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The Beats Pill (2024) is praised for its portability, impressive battery life, and robust design, but criticized for sound quality issues at high volumes, lack of EQ settings, and its price point considering the features offered.
As of 9 Feb 2025 (9 months ago), based on these 11 sources (click to watch review)
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🔋 Long battery life
The Beats Pill boasts up to 24 hours of battery life.
...At fully charged, you will be able to get up to 24 hours of listening time, which is really good, impressive battery life for a speaker of this size....
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🎵 Impressive bass for size
Despite its compact size, the Beats Pill delivers prominent bass.
...The beats pill has more bass overall, which is impressive for its size....
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💦 IP67 water and dust resistance
The speaker offers protection against water and dust.
...It's also IP67 water and dust resistant, so more prepared to face the elements if you take it outdoors....
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🔌 USB-C charging
Features modern USB-C charging, enhancing convenience.
...Much like the newer Apple products, this also features USBC, so that's a nice change of pace because the lightning was getting kind of old....
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🔊 Sound quality issues at high volumes
Sound quality deteriorates with increased volume, leading to distortion.
...The beats pill sounds the worst at max volume with tons of distortion and suffers from what many audio engineers would describe as pumping because of a built-in compressor or limiter....
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🎚ļø No EQ adjustments
The speaker lacks equalizer settings for sound customization.
...You can't EQ that out because there's no EQ. You get what you're given basically with the beats pill....
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💸 Premium price point
Despite improvements and features, the price is considered high for what is offered.
...At just under 150 quid, this is not a cheap Bluetooth speaker, but it was never going to be....
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📱 Cross-platform compatibility
The Beats Pill supports both iOS and Android devices seamlessly.
...Whether you have an Android device or an iPhone, you'll have that seamless, instant connect Bluetooth setup with the pill as soon as you turn it on....
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🏖ļø Portability and design
Its compact, lightweight design and portability are highly praised.
...It's still small enough to throw into a gear bag, hang off a bike, or even stash in a suitcase....
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Review by Danny Pops
Sentiment: Mixed
The Apple Beats Pill is a well-designed speaker with impressive features like lossless audio capability, but it falls short of being a game changer, offering solid but not superior sound quality compared to competitors like Bose. Watch review
...It sounds good, but not a game changer.... Next quote
Is the New Beats Pill Worth the Hype? An In-Depth Review
5:52
24 Aug 2024
🎵 Good sound quality
...Honest quick first impression is that the beats sounds good, but it's really like kind of upper mid tier of these Bluetooth speakers... Watch in video
🍾 Unique color option
...I got the champagne model because this is the first time I've ever seen a speaker with a champagne color as an option... Watch in video
🔋 Long battery life
...The good things about this speaker on the specs is that it's got 24 hours of battery life... Watch in video
🔌 USB-C charging and audio
...It's got USBC charging, and you can play USBC audio through here, so you can actually play lossless audio... Watch in video
📞 Built-in microphone and assistant compatibility
...You can also use it to talk to people. It has a microphone. And you can use Google or Siri with it... Watch in video
🔊 Amplification capabilities
...I think it might have a little more amplification built in, actually... Watch in video
👍 Durable design
...I really just care that it sounds good and it feels durable... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 🔊 Upper mid-tier sound quality
...Honest quick first impression is that the beats sounds good, but it's really like kind of upper mid tier of these Bluetooth speakers... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🎧 Not the best sound compared to competitors
...The Bose flex still has a bit more nuanced sound to it. The bass is just better on it... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 📣 Lack of game-changing features
...It's not a game changer yet. It's not quite at the game-changing level... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🙃 Minor difference with lossless audio
...I don't think it would really make, nobody's going to like stop in their tracks and recognize that difference though. Like it's pretty minor... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 😐 Not blown away by performance
...Doesn't blow me away that much, but it's it's not a bad speaker at all... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🗣ļø Slightly basic sound
...I just felt like it was a little bit... The sound was more than the little speaker could handle almost in a way. Yeah, yeah. I thought it sounded pretty basic... Watch quote in video
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8:40
24 Jul 2024
🔊 Improved sound quality with balanced audio
...I feel like this new speaker is maybe more balanced. Packs a thunderous sound, but it definitely ditches the distortion even at high volume... Watch in video
