JBL PartyBox On-the-Go Essential: A hell of a party in a box

Imagine your favorite music everywhere you go, with 100 watts of booming, powerful sound, a synchronized light show to illuminate any space, and an included JBL wireless microphone to do some karaoke or singing. That’s what the JBL PartyBox On-the-Go Essential promises, and more. Take your party everywhere and anywhere.

I like a bit of metal in my daily routine. So, you can imagine how much I enjoy having a sound system that offers an impromptu headbang or two. But why not kick things up a notch? Let’s add a built-in lightshow and throw some guttural screams into the mix — screaming into a microphone, of course. All of that’s possible with the JBL PartyBox On-the-Go Essential, an ultra-portable 100-watt sound system with an IPX4 splashproof rating. That means, it’s safe to use poolside or beachside, as long as you’re not submerging the beast or tossing it into the ocean.

Anyway, if you’re ready to level up your beach festival, backyard party, barbecue, or even a baby shower, and you want to feel some beats, the JBL PartyBox On-the-Go Essential is almost certainly the way to go. It comes with a JBL wireless microphone, as well, so you can do some karaoke or jam out. I’m more excited about that lightshow, however. A dynamic built-in light syncs to the beat of the music and adheres to a variety of preset lighting patterns for groovy, musical illumination.

It has a shoulder strap to make it easier to lug around. Plus, the built-in rechargeable battery offers up to six hours of playtime on a single charge. The plug-and-play mic input also complements a guitar input for those who really want to have a jam session. Meanwhile, you can connect to the speaker via wireless Bluetooth or USB. And if you sync two speakers using the True Wireless Stereo (TWS) connection, you can have a small surround system blaring anywhere. Let me just say it one more time for the people in the back. This thing is a BEAST.

JBL PartyBox On the Go Essential on the beach for music

Who is it for?

If you love music, love to sing, or want to jam out with a guitar, the JBL PartyBox On-the-Go Essential is for you. Take it poolside, beachside, backyardside, or any kind of side, it’s all up to you.