Short answer: the Beats Pill+ for better sound quality, the Doss Soundbox Pro for the lower price. The Beats Pill+ ranks #128 of 136 medium speakers at $89.07. The Doss Soundbox Pro ranks #130 at $29.99, $59.08 cheaper.
On the Beats Pill+ side: Compact cylindrical design, smaller than most water bottles. Set against that: Peaky midrange and lower treble, very little bass.
The case for the Doss Soundbox Pro: 20W output, waterproof (IPX6), excellent battery life (20 hours), extra bass button and LED lights, MicroSD card support, dual woofer drivers. The tradeoff: Barely any bass.
Buy the Beats Pill+ if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Doss Soundbox Pro if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 136 medium speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill+ | Doss Soundbox Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.07 Discontinued | $29.99 |
| Ranked | #128 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #130 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 90Hz | - |
| EQ | No | - |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 0.7 kg | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
| Dimensions | 2.5" x 8.3" x 2.7" (63.6 x 210 x 69.2 mm) | - |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | Lightning | Micro USB |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x drivers | 52mm dual woofers + passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX6 |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Battery Life | - | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Output Power | - | 20W |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Beats Pill+: $89.07 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Compact cylindrical design, smaller than most water bottles.
Cons: Peaky midrange and lower treble, very little bass. Not a good sound. Discontinued.
Full Beats Pill+ review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 90Hz |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.5" x 8.3" x 2.7" (63.6 x 210 x 69.2 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x drivers |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | Lightning |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 0.7 kg |
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Doss Soundbox Pro: $29.99 Amazon
Pros: 20W output, waterproof (IPX6), excellent battery life (20 hours), extra bass button and LED lights, MicroSD card support, dual woofer drivers
Cons: Barely any bass
Full Doss Soundbox Pro review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 52mm dual woofers + passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
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