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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£150
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • Audio output power: 12.00 W
  • Battery life: 24 hours
  • IP rating: IP67
  • Bluetooth version: 5.3
  • Weight: 680 g

Beats By Dre Pill review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

7.1

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

5.7

Audio

20.0%

7.8

Battery

18.0%

9.1

Durability

16.0%

7.1

Connectivity

8.0%

6.2

Controls

3.0%

9.2

Design

3.0%

5.7

Smart features

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 9.8
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    9.7

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.5

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 6.4
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    10

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.5

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 4.5
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    2.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.5

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £150

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Beats Pill is a highly portable Bluetooth 5.3 speaker designed with an angled 20-degree upward tilt to project its mono sound directly toward listeners. It features a robust IP67 dust and water resistance rating, a weight of 680 grams, and an outstanding battery life of up to 24 hours with Fast Fuel charging that delivers 2 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge. Its reengineered racetrack woofer provides 28% more motor force and displaces 90% more air volume for a punchier, low-distortion bass, while a dedicated tweeter ensures crisp mid-tones and high-frequency clarity. Main advantages include seamless one-touch pairing for both iOS and Android ecosystems, Find My device tracking, USB-C power bank capabilities to reverse-charge external electronics, and support for high-resolution lossless audio playback via a wired USB-C connection. On the downside, the speaker lacks a standard 3.5mm auxiliary audio input, does not feature a companion app with customizable EQ adjustment sliders, fails to deliver native stereo playback unless explicitly paired with a second unit, and is relatively heavy compared to some similarly sized competitors.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Beats By Dre Pill

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

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Audio

20.0%

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Battery

18.0%

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Durability

16.0%

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Connectivity

8.0%

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Controls

3.0%

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Design

3.0%

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Smart features

7.1
Beats By Dre Pill has a technical score of 7.13 points, which is higher than 68.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
1.0
Beats By Dre Pill has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

7.9
Beats By Dre Pill has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 60.4% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

12.00 W
Beats By Dre Pill has an audio output power of 12.00 W which is lower than that of 62.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 12.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

25.00 mm
Beats By Dre Pill has a driver unit size of 25.00 mm which is smaller than that of 98.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 25.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

4
Beats By Dre Pill has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 4.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

3.00 dB
Beats By Dre Pill has a frequency response tolerance of 3.00 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
Frequency-response tolerance: ±3.00 dB.
Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Beats By Dre Pill supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

5.3
Beats By Dre Pill supports Bluetooth version 5.3 which is newer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.6% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 5.3.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

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Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Beats By Dre Pill supports Bluetooth LE Audio. 97.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports Bluetooth LE Audio.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

24 hours
Beats By Dre Pill has a battery life of 24 hours which is longer than that of 88.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

850 mAh
Beats By Dre Pill has a battery capacity of 850 mAh which is smaller than that of 90.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

2 hours
Beats By Dre Pill has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

45 W
Beats By Dre Pill has a maximum charging input power of 45 W which is higher than that of 94.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.8% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Beats By Dre Pill has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IP67
Beats By Dre Pill has an IP rating of IP67 which provides better ingress protection than 80% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 19.1% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Beats By Dre Pill is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Beats By Dre Pill is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

1 m
Beats By Dre Pill has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Beats By Dre Pill does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Beats By Dre Pill does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Beats By Dre Pill supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

680 g
Beats By Dre Pill weighs 680 g which is lighter than that of 54% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

7 cm
Beats By Dre Pill has a height of 7 cm which is shorter than that of 80.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

19.05 cm
Beats By Dre Pill has a width of 19.05 cm which is wider than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

7.1 cm
Beats By Dre Pill has a depth of 7.1 cm which is shallower than that of 62.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

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Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Beats By Dre Pill supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

OTA; App
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Beats By Dre Pill supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Beats By Dre Pill does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Beats By Dre Pill vs the average portable speaker

  • Better ingress protection
    Beats By Dre Pill has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
    What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
    When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: IP67+

    Beats By Dre Pill has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).IP67 vs IPX5
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    Beats By Dre Pill has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    Beats By Dre Pill has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).24 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Beats By Dre Pill has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 1 m