💲 Lower price compared to previous models
...The updated Beats pill is now $149, which is 50 bucks cheaper than the OG Beats by Dre pill speaker from like 2013 and 70 something bucks cheaper than the previous pill plus... Watch in video
🔋 Long battery life with quick charging
...The speaker can last about 24 hours on a single charge... plugging it in for just 10 minutes can afford you two hours of use... Watch in video
🌧ļø Durability and water resistance
...It's also IP67 water and dust resistant, so more prepared to face the elements if you take it outdoors... Watch in video
📱 Seamless Bluetooth connectivity
...Whether you have an Android device or an iPhone, you'll have that seamless, instant connect Bluetooth setup with the pill as soon as you turn it on... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 💸 Still expensive despite price cut
...The Apple tax is in full effect here... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🎚ļø Lack of EQ adjustments
...There's no EQ adjustments or sound profile settings to choose from... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔋 Limited battery life indicator
...There's no more helpful battery life indicator on the speaker than that... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔊 Doesn't produce stereo sound on its own
...The speaker itself doesn't actually produce stereo sound on its own... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 📱 No backlit buttons or detailed hardware features
...And the buttons also aren't backlit... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🎶 Missing premium features for price
...Some of the premium features, like EQ customization, more informative hardware, and stereo sound with a single speaker, are all missing... Watch quote in video
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Review by SoundGuys
Sentiment: Mixed
The Beats Pill (2024) impresses with its portability, robust bass, and impressive battery life, but falls short for larger gatherings due to sound distortion at high volumes, making it a great personal speaker but a tougher sell for party settings. Watch review
...A pill worth swallowing or stuck in the past?... Next quote
Revisiting the Beats Pill: A 2024 Update on the Classic Speaker
5:41
19 Jul 2024
📦 Perfect size for portability
...Thankfully, the beats pill falls right in that Goldilocks zone between portability and performance... Watch in video
🌊 IP67 dust and water resistance
...No matter the environment, the Beats pills got you covered with IP 67 dust and water resistance... Watch in video
📱 Cross-platform compatibility
...Despite being owned by Apple, Beets plays nice with Android. You get fast pairing to both iOS and Android devices... Watch in video
🔋 Impressive battery life
...The Beets Pill has a promised battery life of up to 24 hours. That is very impressive for its size... Watch in video
🎵 Prominent bass for small size
...The beats pill has more bass than pretty much any other speaker I've heard around this size... Watch in video
🔗 Companion app support for Android
...Beets also has a companion app available for Android users. You can use this app to turn on the Find My feature, as well as stereo pairing with a second Beets pill... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 🔊 Sound quality issues at high volumes
...When you increase the volume past 50%, everything starts to sound a little bit compressed and then past 80%, you get a lot of distortion, especially in the highs... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” āŒ No equalizer options
...You won't find an equalizer in either the beats app or the iOS Settings panel for the speaker, so it's not super easy to adjust the way that the speaker sounds... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🤔 Not for high-fidelity audio setups
...If you really care about high fidelity audio, are you gonna make this the center of your audio setup? Probably not... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🤷ā€ā™‚ļø Limits for larger gatherings
...But it doesn't sound great at loud volumes, which means it's not ideal for larger gatherings, which is a hard pill to swallow at this price... Watch quote in video
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Review by Digital Trends
Sentiment: Very positive
The newly revived Beats Pill delivers impressive sound quality and portability at an affordable price, making it an enticing option for those seeking versatile Bluetooth speakers, especially when paired for stereo use. Watch review
...The Beats Pill is back, and I'm loving it.... Next quote
Reviving Beats Pill: A Closer Look at the Comeback Speaker Youā€™ll Want to Pair
8:49
10 Jul 2024
🔊 Improved sound quality
...And yeah, you heard me right. There is a new beats pill... and they sound pretty darn good... Watch in video
💵 Affordable price
...For me, it's the price, $150 retail before any sales... Watch in video
🔋 Long battery life
...The Beats Pill is rated for up to 24 hours of playback... Watch in video
📱 Versatility with devices
...Just like all the other new beats products, it plays very nicely with iOS and Android... Watch in video
🔁 Stereo pairing capability
...Because for as good as one Beats pill is, it's that much better when you have a pair of them... Watch in video
💦 Water and dust resistance
...The Beatt's pill is rated IP67 against water and dust... Watch in video
🔌 USB-C charging and power bank feature
...And if your phone or some other small device needs a quick charge the Beats Pill can do that too... Watch in video
🏖ļø Portability and design
...It's still small enough to throw into a gear bag, hang off a bike, or even stash in a suitcase...
