The New Beats Pill (2024)

This is the newest Beats Pill bluetooth speaker. I have been testing it for about a week now and I found some pros and cons you should know before buying.

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Additional video notes:
$50 cheaper than the Beats Pill+ from 2015 which was $199. This is $149
Yet it has double the battery life, finally an IP rating for durability, dual native ecosystem support, USB-C audio, a lanyard, and it weighs less. It’s better in every single way.

DESIGN
10% lighter than the old one
Includes a lanyard for carrying or hanging
Three very stylish colors - red, black, and champagne gold
Metal grill
Silicone overmolding on the back for a nice grip
No flap necessary for the USB port. Hopefully nothing gets in there

I think it’s hard to argue with this design. It is simple yet vibrant and distinct. I think it’s going to be very popular

Easily switch to stereo mode with two pills

MICROPHONE TEST
This mic is great for voice assistant use while cooking hands free or for phone calls

Noise learning algorithm should suppress noise and focus on voice - let’s test it


Use Beats Pill to charge other devices

BUTTONS - double press power for voice assistant
1/2/3x play button for playback controls
Volume
Press and hold power to pair

Press and hold middle buttons to pair on dual mono mode - what they call Amplify mode
Middle one one & + on other = stereo mode

APP

VOLUME TEST & COMPARISON

Dual native - iOS and Android:
Both have fast pairing and findmy/findmydevice
Multipoint pairing!
Audio handoff with Apple devices
Automatic updates with iOS - not sure about Android but this also isn’t something I expect to see any significant updates for

24 hour battery life
10 min charge = 2 hours of listening

IP67 water and dust resistant
Bluetooth 5.3 for a more stable connection with better range

SOUND
New woofer for deeper bass than before
single racetrack with neodymium woofer
Capable of 90% more displacement than the old Pill+
Capable of USB-C lossless audio (while simultaneously charging the Pill)
It also includes a USB-C cable in the box

This is a party speaker, not a hifi home studio speaker. Don't expect superior instrument separation

Warm and bassy up to 80% volume

Fun for pickup bball, a boat day, a backyard party, or basically anything else

Best at about 30 - 70% volume
Gets a bit harsh over that and the lows can't keep up

Pretty ok soundstage with two, but without spatial audio, you don't get that with just one speaker

VOLUME TEST

PROS -
Lightweight and compact design, yet loud enough
Wired audio
Multipoint
Great aesthetics and three nice colors
IP67 rating
Includes a microphone
Good price

CONS -
No 3.5mm port
No premium CODECs

[delta_cosmic]

they actually updated the beats pill...

[engineno]

I'm sure they'll make a blue pill. You know where I'm going with this lol

[Peterstarzynskitech]

Yes! Apple acknowlaged the beats pill. Its been a while since we have seen a beats pill.

[samanthaleisher]

It’s definitely louder than the beats pill +. I’m amazed so far. I loved my beats pill + but the battery is fried. I’m so glad they came out with an even better one. Can’t wait to use it for pool days.

[luispedrosagastumegarcia]

Nice video mate !
The fact that they have made the pairing option kinda messy and are promoting it at the same time doesn't make sense to me, their main competitors have applications to make everything way easier, for the price JBL Charge 5 does a better job for sure.

[toddcastaldi]

You didn’t mention the reverse charging feature! This thing can also act as a battery pack for your phone with that 24 hour battery onboard.

[Gwarzonicus]

For anyone wondering USB-C audio works on PC too. it basically shows up as an external speaker

[Burnell_jr]

listening on my new Beats Pill on my MacBook. Just picked it up less than an hr ago in black.

[XP]

Updates are usually done in the beats app on Android

[justinp]

I still have mine since 2015 still works great

[healthywealthymillionaire]

Mac o Brien Can it play YouTube on a iPhone 📱 or no ?

[jeysmoothies]

1:59 it’s ip67 rated it’s dust, sand and water resistant

[aydenu]

I wonder if this sells well for them and their collaboration versions do well, that they’ll try to have a “Pill Pro” that gives more features like an individual speaker being stereo, longer battery life, and maybe built in airplay and chromecast

[danielpineda]

Is it the same size?? Will the wrap for the plus fit the 2024 version

[evrmln]

Never been a real fan of the brand's design, but this is quite okay for a beats product.

[DistantGlowingStar]

what's the RMS on this ? Amazon says 100W .. lol . My paired Era 300 don't have that capability..

[WatchSparkkTV]

How is the sound vs the Soundcore Motion X600? Just curious if it's louder or better in any way since it is Apple made.

[heelbeavans]

I have and love the new beats bill black

[IFunMaker]

If you guys want a speak that is as big as the pill go for Jbl charge 5 cheaper and better

[jeysmoothies]

I’m looking to pick it up at an  store but it seems like it’s. It available for pickup