Beats Pill Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
- eBay now offers the Beats Pill portable Bluetooth speaker for $54.28 (originally $95.00).
- Free shipping within the US.
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Editor's Pick: Beats headphones used to be teased as "necklaces" because their design often overshadowed sound quality. With an emphasis on heavy bass and almost no clarity, they sounded muddy and boomy. After being acquired by Apple, things improved a bit, with releases like the Studio Buds+—a solid TWS option—and the Studio Pro over-ear headphones supporting lossless audio. Combined with great compatibility with the Apple ecosystem, their reputation has been somewhat restored.
For the Pill portable speaker series, however, having plenty of punchy, elastic bass isn't a downside—it's actually a highlight. After all, no one's playing "Ferry Cross the Mersey" or "Hotel California (Live on MTV 1994)" at a party or during outdoor workouts.
The new Pill features major acoustic upgrades. A completely redesigned racetrack woofer with a stronger neodymium magnet delivers 28% more motor force, pushing 90% more air for deeper bass with less distortion at high volumes. The tweeter is housed in its own dedicated enclosure for maximum stability, ensuring clear highs and a rich midrange.
Compared to the old Pill+, the new Pill has a streamlined design tilted upward at 20 degrees, with buttons changed from raised to recessed for a cleaner look and better sound reception. The port is now USB-C, and it can double as a power bank to charge your iPhone when needed. Battery life lasts up to 24 hours, with IP67 dust and water resistance. A detachable lanyard and soft silicone backing make it easy to carry outdoors. It's fully compatible with both iOS and Android, supporting one-tap Bluetooth pairing, automatic cross-device pairing, and "Find My" features. If your budget allows, pairing two Pill speakers lets you enjoy double the audio in "Amplify" or "Stereo" mode.
In summary, the new Pill has made serious strides in the areas where a portable Bluetooth speaker should excel, putting it back in competition with classics like the Bose SoundLink and JBL Boombox. Its solid cross-platform compatibility is a key advantage, making it a great new option for anyone looking to buy such a product soon.
