Needed a new portable speaker for the home setup and once I saw that Beats (read: Apple) came out with the new Beats Pill, I bit the bullet and purchased one.
First things first, the unboxing experience and the design of the speaker is quintessentially Apple. Speaker has a nice heft to it and the design of the speaker is really nice, with the angled design, and the speakers facing you.
If you are in the Apple Ecosystem, this speaker was made for you as it connects to your iPhone the minute you turn it on with a very satisfying screen animation. I'm told you can easily connect with an Android product too but I didn't have one in hand to test out how easy it was.
The sound quality of this speaker is really great for its size, living up to the Beats name, filling the room with punchy bass and crystal clear sound. Rated IP67 meaning it is dust and water resistant, so you can feel confident taking it to your next beach party or when you are traveling. Battery life of this thing is stated at a whopping 24 hrs. I'll definitely be testing that claim, but if true, is completely mind blowing.
But what sets this speaker apart, and one of the main reasons why I bought it, is that it also doubles as a speakerphone!!! I can connect this badboy to my laptop, and take crystal clear Teams calls with it all day at work. And when I'm done with my calls, since it is connected to my laptop via USB-C, I can listen to lossless music on Apple Music. Mind...blown!
Run, don't walk, to buy this awesome speaker!!
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The sound on this is like having a stereo with you. Crisp, clear sound, and easy to use.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
Color: Statement RedStyle: PillPattern: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
Color: Champagne GoldStyle: PillPattern: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
I really like the new Beats Pill 2024 speaker. The sound quality is amazing with great bass and clear vocals. It's small, stylish, and easy to carry around, which is perfect for when I'm on the go.
The battery lasts a long time, even with heavy use, and connecting it to my devices with Bluetooth is super easy. The design looks good and fits well with any room or setup.
The only downside is that there isn't an app to control the speaker. It would be nice to have an app to adjust settings, check battery life, and manage connections. Even without this, the Beats Pill 2024 is a fantastic speaker that I highly recommend.
The battery lasts a long time, even with heavy use, and connecting it to my devices with Bluetooth is super easy. The design looks good and fits well with any room or setup.
The only downside is that there isn't an app to control the speaker. It would be nice to have an app to adjust settings, check battery life, and manage connections. Even without this, the Beats Pill 2024 is a fantastic speaker that I highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024
Color: Statement RedStyle: PillPattern: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
Color: Matte BlackStyle: PillPattern: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
Color: Matte BlackStyle: PillPattern: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024
Color: Champagne GoldStyle: PillPattern: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2024
Color: Champagne GoldStyle: PillPattern: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
Color: Matte BlackStyle: PillPattern: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
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YAN
Satisfaction Pill
Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2024Color: Champagne GoldStyle: PillPattern: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Pat
Excellent- Packs a punch, great addition to Apple Ecosystem
Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2024Color: Champagne GoldStyle: PillPattern: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Michael
Great sound, small form factor
Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2024Color: Champagne GoldStyle: PillPattern: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Gaby b
Awesome
Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2024Color: Statement RedStyle: PillPattern: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Gaby b
Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2024
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Ryan
Amazing sound quality in a hefty package (w/ usability issues)
Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2024Color: Matte BlackStyle: PillPattern: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Ryan
Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2024
🔊 As a Master's student looking for the perfect wireless speaker(s) for my monitor setup, I was thrilled by how good the new Beats Pill sounds. With a punchy bass and a wide sound stage even for classical/film music, I've enjoyed using them (yes, I got a pair) for music and watching Netflix. The sound quality from stereo pair is absolutely amazing.
🔋 I love that it is type C fast-charge, and that battery lasts for at least 2-days of normal use; the feature to reverse charge ur other devices is certainly nice but a bit gimmicky in my opinion considering I've never found a scenario to do so.
📲 It supports airplay and findmy, and I could control it from my Mac, Macbook, iPhone, iPad, and my Apple Watch. A nice convenience feature.
The Bad:
❌ A price tag of $199 CAD (2x HomePod mini) is just not affordable to most, especially for a pair ($398)
❌ The shape of the pill + the rather hefty weight makes it harder to grab
❌ Sometimes I'd get the spinny wheel on Airplay for the longest time without connecting to the Pill
❌ I could not connect to the app for stereo pair at all. The app never "found" my Pills.
❌ You must hold down your fingers on two Pills concurrently to enter stereo mode, not v user friendly.
❌ With power button serving many functions, I had to learn how many seconds it takes to turn on/off, enter pairing mode, etc.
❌ The soft rubber surface on top and around the Pill's back attract all kinds of micro dusts and lint.
Verdict: While the New Beats Pill delivers incredible sound quality, compatibility, and performance, it is NOT designed with user-friendly interactions in mind. The many little inconveniences will eventually add up to the point you realize it is probably not worth it for its hefty price tag.
Alternative: The Bose SoundFlex offers virtually the same features (except for Airplay compatibility), it is more affordable, has a functional in-app pairing/control experience, has an extra speaker grill in its back, and pairs to 2 devices simultaneously while supporting automatic pause/play as you switch between devices.
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