The iconic Beats Pill wireless speaker is back with a bang. The new Beats Pill retains the classic pill-shaped design and packs a few surprises that make it worth the wait. It’s now available for order at a price of $149.99, a significant reduction from its 2015 predecessor.
The new Beats Pill is completely redesigned and reengineered compared to previous versions. It measures 21.9 cm x 7.1 cm x 7.0 cm and weighs 681 grams, making it 10% lighter than the Beats Pill+. The design is IP67-rated for water and dust resistance and is available in three colors – gold, red, and black. It also features a built-in lanyard for easy portability.
The Beats Pill offers 24 hours of battery life and features Fast Fuel support, meaning a 10-minute charge can add 2 hours of music playback. It charges with USB-C instead of Lightning and the USB-C port also lets you charge another device with the Beats Pill.
In terms of connectivity, the new Beats Pill features proprietary Beats silicon inside for cross-compatibility with iPhone and Android. It offers one-touch pairing, iCloud pairing, iPhone/Apple Watch pairing, and Find My feature for Apple users. Android users unlock many of the same benefits, including one-touch pairing, Audio Switch, and Find My Device integration.
Beats has made big claims about the sound quality of the new Beats Pill. The upgraded acoustic architecture delivers a more powerful, room-filling sound, bigger bass, and improved tonality across the audio spectrum. The completely reengineered racetrack woofer with stronger neodymium magnets helps drive 28% more motor force and displaces 90% more air volume, while its innovative structure with radial ribbing helps minimize low-end distortion. The redesigned tweeter delivers crisp highs and rich mid-range tones. The streamlined Beats Pill features a 20-degree upward tilt for better on-axis sound projection.
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