Short answer: both are discontinued, and they are rated the same for sound quality, though neither ranks well in its class. (#170 and #175 of 182 medium speakers). Either one is only an option used, so choose on condition and price. If you want one new, the Beats Pill 2024 replaces the Beats Pill+ and is rated 3.3/5 at $99.95. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 182 medium speakers, and the EarFun Uboom L, ranked #2 at $49.79, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.
The Beats Pill+ is the deeper-bass option. A splash resistant speaker with a power bank output for charging a phone and AAC support for Apple devices, now discontinued. Its bass reaches about 90Hz before falling 10dB, against 140Hz for the DOSS Soundbox. Watch for: Peaky midrange and lower treble, with very little bass.
The DOSS Soundbox is the lighter option. A basic splashproof speaker with microSD playback, an aux input and a microphone, now discontinued. At 1.2 lbs (558 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Beats Pill+ at 1.5 lbs (700 g). It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Beats Pill+. The catch: Barely any bass.
Buy the Beats Pill+ or the DOSS Soundbox, whichever you find used in better condition; both are discontinued. For a new speaker, buy the Beats Pill 2024, which replaces the Beats Pill+.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill+ | DOSS Soundbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.42 Discontinued | $79 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #170 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #175 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 90Hz | 140Hz |
| 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) | 6.6” x 2.9” x 2.7” (167.6 x 73.7 x 68.6 mm) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Power Input | Lightning | Micro USB |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x drivers | 2x 1.5” full range + 1x 2.6” passive radiator |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 4.0 |
| Amplifier Power | - | 12W |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Beats Pill+: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- DOSS Soundbox: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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