I have always been a fan of the beats pill speaker. I had the original model for a long time, but unfortunately, it got lost in my move.
I must admit that this newer version is even higher quality than the previous. There is a lot of “boom” that comes out of this tiny little speaker. The battery lasts a while, and it is a great value for the money compared to other speakers on the market. I like the size and selection of colors they now have. I ordered it in the champagne color, and it’s neutral enough to match all my furniture, yet small enough to blend in.
Highly recommend!
Great, crisp and loud sound in a portable speaker
I LOVE this speaker! the build quality is great, and the sound is crisp, even in high volumes. The bass is powerful, too. The battery life is long when listening to music, and you can even use it as a power bank for when you want to charge your phone! The functions and connectivity with iPhone is seamless, and I’m pretty sure it’s the same for android, too. I got this on sale for 100 dollars, and I can say this was a bang for my buck.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2024
Color: Champagne GoldStyle: PillSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024
Color: Champagne GoldStyle: PillSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
Color: Statement RedStyle: PillSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
Color: Matte BlackStyle: PillSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2024
Color: Champagne GoldStyle: PillSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
Color: Matte BlackStyle: PillSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Great, crisp and loud sound in a portable speaker
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
I LOVE this speaker! the build quality is great, and the sound is crisp, even in high volumes. The bass is powerful, too. The battery life is long when listening to music, and you can even use it as a power bank for when you want to charge your phone! The functions and connectivity with iPhone is seamless, and I’m pretty sure it’s the same for android, too. I got this on sale for 100 dollars, and I can say this was a bang for my buck.Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
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Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024
Color: Statement RedStyle: PillSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024
Color: Champagne GoldStyle: PillSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
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Pat
Excellent- Packs a punch, great addition to Apple Ecosystem
Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2024Color: Champagne GoldStyle: PillSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Art
Great value!
Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2024Color: Matte BlackStyle: PillSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Amazon Customer
Great sound
Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2024Color: Matte BlackStyle: PillSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Ryan
Amazing sound quality in a hefty package (w/ usability issues)
Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2024Color: Matte BlackStyle: PillSet: 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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Michael
Great sound, small form factor
Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2024Color: Champagne GoldStyle: PillSet: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
