Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen for better sound quality, the Beats Pill 2024 for the lower price. The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen ranks #19 of 177 medium speakers, rated 4.1/5, at $399. The Beats Pill 2024 ranks #78, rated 3.3/5, at $99.95, $299.05 cheaper.
What the Beats Pill 2024 does well: A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing. Watch for: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen is the better-sounding pick. A premium waterproof puck speaker with good sound, a long battery, and a battery you can swap, built to last. It supports aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. The tradeoff: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass.
Buy the Beats Pill 2024 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen if sound quality matters more than the price.
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A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing.
A premium waterproof puck speaker with good sound, a long battery, and a battery you can swap, built to last.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $399.00 |
| Ranked | #78 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #19 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 1.2 lbs (558 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) | 5.2” x 1.8” x 5.2” (133 x 46 x 133 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 60W |
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