# Beats Pill (2024)

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/beats-pill-2024
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/portable-bluetooth-speakers
- Placement: #10 of 21 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers, C tier
- Brand: Beats
- LP on this board: 475
- Last researched: 2026-08-18T08:14:30.236Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

Honestly not terrible, and Apple's retail returns are painless, so it tops the traps. But it is outclassed in sound-per-dollar and repairability at its price. Buy the JBL Flip 7.

## For

- A fine gift
- Apple's retail returns are painless

## Against

- Sound is merely fine - thin at high volume against a JBL Charge 6 at the same money
- One-year Apple-standard warranty with no repair pathway
- No dust rating claim beyond basic water resistance
- Accessory ecosystem exists mostly to sell lanyards

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 1 of 6 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 58 cited sources across 48 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| App Store | apps.apple.com | D | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beats-pill/id1005829608?see-all=reviews | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Will Anthony | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/battlefield6communitybf6fansandplayers/posts/860887676843919/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadget Review | C. da Costa | A | https://www.gadgetreview.com/beats-pill-speaker-review-2 | fetched and confirmed |
| CNET | Giselle Castro-Sloboda, Oliver Haslam | B | https://www.cnet.com/deals/beats-pill-deal-26-08-11/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Phonearena | phonearena.com | B | https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-2024-beats-pill-speaker-woot-deal-new-record-low-price_id175028 | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | MaryJo Rizzitello | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/2992772857434404/posts/25966902716261426/ | fetched and confirmed |
| HomeTechnologyReview | hometheaterreview.com | B | https://hometheaterreview.com/vs/beats-pill-kim-kardashian-edition-wireless-speaker-vs-turtlebox-ranger-portable-bluetooth-speaker-comparison/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Versus | Philippe Rohfritsch | B | https://versus.com/en/beats-pill-vs-sony-ult-field-1 | fetched and confirmed |
| Lifehacker | Daniel Oropeza | B | https://lifehacker.com/tech/beats-pill-portable-speaker-sale-may-2026 | fetched and confirmed |
| Kotaku | Kotaku Deals | B | https://kotaku.com/beats-pill-selling-for-pennies-amazon-liquidates-the-iconic-bluetooth-speaker-2000639295 | fetched and confirmed |
| Cult of Mac | David Snow | C | https://www.cultofmac.com/deals/beats-pill-deal | fetched and confirmed |
| Good Housekeeping | Simon Cocks | B | https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/product-reviews/tech/g25053633/best-bluetooth-speakers/ | fetched and confirmed |
| SoundGuys | Matt Horne | B | https://www.soundguys.com/beats-pill-deal-161344/ | fetched and confirmed |
| WIRED | Brad Bourque | B | https://www.wired.com/story/beats-pill-deal-1125/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Vishnu's Pages | Vishnu Haridas | B | https://iamvishnu.com/posts/beats-pill | fetched and confirmed |
| Alan Ross - The Anti Shill! | Alan Ross - The Anti Shill! | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBhZeIuBQl8 | fetched and confirmed |
| YO MINUS | YO MINUS | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRpspw70nao | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Eva | Tech Eva | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeBY7KvS9Zg | fetched and confirmed |
| HomeTechnologyReview | hometheaterreview.com | C | https://hometheaterreview.com/vs/monster-s320-superstar-portable-bluetooth-speaker-vs-beats-pill-portable-bluetooth-speaker-comparison/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tiktok | tiktok.com | B | https://www.tiktok.com/@thicwhip/photo/7659542287122304270?image_index=4&lang=sv-SE | fetched and confirmed |
| What Hi-Fi? | whathifi.com | B | https://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/hi-fi/best-budget-bluetooth-speakers | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | Tim Gideon | B | https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-outdoor-speakers | fetched and confirmed |
| App Store | Apple | F | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beats-pill/id1005829608 | fetched and confirmed |
| r/beatsbydre | u/Silver_Fault_3051 | D | https://www.reddit.com/r/beatsbydre/comments/1qtbmgb/beats_pill_2024_usbc_audio_is_a_nightmare_on/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Hub Wilts UK | Tech Hub Wilts UK | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvGI-aXqSTY | fetched and confirmed |
| GYMCADDY | GYMCADDY | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfT_2-zYdu8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Mike O'Brien | Mike O'Brien | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eAMIXnkGLY | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom’s Guide | Tom’s Guide | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPcxSPx-hho | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Trends | Digital Trends | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHMx7-ZjjJI | fetched and confirmed |
