Short answer: the Beats Pill+ for better sound quality, the Skullcandy Terrain/Terrain XT/Terrain XL for the lower price. The Beats Pill+ ranks #128 of 136 medium speakers at $89.07. The Skullcandy Terrain/Terrain XT/Terrain XL ranks #129 at $49.24, $39.83 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 Skullcandy Terrain/Terrain XT/Terrain XL gets right: IPX7 rated with a carry strap. The catch: No bass, very rolled off treble.
Buy the Beats Pill+ if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Skullcandy Terrain/Terrain XT/Terrain XL 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.
If water resistance matters to you, the Skullcandy Terrain/Terrain XT/Terrain XL at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Beats Pill+ at IPX4 (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill+ | Skullcandy Terrain/Terrain XT/Terrain XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.07 Discontinued | $49.24 |
| Ranked | #128 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #129 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 90Hz | - |
| EQ | No | - |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 0.7 kg | 1.9 lbs / 0.85 kg |
| Dimensions | 2.5" x 8.3" x 2.7" (63.6 x 210 x 69.2 mm) | 7.5" x 3.5" x 3.5" (190 x 89 x 89 mm) (7.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes (Terrain XL only) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | Lightning | USB-C |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Drivers | 2x drivers | 2x 48mm |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Battery Life | - | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Output Power | - | Not specified |
| Max Volume | - | 95dB SPL |
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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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Skullcandy Terrain/Terrain XT/Terrain XL: $49.24 Amazon
Pros: IPX7 rated with a carry strap. Reasonable battery life across the lineup (14-18 hours depending on model).
Cons: No bass, very rolled off treble. Distortion in the treble. Just doesn’t sound good
Full Skullcandy Terrain/Terrain XT/Terrain XL review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes (Terrain XL only) |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.5" x 3.5" x 3.5" (190 x 89 x 89 mm) (7.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 95dB SPL |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | Not specified |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.9 lbs / 0.85 kg |
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