Beats Pill (2024)

Brash and brilliantly detailed sound. Warm lower midrange with firm and focused bass. Massive 24-hour (or more) battery life. One-touch pairing for Apple and Android. Can pair with a second Pill speaker. IP67 dust and water resistance. USB-C hi-res...

Some controls have a learning curve. No EQ. Treble occasionally sounds forward and thin. The hefty capsule design isn’t as versatile or rugged as some rivals.

Appropriately priced ; Impressive mids and treble ; Amplify and Stereo Modes are welcome add-ons ; Lossless audio over USB-C isn't a gimmick ; Twice the battery life of other pill speakers in this range

Low-end could have been punchier ; Not the most rugged and robust for being taken on the go

Beats Pill Goes above and beyond in almost every department. I believe the Pill is a modestly-priced speaker that offers so much more than you would expect from it. It also has seemingly no premium for being made by Apple, commonly referred to as the...

Amazing bass ; Deep lows and clear, crisp highs ; Design looks good anywhere ; Great battery life

Some connectivity issues ; Needs to be kept down low for best results ; iPhone-centric ; Doesn't support most codecs

You should buy the Beats Pill if you want a great portable Bluetooth speaker for iPhones. The bass is beautiful, and the overall sound quality is fantastic.

Premium IP67-rated design ; sound quality for its price ; Impressive battery life ; Solid companion app ; Works with iOS and Android

Some buttons packs too much functionality ; A bit heavy

If you are looking for something better than the typical muddy bass-heavy sound that is easily available at around Rs 7,000, then there are a wide variety of quality speakers from Bose, Ultimate Ears and JBL to choose from (at around Rs. 10,000-12,000)...