| Cameron Dougherty Tech | Cameron Dougherty Tech | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt_fAppMbmI | fetched and confirmed |
| Zain Mirza | Zain Mirza | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7os8CAj3cg | fetched and confirmed |
| Alex Kidman | Alex Kidman | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrcMdqX-ng4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Alan Ross - The Anti Shill! | Alan Ross - The Anti Shill! | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWYlwHkgiBM | fetched and confirmed |
| I am vinnez | I am vinnez | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tbihokMkY4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Andy Thrasher | Andy Thrasher | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7DyH2x0P84 | fetched and confirmed |
| HYLR | HYLR | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQPMPEhaZEQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Brandon Taylor | Brandon Taylor | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x787juAKdPk | fetched and confirmed |
| Ryan Peterson | Ryan Peterson | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIsfNCRoaZk | fetched and confirmed |
| OASTHAR | OASTHAR | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLX24RZMRP4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Flossy Carter | Flossy Carter | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eYBxkR2Q4Q | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRevs | TechRevs | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxhbNPUiIZo | fetched and confirmed |
| New Stuff TV 2 | New Stuff TV 2 | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTbgQ6fSFDM | fetched and confirmed |
| GadgetsFind | GadgetsFind | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ydQBdKPiSc | fetched and confirmed |
| Critical Reviews | Critical Reviews | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=papPh7A3uOk | fetched and confirmed |
| GYMCADDY | GYMCADDY | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMCjzEtNO3I | fetched and confirmed |
| Discovery and Review | Discovery and Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afL_7seZkKk | fetched and confirmed |
| GYMCADDY | GYMCADDY | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HInB-WnywKQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Legendary Tech | Legendary Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKuzO61SuXY | fetched and confirmed |
| Critical Reviews | Critical Reviews | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_ym_hwAKLg | fetched and confirmed |
| I am vinnez | I am vinnez | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5AnjGubI4o | fetched and confirmed |
| Sharp Gear Reviews | Sharp Gear Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IiXmhoaUSg | fetched and confirmed |
| Pro Product Comparison | Pro Product Comparison | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSL7VDI-RHY | fetched and confirmed |
| Pro Product Comparison | Pro Product Comparison | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLtWTSF6Q3o | fetched and confirmed |
| Beats by Dre | Rugerman205 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA-8y_iMNTw#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| New Stuff TV 2 | RockinDaMike | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTbgQ6fSFDM#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Jin Thao | Brayplays-y5p | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG17fSta--g#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Techmint | Techmint | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luMW2wX3s9U | fetched and confirmed |
| Mashable | Bethany Allard | C | https://mashable.com/roundup/best-bluetooth-speakers-2026 | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | JBL Go 5 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/jbl-go-5 |
| 6 | JBL Boombox 4 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/jbl-boombox-4 |
| 7 | Tribit StormBox Micro 3 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-3 |
| 8 | Bose SoundLink Max | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/bose-soundlink-max |
| 9 | Sony ULT Field 3 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-ult-field-3 |
| 11 | Anker Soundcore Boom 2 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/soundcore-boom-2 |
| 12 | Anker Soundcore Motion 300 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/anker-soundcore-motion-300 |
| 13 | Tribit StormBox Micro 2 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/tribit-stormbox-micro-2 |
| 14 | Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/ultimate-ears-epicboom |
| 15 | Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/harman-kardon-go-play-3 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/portable-bluetooth-speakers.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

## How to read this

- Each category is researched in four independent runs, one per lens (expert consensus, value, reliability, community pulse). Every run ranks a board of candidates that deliberately includes products buyers cross-shop but should avoid. Placements score on a ranked ladder (LP), and tiers are derived from LP, so no tier is ever assigned by hand.
- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
- Link status reports what our pre-publication link check found when it fetched the cited URL. It says nothing about the quality of the review.
- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

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