Short answer: the Beats Pill+ for better sound quality, the Doss Soundbox for the lower price. The Beats Pill+ ranks #127 of 135 medium speakers at $89.07. The Doss Soundbox ranks #130 at $79, $10.07 cheaper.
What the Beats Pill+ offers: Compact cylindrical design, smaller than most water bottles. Watch for: Peaky midrange and lower treble, very little bass.
What the Doss Soundbox offers: IPX4 splashproof, 12-hour battery life, MicroSD card support, dual full-range drivers, built-in microphone, Bluetooth 4.0, AUX input Watch for: Barely any bass.
Buy the Beats Pill+ if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Doss Soundbox 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 135 medium speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill+ | Doss Soundbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.07 Discontinued | $79 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #127 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #130 of 135 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 |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | - | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 4.0 |
| Output Power | - | 12W |
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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 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | Lightning |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 0.7 kg |
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Doss Soundbox: $79 Discontinued
Pros: IPX4 splashproof, 12-hour battery life, MicroSD card support, dual full-range drivers, built-in microphone, Bluetooth 4.0, AUX input
Cons: Barely any bass. Sounds like a clock radio. Distorted at higher levels. Discontinued.
Full Doss Soundbox review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 140Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.6" x 2.9" x 2.7" (167.6 x 73.7 x 68.6 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 1.5" full range + 1x 2.6" passive radiator |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Output Power | 12W |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
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