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JBL PARTYBOX ENCORE 2 Plus vs Marshall Acton IV

What PARTYBOX ENCORE 2 Plus does better (0) and where Acton IV wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL PARTYBOX ENCORE 2 Plus
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ $380
vs
Marshall Acton IV
Marshall · 2026Acton IV
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $300
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Dimensions

Size comparison

PARTYBOX ENCORE 2 PlusActon IV
319.5 × 338.6263260 × 171150
PARTYBOX ENCORE 2 PlusActon IVDifference
Height338.6 mm171 mm+167.6 mm
Width319.5 mm260 mm+59.5 mm
Depth263 mm150 mm+113 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is PARTYBOX ENCORE 2 Plus better than Acton IV?

PARTYBOX ENCORE 2 Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Acton IV better than PARTYBOX ENCORE 2 Plus?

  1. Output power100 W vs 110 W+10%
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 38,000 Hz+90%
  3. Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 37 Hz+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—101.6 mm
Output power100 W110 W
Speaker channels—Stereo
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency40 Hz37 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz38,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life15 h—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Spotify Connect—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—2,650 g
Width320 mm260 mm
Height339 mm171 mm
Depth263 mm150 mm
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYes—
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