📞 Speakerphone functionality
...You can use the Beets pill as a speaker phone, which is nice... Watch in video
🎨 Variety of color options
...There are three colors available. Now, I've got the black and gold options here... I love the red color though... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 🐾 Dust and pet hair magnet
...The soft touch rubber coating, and I love soft touch rubber coating, but it's a dust magnet. It picks up so much pet hair and just dust flying around the room... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 💧 Limited waterproofing
...The Beatt's pill is rated IP67 against water and dust. That means it should be able to survive about a half hour in up to one meter of water. Don't take it swimming. That's really not what that's for... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 📶 Mono sound with one speaker
...Now single beats pill on its own sounds fine. Pretty good actually. I mean, it's still mono, but it's probably better than your phone or a tablet or even whatever computer you have... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🥇 Limited pairing to two speakers
...And no, you can't pair three of these things together. Beats tried. They almost created a singularity. It was bad. Just don't worry about it... Watch quote in video
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Review by Made By MJ
Sentiment: Very positive
The new Beats Pill is an outstanding portable Bluetooth speaker with phenomenal sound quality, impressive battery life, and modern features, making it a highly recommended buy for both casual listeners and audiophiles alike. Watch review
...The music is probably the best.... Next quote
Unveiling the 2024 Beats Pill: A Game-Changer in Portable Bluetooth Speakers
8:15
5 Jul 2024
🔊 Amazing sound quality
...It is overall probably my favorite listening experience, and it's going to be my number one speaker as of right now... Watch in video
🔋 Great battery life
...Overall, this speaker is it. For the price, it's unbeatable. The music sounds phenomenal... Watch in video
🎶 Incredible bass and clarity
...The newer 2024 beats pill has a bigger racetrack woofer that packs more of a punch with that deeper and fuller bass... Watch in video
🚀 Fast charging capability
...It's got something called fast fuel, a quick 10 minute charge can get you up to two hours of playback... Watch in video
🔌 Modern USB-C connectivity
...Much like the newer Apple products, this also features USBC, so that's a nice change of pace because the lightning was getting kind of old... Watch in video
🏖ļø Portable and lightweight design
...The new design is very sleek and modern, very portable. It is a lot lighter than the older Beats Pill Plus, and I appreciate that a lot... Watch in video
🔊 Versatility with speakerphone feature
...The fact that it has quick charge, the fact that it can charge your phone. It also works as a speaker phone... Watch in video
🎉 Excellent value for money
...Nonetheless, if you don't own a Bluetooth speaker or if you're an audiophile like me and you just own a bunch of them, pick this up... Watch in video
🤩 Stylish and modern aesthetics
...I like the design of this a lot. They're advertising the speaker as seriously loud... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 📉 Sound quality at maximum volume lacks clarity
...if you put that at 100%, it does sound a little bit clearer than the newer 2024 beats pill... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔋 Charging your phone with it is not impressive
...Yeah, it increased my battery, but I'm most likely just going to keep using the Max Safe charger that's on my desk or the U-Green charger... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 📞 Speakerphone feature is unnecessary for the reviewer
...I didn't really cover that because it's not like I'm really using that. And I didn't want to lie to you guys... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔈 Buttons lack tactile feel
...The buttons may not be as tactile, but you do kind of get an indent there and it makes you feel like you're actually pushing a button... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🏠 Limited use of lossless audio
...I don't have a subscription to Apple Music or the title, so I wasn't able to test lossless audio that way... Watch quote in video
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Review by HotshotTek
Sentiment: Somewhat positive
The new Beats Pill impressively balances its sleek design and innovative features like lossless audio and AirPlay support with commendable durability and battery life, though it falls short on bass performance and lacks EQ customization options. Watch review
...Surprisingly rugged, yet stylishly sleek!... Next quote
Uncovering The Secrets of Beats Pill: A Comprehensive Durability & Feature Review
16:18
2 Jul 2024
📦 Compact and portable design
...It's the same size as like a normal water bottle...these fit perfectly fine... Watch in video
🎨 Variety of color options
...It comes available in three very cool colors. You got red, black, and also like a champagne color... Watch in video
🎛ļø Easy pairing with Apple devices
...It's so easy to pair as it has like the AirPods pairability... Watch in video
📱 Versatile charging options
...I'm sure we already are aware that it could actually act as a power bank to charge your device... Watch in video
🎧 Supports Siri or Google Assistant
...And to activate Siri or Google...just double tap the power button... Watch in video
