does it make in actual volume between the 2 models

Asked by: Sargemp
There is no difference since both speakers have the same wattage.
Answered by: Paul at Customer Support
Date published: 2021-06-06

Can you listen to two speakers at the same time from one phone

Asked by: Seashell
Our JBL Charge Essential doesn't have a Connect feature to connect two speakers together.
Answered by: Paul at Customer Support
Date published: 2022-03-23

How do you disable low frequency mode

Asked by: Luke wimbush
Thank you for your question. Could you please contact our Customer Support Team on https://support.harmanaudio.com/gb/en/contact.html for further assistance? Thank you.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2022-10-23

Is there a microphone included, to be able to use it as an audio input/output while video conferencing on a computer? That's my main use with my ageing Charge 3.

Asked by: BenOneCharacterShort
Our JBL Charge Essential has no microphone included and has no speakerphone function.
Answered by: Paul at Customer Support
Date published: 2021-12-29

Can connect 2 of them together

Asked by: Don hu
Our JBL Charge Essential doesn't have a Connect feature to connect two speakers together.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2023-04-16

Is it possible to have it connected for Software updates with JBL conect? Or is it possible to upgrade it another way?

Asked by: Mefisto
Thank you for your question, unfortunately none of your points are possible.
Answered by: Noah at Customer Support
Date published: 2023-04-04

Does this speaker have a 3.5mm jack?

Asked by: miriam001
Our JBL Charge essential does not include a 3.5mm jack. You will need to purchase one in order to use the aux port of this speaker.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2023-03-24

There are Hungarian pages where it is written that the device is 30 watts.This is true?

Asked by: Marcellontheearth
Thank you for your question, The Charge 3 Essential, same as the classic Charge 3, has 2 drivers rated at 10 Watts each, for a total of 20 Watts of power output. Your feedback will be communicated to the proper department to improve our current and future product line, please submit a case request at https://uk.harmanaudio.com/support-contact.html should you have any further question and the Customer Service team will be more than happy to further assist you.
Answered by: Frank K
Date published: 2021-06-06

The Specifications for the Charge Essential list 2.4G and 5G Wi-fi frequencies and network compatibility. Does that mean you can connect to this device via wi-fi? The manual makes no mention of this.

Asked by: Dannny
For our Charge Essential, this is only for the Bluetooth Connection and not for WiFi. What is mentioned is for the frequency its signal can match but not connect.
Answered by: Al at Customer Support
Date published: 2021-12-01

Is there any difference between sound on the charge 3 and essential?

Asked by: Jaysi728
Thank you for your question. There is no sound differences between the JBL Charge 3 and the JBL Charge Essential. The only difference is that with the JBL Charge Essential you are not able to use the JBL Connect or the JBL Connect+ 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: Customer Support
Date published: 2021-12-29

the JBL charge turns off immediately after it is turned on, it is fully charged.

Asked by: Slyklopp
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