Beats Pill MSRP $150.00 Score Details “Take two Pills and thank me in the morning.” Pros Cons It’s been just shy of a decade since Beats launched its last new Bluetooth speaker, the Beats Pill+. And when Beats discontinued that product in 2022, it looked like the company might be done with speakers entirely. Turns out it was simply studying the competition as it planned its next move. Now that a new Beats Pill is here, it’s safe to say that the brand has done its homework.
Though looks are always subjective, I think the Pill is stylish, with fluid lines, a surprisingly demure Beats “b” logo that’s color-matched to the metal grille, plus a set of controls that are nearly invisible. The included lanyard is a nice touch. All portable speakers should at least have this as an option, but the Pill+ lacked this handy add-on.
Around the back you’ll find an unprotected USB-C port. Using the included cable, you can charge the speaker via USB-C and even play lossless audio from a computer or other compatible device — a very unusual feature on a Bluetooth speaker that’s this portable. Let’s just repeat that: The new Pill has a 24-hour battery. That’s unheard of in a speaker this size. You can track that huge capacity using the LED on the Pill itself — white means full; green means normal ; and red means less than 10% remaining . Or you can check your iPhone settings or the Beats Android app for a precise percentage.
When using an iPhone, you’ll have to memorize the button-press combos needed for these modes. And once in Stereo mode, an iPhone won’t let you swap the left/right channels. To do that, you’d need to exit Stereo mode and re-enter it using the other speaker . The fidelity of the new Pill is excellent for a speaker of this size. The Bass, while not thunderous by any means, still has plenty of resonance and oomph. The highs and upper midranges are clear and precise, and the mids — while not as detailed as you’ll get on a bigger speaker — are as good than I’ve heard on any other portable at this size and price.
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