    Beats By Dre Pill has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).1 m vs 0 m
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Beats By Dre Pill has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 4.
    What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
    When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Beats By Dre Pill has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).4 vs 2
  • 35 W higher charging input power
    Beats By Dre Pill has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (45 W vs 10 W).
    What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
    When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Beats By Dre Pill has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (45 W vs 10 W).45 W vs 10 W
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    Beats By Dre Pill has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
    When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <= 4 h

    Beats By Dre Pill has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    Beats By Dre Pill supports Bluetooth LE Audio, while the average portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio.
    Supports Bluetooth LE Audio.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
    When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Beats By Dre Pill supports Bluetooth LE Audio, while the average portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Has a power bank function
    Beats By Dre Pill has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can send power to charge another device.
    When it matters: When the speaker should also charge a phone or another device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Beats By Dre Pill has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Beats By Dre Pill has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
  • 42 ms lower audio latency
    Beats By Dre Pill has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (43 ms vs 85 ms).
  • Supports Bluetooth LE Audio
    Beats By Dre Pill supports Bluetooth LE Audio, while the average portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Beats By Dre Pill supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Beats By Dre Pill has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    Beats By Dre Pill has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5.0).
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    Beats By Dre Pill supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    Beats By Dre Pill has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 35 W higher charging input power
    Beats By Dre Pill has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (45 W vs 10 W).
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    Beats By Dre Pill has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
  • Has a power bank function
    Beats By Dre Pill has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Better ingress protection
    Beats By Dre Pill has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP67 vs IPX5).
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Beats By Dre Pill has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
  • Supports fast pairing
    Beats By Dre Pill supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports party mode
    Beats By Dre Pill supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Has a programmable button
    Beats By Dre Pill has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
  • Includes a travel bag
    Beats By Dre Pill includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 5.4 cm shorter
    Beats By Dre Pill is shorter than the average portable speaker (7 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • Supports voice assistants
    Beats By Dre Pill supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Beats By Dre Pill supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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Design
Smart features
  • 25 mm smaller main driver
    Beats By Dre Pill has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (25 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 25.00 mm.
  • 6 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    Beats By Dre Pill has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (86 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 86.00 dB.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Beats By Dre Pill does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 400 Hz lower maximum frequency
    Beats By Dre Pill has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (19,600 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 19600 Hz.
  • 10 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    Beats By Dre Pill has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (70 dB vs 80 dB).
    Signal-to-noise ratio: 70.00 dB.
  • 8 W less audio output power
    Beats By Dre Pill has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (12 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 12.00 W.
  • 1,750 mAh less battery capacity
    Beats By Dre Pill has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (850 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Beats By Dre Pill does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • Does not support auto power-off
    Beats By Dre Pill does not support auto power-off, while the average portable speaker supports auto power-off.
    No automatic inactivity-based power-off.
  • 7 older
    Beats By Dre Pill was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2012.
  • 1,750 mAh less battery capacity
    Beats By Dre Pill has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (850 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    Beats By Dre Pill has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (850 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).850 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 25 mm smaller main driver
    Beats By Dre Pill has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (25 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 25.00 mm.
    What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
    When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 50 mm

    Beats By Dre Pill has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (25 mm vs 50.00 mm).25.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 6 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    Beats By Dre Pill has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (86 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 86.00 dB.
    What it is: The maximum acoustic loudness the speaker can produce.
    When it matters: When the speaker must play loudly in a large or outdoor space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 90 dB SPL

    Beats By Dre Pill has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (86 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).86.00 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Beats By Dre Pill does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
    What it is: Shows whether passive radiators are used to reinforce bass output.
    When it matters: When enhanced bass response from a compact enclosure matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Beats By Dre Pill does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 400 Hz lower maximum frequency
    Beats By Dre Pill has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (19,600 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 19600 Hz.
    What it is: The highest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When upper-treble extension and high-frequency detail matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 20000 Hz

    Beats By Dre Pill has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (19,600 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).19600 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 10 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    Beats By Dre Pill has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (70 dB vs 80 dB).
    Signal-to-noise ratio: 70.00 dB.
    What it is: The ratio between the wanted audio signal and background noise.
    When it matters: When cleaner audio with less background noise matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 80 dB

    Beats By Dre Pill has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (70 dB vs 80 dB).70.00 dB vs 80 dB
  • 8 W less audio output power
    Beats By Dre Pill has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (12 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 12.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Beats By Dre Pill has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (12 W vs 20.00 W).12.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Beats By Dre Pill does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
    What it is: Indicates whether spoken status messages are used for user feedback.
    When it matters: When spoken feedback for pairing, battery, or operating status is useful.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Beats By Dre Pill does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
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What customers like about Beats By Dre Pill?

