These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Beats Pill 2024 ranks #78 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $99.95; the JBL Go 4 ranks #30 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $49.95.
The Beats Pill 2024 is the deeper-bass, longer-running option. A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 10dB, against 82Hz for the JBL Go 4. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 7 for the JBL Go 4. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Go 4 lacks. Watch for: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
The JBL Go 4 is the lighter choice. A pocket sized waterproof mini speaker with a loop for hanging and app EQ. At 0.4 lbs (190 g) it weighs much less than the Beats Pill 2024 at 1.5 lbs (680 g). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. The catch: Not much bass at all, especially with electronic/bass-heavy tracks pushed past ~50% volume.
Buy the Beats Pill 2024 at $99.95 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the JBL Go 4 at $49.95 if you want a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | JBL Go 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $49.95 |
| Ranked | #78 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #30 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | ~82Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 7 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) | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 0.4 lbs (190 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) | 3.7” x 3” x 1.7” (94.3 x 75.7 x 42.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 45mm |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Auracast) |
| Frequency Response | - | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| Amplifier Power | - | 4.2W |
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