Short answer: the Beats Pill 2024 for better sound quality, the Klipsch Nashville for the lower price. The Beats Pill 2024 ranks #61 of 136 medium speakers at $99.95. The Klipsch Nashville ranks #65 at $93, $6.95 cheaper.
What the Beats Pill 2024 offers: Doubles as a power bank (USB-C charge-out). Watch for: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
What the Klipsch Nashville gets right: Sturdy rubber-coated build. The catch: Upper bass boost.
Buy the Beats Pill 2024 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Klipsch Nashville if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | Klipsch Nashville | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $93.00 |
| Ranked | #61 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #65 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | ~64Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C, 10W) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | - |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 680 g | 2.1 lbs / 970 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.6" x 2.8" x 2.8" (219 x 71 x 70 mm) | 7" x 3.1" x 3.2" (178 x 78 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 2x 57mm fullrange |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | - | 20W RMS |
| Max Volume | - | 89dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Beats Pill 2024: $99.95 Amazon
Pros: Doubles as a power bank (USB-C charge-out). 24 hour battery life; a 10 min quick-charge gives 2 hours. IP67 rated. Stereo pairs with a second Pill.
Cons: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy. Slightly recessed mids. Rolled off treble.
Full Beats Pill 2024 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Dimensions | 8.6" x 2.8" x 2.8" (219 x 71 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 680 g |
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Klipsch Nashville: $93.00 Amazon
Pros: Sturdy rubber-coated build. ~24 hour battery life with fast 18W USB-C charging; can reverse-charge your phone. IP67 rated.
Cons: Upper bass boost. Bass not as deep as the top ranked speakers. Boosted lower treble, sounds a little harsh like most Klipsch speakers.
Full Klipsch Nashville review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~64Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7" x 3.1" x 3.2" (178 x 78 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 57mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 89dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 20W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 10W) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs / 970 g |
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