  • Excellent battery life offering up to 24 hours of playback
  • Strong, punchy bass performance with clear vocals and minimal distortion at high volumes
  • IP67 dust and water resistance rating, making it highly durable for outdoor use
  • Seamless one-touch pairing and 'Find My' integration with both Apple and Android ecosystems
  • Supports high-resolution lossless audio playback via USB-C cable connection
  • Convenient reverse charging capability to use the speaker as a power bank for phones
  • Redesigned premium build with a built-in lanyard and a 20-degree upward speaker tilt for better sound direction

What customers dislike about Beats By Dre Pill?

  • No adjustable EQ settings or presets available in the companion app to customize the sound profile
  • Lacks an auxiliary (3.5mm) input port for analog wired connections
  • Does not support Bluetooth multipoint pairing for connecting multiple source devices simultaneously
  • Multi-functional power button design can lead to accidental pairing activations
  • Slightly heavier and bulkier than some direct competitors in its class
  • Cannot playback native stereo content from a single unit without downmixing it to mono

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whathifi.com
22/07/2024
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techradar.com
28/07/2024
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Beats Pill review: a Bluetooth speaker with style, great sound ...
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expertreviews.co.uk
29/07/2024
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I’ve tested the new Beats Pill and think it’s a great way to soundtrack ...
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t3.com
09/08/2024
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Beats Pill (2024) review: small speaker, big attitude - T3
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uk.pcmag.com
25/06/2024
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Beats Pill (2024) - Review 2024 - PCMag UK
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wired.com
25/07/2024
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Beats Pill (2024) Review: A Fortified Contender - WIRED
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cnet.com
25/06/2024
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Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker Review: Back From the Dead and Improved in a Few Key Ways
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theverge.com
25/06/2024
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Beats Pill review: much easier to swallow this time - The Verge
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soundguys.com
23/05/2025
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pcmag.com
25/06/2024
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au.pcmag.com
26/06/2024
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Beats Pill (2024) - Review 2024
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cravingtech.com
31/07/2024
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Beats Pill 2024 Review - The Iconic Speaker is Back!
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rtings.com
15/08/2024
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Beats Pill Speaker Review
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pickr.com.au
06/09/2024
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Beats Pill review – Pickr
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macworld.com
11/07/2024
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Beats Pill review: A really good speaker that's a firmware update away from greatness
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digitalreviews.net
25/07/2024
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Beats Pill - Not hard to swallow
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mashable.com
30/07/2025
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Review: My Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker still rocks one year later WIRED
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hifi.de
06/08/2024
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Beats Pill review: A successful comeback? - HIFI.DE
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stereo.de
07/08/2024
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Beats Pill Review: New Edition of the Bluetooth Speaker
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welt.de
09/08/2024
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Apple: Beats Pill Review – How Good Is the New Bluetooth Speaker?
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zeit.de
10/08/2024
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Beats Pill: This speaker will cause a fight with the neighbors
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kopfhoerer.de
16/09/2024
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Beats Pill Review: Robust Sound for on the Go
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chip.de
20/12/2024
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stern.de
06/08/2024
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Beats Pill 2024 review: Return with a bang
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computerbild.de
06/08/2024
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heise.de
24/04/2025
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spiegel.de
22/06/2025
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Apple Beats Pill, Shift Shiftsound SP! and Sony ULT Field 5: Portable Speakers Review
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lesnumeriques.com
03/08/2024
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Beats Pill (2024) review: A durable portable speaker packed with energy
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frandroid.com
24/12/2024
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Beats Pill (2024) review: 24-hour battery life and surgical sound precision
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lesnumeriques.com
04/07/2013
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Beats by Dr. Dre Pill Portable Speaker Review - Les Numériques
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journaldugeek.com
30/07/2024
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Beats Pill Review: The Legendary Beats Speaker Rises Brilliantly From the Ashes
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01net.com
30/07/2024
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Beats Pill Review: A small speaker packed with powerful sound
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01net.com
11/12/2012
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hablandodemanzanas.com
05/09/2024
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spider-mac.com
23/07/2014
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global.techradar.com
29/07/2026
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iculture.nl
18/07/2026
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