Short answer: the Beats Pill 2024, if you are buying new, though neither ranks well in its class. The Beats Pill+ measures as well as the Skullcandy Terrain (#153 vs #155 of 164 medium speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Beats Pill 2024, is rated 3.3/5 at $99.95 and is still sold new. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 164 medium speakers, and the Earfun Uboom L, ranked #2 at $49.79, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.
What the Beats Pill+ offers: Compact cylindrical design, smaller than most water bottles. Watch for: Peaky midrange and lower treble, very little bass.
Buy the Beats Pill 2024, the replacement for the discontinued Beats Pill+; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Skullcandy Terrain.
Water resistance is not close: the Skullcandy Terrain is rated at IPX7 (brief submersion), well ahead of the Beats Pill+ at IPX4 (splashing).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill+ | Skullcandy Terrain | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.07 Discontinued | $49.49 |
| Ranked | #153 of 164 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #155 of 164 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 90Hz | - |
| EQ | No | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg) | 1 lbs (458 g) |
| Dimensions | 2.5” x 8.3” x 2.7” (63.6 x 210 x 69.2 mm) | 6.3” x 3.1” x 3.1” (160 x 79 x 79 mm) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | Lightning | USB-C |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Drivers | 2x drivers | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (wrist strap) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 90dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 2 x 6W |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Beats Pill+: $89.07 Discontinued Amazon eBay
Newer model: the Beats Pill 2024, ranked higher, rated 3.3/5.
Pros: Beats Pill+ uses 2x drivers. Its 0.7 kg, IPX4 protection, aux input and single-box playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of 90Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Bass is limited by its 90Hz specification. No EQ adjustment. Peaky midrange and lower treble, with very little bass. Discontinued.
Full Beats Pill+ review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 90Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| 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) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | Lightning |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg) |
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Skullcandy Terrain: $49.49 Amazon eBay
Pros: IPX7 rated with a nylon wrist wrap for carrying. 14 hour battery life. Multi-Link pairs it with other Skullcandy speakers.
Cons: No bass, very rolled off treble. Distortion in the treble. Just doesn’t sound good
Full Skullcandy Terrain review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 2 x 6W |
|---|---|
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.3” x 3.1” x 3.1” (160 x 79 x 79 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 90dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | Yes (wrist strap) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1 lbs (458 g) |
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