🔊 Good sound and volume
...We were able to hit 107 decibels with both of them in their pair mode. So quite impressive... Watch in video
🔋 Long battery life
...These speakers do easily achieve 24 hours battery life... Watch in video
💦 Water resistance
...That's alive and well...quite impressed... Watch in video
💪 Fairly durable construction
...To the most part, it's fairly durable actually... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 🌧ļø Vulnerable USB-C port design
...And the USBC port does not have a port back here like a cover, so sand and debris could easily get in here... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🏝ļø Questionable material durability
...I really don't find this material durable... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔕 No customizable EQ settings
...A massive drawback to these speakers is the fact that there's no EQ settings... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🎶 Bass reduction during playback
...it sounds really good but as soon as the base starts dropping it lowers the woofer effect... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🎙ļø Microphone quality outdoors is lacking
...The wind reduction I noticed is not really the greatest... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🎚ļø Limited benefit from lossless audio
...This is somewhat of a meaningless feature, as it's very unreliable... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🏖ļø Not ideal for beach use
...I personally would not recommend using this as like a beach outdoor speaker... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🚫 Unreliable instruction manual
...the instructions are kind of confusing because it doesn't really tell you this in the manual... Watch quote in video
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Review by Soldier Knows Best
Sentiment: Somewhat positive
The 2024 Beats Pill is an impressive portable speaker with excellent sound quality, durable design, and robust compatibility, though its controls could benefit from refinement and additional features for iOS users. Watch review
...This thing gets loud!... Next quote
Unleashing the Sound: A Review of the New 2024 Beats Pill Portable Speaker
6:54
2 Jul 2024
🔊 Loud volume capacity
...So yeah, this thing at 100% is super loud. I normally keep it at around like 75% or so... Watch in video
👫 Amplify and stereo modes
...So my experience with these two modes has been very positive... Watch in video
📲 Better Android app support
...But if you are using this with an Android device, there's actually a Beats app that you can download on your phone... Watch in video
📦 Compact and lightweight design
...And it does still have this pill shape, which makes it very compact for putting in your backpack or your purse to travel with... Watch in video
🌧ļø Water resistance rating
...For water resistance this is rated IP 67 so if you spill a drink on it or if you leave it out in the rain accidentally the speaker should be fine... Watch in video
🔋 Impressive battery life
...At fully charged, you will be able to get up to 24 hours of listening time, which is really good, impressive battery life for a speaker of this size... Watch in video
🔄 Reverse charging feature
...You can also use this Beats Pill to charge your phone or other devices using the same USBC port... Watch in video
📍 Find My feature for locating device
...You'll be able to locate your Beats pill on a map and then be able to hopefully find it before someone else does... Watch in video
🎶 Strong overall performance and compatibility
...The sound is there, the build quality is there, and also the compatibility with Android and iOS is there... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 🔊 Sound quality deterioration at high volume
...But once you turn the volume level up over like 85%, the sound starts to sound a little bit more muddy together... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🎛ļø Complicated controls for different modes
...there is a little bit of a learning curve when it comes to the controls... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🚫 Lack of iOS app support for changing modes
...But unfortunately, on iOS, you don't have any of these options... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔋 Confusing power-off procedure
...But my biggest problem with the controls actually deals with just figuring out how to turn the speaker off... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔌 No wall adapter included
...in the box with this Beats pill, you will find a USBC to USBC cable, no wall adapter... Watch quote in video
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Review by This is Tech Today
Sentiment: Mixed
The Beats Pill, despite its compact design and impressive bass for its size, falls short on sound quality at high volumes due to distortion and processing, yet remains a practical choice for those prioritizing portability and battery life. Watch review
...Surprisingly bass-heavy for its size.... Next quote
Beats Pill 2024 vs. Sony ULT Field 1: An Audio Engineer's In-Depth Review and Comparison
9:16
30 Jun 2024
🎵 Compact and portable design of Beats Pill
...The beats pill is noticeably smaller and smoother in form, which makes it nice to pack... Watch in video
🔊 Impressive bass on Beats Pill
...The beats pill has more bass overall, which is impressive for its size... Watch in video
🔋 Long battery life on Beats Pill
...The beats pill doubles that with up to 24 hours... Watch in video
