Technical Manual

HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA
www.jbl.com
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International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth
®
word
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Technical specifications:
General specification
Model No.: JBL Charge Essential
Transducer: 2 x 50mm / 2 x 1.97"
Output power: 2 x 10W RMS
Rated output power: 2 x 10W RMS
Power input: 5V / 2A
Frequency response: 65Hz – 20kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: >80dB
Battery type: Li-ion polymer 22.2Wh
(equivalent to 3.7V / 6000mAh)
Battery charge time: 4 hours (5V / 2A)
Music play time: up to 20 hours (dependent
on volume level and audio content)
USB specification
USB port: Type A
USB rating: 5V DC, 2 A
Wireless specification
Bluetooth
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version: 4.1
Bluetooth
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profile: A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.5
Bluetooth
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transmitter frequency range:
2402MHz – 2480MHz
Bluetooth
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transmitter power: ≤ 9dBm (EIRP)
Bluetooth
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transmitter modulation: GFSK,
π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
Dimensions
Dimensions (W x H x D): 213 x 89.7 x 87mm /
8.4" x 3.5" x 3.4"
Weight: 0.77kg / 1.70lb
Features and Benefits
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hear the bass loud and clear
Play it loud and clear with dual passive bass radiators that deliver powerful JBL Signature Sound.
What’s in the box:
1 x JBL Charge Essential
1 x Micro USB Cable
1 x Safety Sheet
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty Card
Portable waterproof speaker