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Beats by Dr. Dre Pill+ / Pill Plus

Beats by Dr. Dre Pill+ / Pill Plus

465 reviews

Dec, 2024

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bass quality (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 465 reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill+ / Pill Plus. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the bass quality and design. The sound and size also get good views. Some have doubts about the treble quality and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Beats by Dr. Dre Pill+ / Pill Plus is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Beats by Dr. Dre Pill+ / Pill Plus

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill+ / Pill Plus from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Beats by Dr. Dre Pill+ / Pill Plus

alaTest has collected and analyzed 75 user reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill+ / Pill Plus from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the reliability and design. The price and size are also appreciated.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Beats Pill+

The portable Beats Pill+ speaker delivers strong Bluetooth audio for its size, USB charging, and speakerphone functionality, but it's priced a bit high compared with the competition.

Rich, distortion-free audio with well-defined highs. USB port for charging mobile devices. Functions as a speakerphone.

Drivers not angled for best sound quality. Lacks truly deep bass response. High price.

Conclusions If there's a real gripe here, it's that the Pill+ sounds markedly different depending on its angle to your ears—an issue that could have been fixed by angling the drivers upward or building in a kickstand that allows you to tilt the speaker...

Jul, 2016

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Review: Beats Pill+

Now owned by Apple, Beats has revamped its small Bluetooth speaker. The new portable Pill+ has a sharper design and better sound.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Rob Boffard (The Master Switch)

REVIEW: BEATS PILL+

Beats by Dre have yet to make a pair of headphones that impress us. But how do they fare when they get a chance to boost the power, and try their hand at an actual speaker? We spent some time with the Beats Pill+ portable bluetooth speaker to find out....

The Beats Pill+ is surprisingly well-designed and -built. The speaker manages to deliver a wide soundstage, thanks to its revamped drivers. The Pill+ gets hella loud, which is great if you're in a noisy environment.

The bass is middling, and gets thinner at higher volumes. It's hard to tell how water- and dust-proof the Pill+ is, thanks to a lack of specs. Ultimately, other Bluetooth speakers beat the Pill+ in just about every area - sound quality, price, you name...

One thing that neither the JBL, the UE, nor the Beats speakers do is present detailed sound. They are heavy on the color, and on the excitement. If you want something a little bit more restrained and elegant, but still want to be able to take your...

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Max Mutter Steven Tata change comparison (techgearlab.com)

Beats Pill+ Review

The Beats Pill+ was a solid all-around performer in our testing, but couldn't quite match the sound quality of the Bose models we tested. Still, the Pill+...

The is a great choice if you're looking for a portable speaker that can produce high-quality audio. However, the fills that niche a bit better.

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Helena Stone (chipchick.com)

Beats Pill+ Review (2015) – Beats Just Blew Away The Competition

Beats' latest Pill is their best yet. The new Beats Pill+ is the company's first speaker since Apple brought Beats into the family, and it's clear that the fruits of this partnership have been juiced up and poured into the Pill+. The design of the 8.5″...

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Beats Pill+

The Beats Pill+ is a small wireless speaker. However, it's totally different to the Pill and Pill 2.0 that came before.

Smart splashproof design ; Goes pretty loud ; Best-sounding small Pill yet

Harsh and coarse at higher volumes ; Bass power drops a bit at low volumes ; Fairly expensive ; No apt-X or NFC

It’s much better than the first two small-scale Pill speakers, but it’s not quite good enough to get close to matching the best on sound.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Lewis Leong (techradar.com)

Beats Pill+ review

The Pill+ is a product you'll want to love, but probably won't

Great build quality ; Gets loud ; Charges your phone

Uncontrolled bass ; Piercing highs ; Distortion at high volumes

The Beats Pill+ far improves upon the original, but this iteration's mediocre sound and steep price mean that there are still some improvements that need to be made.

Aug, 2016

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Beats Pill+ review

Beats' first wireless speaker under the Apple umbrella isn't quite what the doctor ordered...

Big, clear sound ; Can pair speakers ; Good integration for Apple users ; USB phone charging ; Good weight

Price ; Struggles at high volume ; Rivals are more expressive and dynamic

With sound still not up to scratch, the latest Pill leaves us prescribing better and more affordable rivals

Jan, 2016

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Beats Pill+ review: A pricey pill to swallow

Portable Bluetooth speakers are available in abundance right now. Whether ones made by companies you've heard of, or ones that you haven't, the price and ability of such speakers hugely varies. With Beats now owned by Apple adding a sense of extra...

Best looking Pill design to date, reasonable battery life, loud output, pair two for stereo/amplified output

Sound limitations, limited bass, no NFC, some Bluetooth connectivity issues, pops/clicks/drop-outs, competition offer more for less money

The Beats Pill+ is the best looking pill-shaped portable from the now-Apple-owned company. But that's not enough to make it stand head and shoulders above its competition, particularly given the overall sound quality and a scatty Bluetooth connection....

Feb, 2016

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