āš” Fast charging on Sony ULT Field 1
...The Altfield 1 does have fast charging capability that provides three hours of playback from just a 10 minute charge... Watch in video
💪 Durable design of Sony ULT Field 1
...The Old Field 1 looks like it could handle a better beating and not look as rough as it gets a little scuff here or there... Watch in video
📶 Solid connectivity options
...That connection supports Bluetooth 5.3, which provides a robust connection across a vast distance... Watch in video
🔌 Beats Pill can charge other devices
...It's able to charge other devices while the Altfield 1 cannot... Watch in video
🔈 Mid-range presence on Sony ULT Field 1
...The alt-filled one has a more mid-range sound that makes vocals more present... Watch in video
šŸ¤” āš ļø Beats Pill gets rough at max volume
...The beats pill sounds the worst at max volume with tons of distortion and suffers from what many audio engineers would describe as pumping because of a built-in compressor or limiter... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🎧 Sony lacks bass without the alt button
...The Sony Alt Field one has its signature alt button that adds extra bass. You'll want to keep this button active at all times because there's honestly not a lot of bass without it turned on... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🙁 Both speakers have sound issues at high volumes
...Both speakers sound rough at max volume, with a ton of distortion and shrillness... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔊 Compression or limiting issues with Beats Pill
...If you know what and can hear with the pumping sound from compression or limiting, and it bothers you enough to be a deal breaker, do not get the beats pill... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🎵 Lack of sound quality in speakers
...Neither of these Bluetooth speakers has the sound quality that I'd prefer, ideally, that's the inherent difficulty of making speakers this small... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🎚ļø Loss of volume for better sound
...I found that both of these speakers sound best when at least four clicks down from the top, which then results in a loss of a lot of its volume as the distortion clears up and the sound is more balanced... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 📏 Limited expectations due to size
...Both obviously have some severe issues compared to what I'd prefer, but these are also small travel-sized Bluetooth speakers, so you really can't expect as much... Watch quote in video
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Review by Mark Ellis Reviews
Sentiment: Somewhat positive
The Beats Pill offers impressive design and portability with satisfying sound quality, making it a worthwhile investment for Beats enthusiasts despite its premium price tag. Watch review
...Plug and play with satisfying design.... Next quote
The Beats Pill Makes a Comeback: A Comprehensive Review of the New Portable Speaker
11:20
25 Jun 2024
🔊 Seriously loud sound quality
...The strap line for the beats pill is seriously loud and it needs to be in this very saturated market... Watch in video
🎨 Modern and attractive design
...I'm a big fan of the design as well. It's very modern beats. It's kind of in your face, but not too much... Watch in video
🔋 Impressive battery life
...The battery life, 24 hours is perfect for anyone... Watch in video
🎚ļø Physical buttons for easy control
...If you know me, you know I'm very boring about physical buttons. I think they're incredibly important on audio devices just to make them easy to use... Watch in video
🏋ļøā€ā™‚ļø Sturdy and robust build
...I've chucked this in the garden, I've used it in fairly dirty places... It hasn't picked up any scuffs, scratches, or like I say, fingerprints... Watch in video
🌧ļø Water and dust resistance
...waterproof, dustproof... it's such an easy thing to live with... Watch in video
🔌 Can be used as a power bank
...And you can use this as a power bank. So you can plug a USB cable into here, plug that into your phone... Watch in video
🏷ļø Reasonable price for a premium product
...At just under 150 quid, this is not a cheap Bluetooth speaker, but it was never going to be... you get very nice build quality... Watch in video
šŸ¤” āš”ļø Power button and Bluetooth confusion
...The only issue I've had with the beats pill is the power button...you have to hold it for about 0.8 seconds...if you do it for slightly too long, you go into Bluetooth pairing... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 📶 Lack of EQ settings
...You can't EQ that out because there's no EQ. You get what you're given basically with the beats pill... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 💰 Premium price point
...At just under 150 quid, this is not a cheap Bluetooth speaker, but it was never going to be... Watch quote in video
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11:03
25 Jun 2024
🌟 Lightweight and compact design
...What you're looking at right here is the brand new Beats Pill... and it's just... basically better in every single way... Watch in video
🎵 Impressive sound quality for its size
...The lows are pretty good. I'll talk about... a very rough sounding audio profile on that really high limit... Watch in video
🔌 Allows wired audio with USB-C
...This is capable of USB Type C audio playback, so it is going to be lossless audio... Watch in video
🔄 Multi-point connectivity
...These do have multi-point pairing. Within Apple, you have audio handoff with Apple devices, which is pretty nice... Watch in video
