JBL Go Essential 2 arrives with IP67 rating and a 5-hour battery life in Nepal!

JBL has officially launched the Go Essential 2 Bluetooth speaker in Nepal, nearly two years after introducing its predecessor, the original Go Essential. The new portable speaker brings JBL Original Pro Sound, an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, and up to 5 hours of battery life. So, these are mostly incremental upgrades rather than a major change over the previous model. In this article, I'll discuss everything about the JBL Go Essential 2, including its specifications, availability, and official price in Nepal.

JBL Go Essential 2 Overview

Design and Durability

Starting with the design, the JBL Go Essential 2 retains the familiar compact, rectangular build of its predecessor, with a metal front grille and bold JBL branding on the front. It measures 86 x 71 x 32 mm and weighs just 180 grams, making it easy to carry around or slip into a backpack. And this time too, unlike some of JBL's other portable speakers, it doesn't come with a built-in strap or carabiner, so you'll have to carry it by hand or keep it in your bag. 

The speaker also features physical buttons on the top for power, Bluetooth pairing, volume control, and playback, making it easy to manage your music directly from the speaker. It is available in Black, Blue, and Red color options.

As for durability, the JBL Go Essential 2 comes with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, an improvement over the IPX7 rating of the original Go Essential. This means the new model adds complete dust protection while retaining its water resistance, making it more suitable for outdoor use, including trips to the beach or pool. It can also withstand submersion in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.

Audio Performance

For audio, the JBL Go Essential 2 features a 3.1W RMS speaker driver with JBL Original Pro Sound. Despite its compact size, JBL claims that the speaker delivers rich bass and surprisingly big audio. However, with a 3.1W output, it is primarily suited for personal listening or filling a small space rather than providing room-filling sound for larger gatherings.

The speaker also supports Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless music playback from your smartphone, tablet, or other compatible devices. 

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Battery and Charging

In terms of battery, the JBL Go Essential 2 offers up to 5 hours of music playback on a single charge, just like the original Go Essential. So, there is also no improvement in battery life here, at least on paper, and you can expect similar battery endurance. However, it now comes with a USB-C charging port instead of the Micro-USB port on its predecessor. 

Moving to charging, JBL says it takes around 2.5 hours to fully charge the speaker. The speaker does not include a charging cable in the box.

JBL Go Essential 2 Specifications:

• Design: Compact rectangular design, metal front grille
• Dimensions: 86 x 71 x 32 mm
• Weight: 180g
• Output Power: 3.1W RMS output, JBL Original Pro Sound
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2
• Battery Life: Up to 5 hours
• Waterproof Rating: IP67 (dust and water resistant)
• Colors: Black, Blue, and Red

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JBL Go Essential 2 Price in Nepal and Availability

The JBL Go Essential 2 is officially available in Nepal with a starting price of NPR 7,999. You can buy it from authorized JBL stores or retailers, including GBN Store.

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