JBL Charge Essential 2

The JBL Charge Essential 2 is a portable Bluetooth speaker designed by JBL, a legendary American audio electronics brand. JBL was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing, who was a pioneer in sound engineering and loudspeaker design. Over the decades, the brand became synonymous with high-quality sound for both professional venues and consumer homes.

Today, the brand is owned by Harman International Industries, which became a subsidiary of the South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics in 2017. While the brand has its design and engineering roots in the United States, manufacturing for consumer electronics like the Charge series is primarily carried out in China to utilize specialized electronics production infrastructure. The product continues to be a staple in the portable audio market, known for its waterproof capabilities and powerbank features.