🎨 Great aesthetics with three colors
...I think itā€™s hard to argue with this design. It is simple yet vibrant and distinct... Watch in video
💦 IP67 water and dust resistance
...Silicone overmolding is going to help with the water resistance on here. This is IP 67 water-resistant... Watch in video
🎤 Includes a microphone for voice calls and assistance
...So, talking about the microphone, though, I think this is beneficial if you ever get a phone call on these... Watch in video
💰 Competitive pricing at $149
...I think it's a pretty competitive price for what you're actually getting here... Watch in video
šŸ¤” āŒ No 3.5mm port available
...The cons, however, it doesn't come with a three and a half millimeter port... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” āš ļø Dust concerns with USB-C port
...I am concerned about getting dust in that, if you take this to the beach, for example... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔊 Lacks premium audio codecs
...You also don't get premium codex on here. It's really not going to be geared towards high fidelity music... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🎵 Not suitable for audiophiles
...So if you're somebody who is a real audiophile, I mean, Bluetooth speakers in general are probably not your thing, but this one in particular is not going to be really geared towards that crowd... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🌟 Limited features compared to other brands
...It's not like a Sony product that packs in a ton of features, something that you may never even use, This is pretty minimal with that... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 📈 Harsh sound at high volume
...After 70 or 80%, it's very interesting because it kind of gets a little bit more harsh... Watch quote in video
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Review by AppleInsider
Sentiment: Somewhat positive
The 2024 Beats Pill impressively combines superior audio quality, increased portability, and durability with significant enhancements in battery life and features, all at a more affordable price, making it a compelling choice for Bluetooth speaker enthusiasts. Watch review
...The Pill is back and better.... Next quote
Revamped Beats Pill vs. HomePod Mini: Which Speaker Reigns Supreme in 2024?
7:54
25 Jun 2024
🔋 Longer battery life
...Battery life has doubled to 24 hours of continuous playback... Watch in video
💦 Improved durability with IP67 resistance
...It sports IP 67 water and dust resistance... Watch in video
🔌 Convenient USB-C charging
...Oh, and it finally has USBC... Watch in video
🔊 Enhanced audio quality
...A big part of the story with this speaker is the improved audio quality... Watch in video
💼 More portable design
...Beats Bill can just run on battery life, but just for fun... Watch in video
🗺ļø Find My tracking feature
...These work with Find My on Apple devices and find my devices on Google devices or Android devices... Watch in video
🎶 Ability to pair two for stereo sound
...Something else new is you can use a pair of them together for even better sound... Watch in video
📉 Lower price point
...Yet this is $50 less than it was before at $149... Watch in video
🎨 Stylish, redesigned look
...It retained its iconic capsule shape, comes in matte black, red, and champagne gold. Personally, I am a fan of that poppy red... Watch in video
šŸ¤” 📶 Lacks Wi-Fi capability
...HomePod Mini is more of a hands-free smart speaker that relies a lot on Siri commands, while the Beats Pill is more portable and runs on Bluetooth instead of Wi-Fi... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔌 HomePod Mini must be plugged in
...Of course, the HomePod Mini has to be plugged in. Beats Pill can just run on battery life... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” 🔊 Muddled sound at top volume
...HomePod Mini sounded a bit muddled when compared directly to the new pill... Watch quote in video
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4
2
- $180
JBL Charge 5
The JBL Charge 5 is highly praised for its improved sound quality, robust design, and long battery life, though it faces criticism for lacking an AUX port and having connectivity issues with the JBL app.
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Beats Pill
The Beats Pill (2024) is praised for its portability, impressive battery life, and robust design, but criticized for sound quality issues at high volumes, lack of EQ settings, and its price point considering the features offered.
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13
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4
- $130
JBL Flip 6
The JBL Flip 6 is a durable and powerful portable Bluetooth speaker with a long battery life, PartyBoost feature, and water and dust resistance.
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Beats Pill ranks #3 out of 22 in this month's ranking:
Ranked #8 out of 11
Best Portable Speaker for iPhone Users / Editor's Choice
PCMag
17 Nov 2024 (1 year ago)
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Ranked #3 out of 8
Best apple speaker
SoundGuys
28 Nov 2024 (1 year ago)
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Ranked #13 out of 14
Easiest to Pair
WIRED
21 Oct 2024 (1 year ago)
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Ranked #1 out of 16
Best overall Bluetooth speaker
Digital Trends
6 Jul 2024 (1 year ago)
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