Short answer: the Minirig 4. It ranks #7 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $229.95. The Beats Pill 2024 ranks #78, rated 3.3/5, at $99.95, $130 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Beats Pill 2024 is the tougher option. A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing. It is rated IP67 against Splash resistant for the Minirig 4. Watch for: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
The Minirig 4 is the better-sounding choice. A small, long lasting speaker that gets loud and can add a matching subwoofer, with a 30 hour battery. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. Watch for: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
Buy the Minirig 4. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $130 with the Beats Pill 2024 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing.
A small, long lasting speaker that gets loud and can add a matching subwoofer, with a 30 hour battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | Minirig 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $229.95 |
| Ranked | #78 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | Splash resistant |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 1.2 lbs (550 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 70mm custom driver |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 60ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 50W |
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