Beats by Dr. Dre Pill

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2139 reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and size. The usability and price also get good views, but opinions are divided on the reliability.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the reliability and usability are generally positive. The design and size also get good views. Some have doubts about the price.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1668 user reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and size. The usability and price are also appreciated, but opinions are divided on the reliability.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Beats by Dr. Dre Pill

alaTest has collected and analyzed 67 user reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviews about the size and price are generally positive. The usability and design also get good views, whereas there are some mixed views about the reliability.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Simon Cohen (digitaltrends.com)

Beats Pill (2024) speaker review: the best portable for under $200

The Beats Pill is back and better than ever, with a much lower price, much bigger battery, and sound quality that — ahem — beats the best.

Sleek design Excellent battery life Can charge other devices USB-C audio Fully dust/waterproof Works great as a speakerphone

No analog-in iOS needs more controls No EQ settings

“Take two Pills and thank me in the morning.”

Jun, 2024

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Expert review by : Chris Welch (theverge.com)

Beats Pill review: much easier to swallow this time

Beats has been out of the speaker game for a long time. Its last speaker, the Pill Plus, was discontinued in 2022 after being introduced years earlier. Since then, Beats' parent company, Apple , has focused on home speakers like the HomePod and HomePod...

Native features on both Android and iOS ; Supports wired USB-C audio ; Works as a speakerphone ; Durable and comes with carrying lanyard

Mono audio is sometimes hit or miss ; Pushing the volume can reveal its limits

There’s really not much to dislike about the remastered Beats Pill if you can get past its mono output — and I think many people will have no trouble doing so. It works well and can withstand any outdoor adventures you bring it along for. The battery...

Jun, 2024

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Beats Pill (2024) Review

Bright sound with rich bass ; Attractive design ; Dustproof and waterproof ; Flexible USB-C port ; Apple and Google Find My support ; Seamless iOS compatibility

No adjustable EQ

The durable, feature-rich, and stylish Beats Pill speaker delivers impressive bass for its size and costs much less than the original.

Jun, 2024

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Beats Pill review: A mini Bluetooth speaker with some pop

While it costs slightly more, the $199 Beats Pill outperforms the Jawbone Jambox and has a couple of intriguing extra features.

The ; is a portable Bluetooth speaker with striking design, good sound and volume for its size, decent battery life, and speakerphone capabilities. It has tap-to-pair capabilities for NFC-enabled smartphones phones, Apt-X technology, and line inputs...

The Pill is somewhat pricey, and Apple iOS 6 users may encounter an unacceptable amount of Bluetooth hiccuping. The speaker doesn't acquit itself terribly well with big bass tracks from artists like Dr. Dre.

The Beats Pill outperforms the Jawbone Jambox and has a couple of intriguing extra features, but the speaker is overpriced at $199.

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Bryan Gardiner (wired.com)

Review: Beats Pill

This portable, 12-watt Bluetooth unit gets surprisingly loud. Unfortunately, while volume was never an issue, bass response was.

Extremely well built. Easy smartphone pairing via NFC. Battery lasted six hours. Comes with an attractive, form-fitting carrying case

Close to zero bass. Frequent dropouts, even when line of sight was maintained. Upper frequencies are harsh — and so is the price

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Beats By Dre Pill

The Beats By Dre Pill is a sleek, portable Bluetooth speaker that can't handle the bass it tries to output.

Sleek design. Works well as a speakerphone.

Distorts heavily at high volumes.

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Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Beats Pill review

In recent months I've reviewed several compact, portable Bluetooth speakers and the list of Jawbone Jambox competitors just keeps growing. One of the higher-profile entries in the field is the $199 Beats by Dr. Dre Pill, which, needless to say, looks...

The Beats by Dr. Dre Pill is a portable Bluetooth speaker with striking design, good sound and volume for its size, decent battery life, and speakerphone capabilities. It has tap-to-pair capabilities for NFC-enabled smartphones phones, Apt-X...

The Beats Pill outperforms the Jawbone Jambox and has a couple of intriguing extra features, but the speaker is overpriced at $199.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Helena Stone (geekspin.co)

Beats Pill review: The Iconic Speaker Returns with a Bang

Beats Pill returns in 2024 with improved sound, 24-hour battery, and a sleek redesign. Discover how this iconic portable speaker has evolved. Beats Pill (2024) reviewBottom LineThe new Beats Pill is a strong contender in the portable speaker market,...

Powerful, balanced audio ; Beautiful design and color choices ; 24-hour battery life ; 2 hours of playback from just a 10-minute charge ; IP67 water resistance ; Both Android and iOS friendly ; Stereo mode offers immersive audio experience

A tad pricey

Jul, 2024

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Beats Pill review: This musical multivitamin will cure your audio ailments

The Beats Pill is a musical multivitamin whose ingredients meet multiple needs, including giving you all-day energy to keep the party rockin'! Beats Pill is back!

Jun, 2024

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Expert review by : Malcolm Owen (appleinsider.com)

Beats Pill review: Premium, but worth the money

In an utterly unsurprising announcement on Tuesday, the Beats Pill is back 12 years after the original release in an upgraded revival that is a warning shot to the rest of the Bluetooth speaker industry.

Jun, 2024

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