Short answer: the Beats Pill 2024 if sound quality matters most, the Soundcore 2 if price matters most. The Beats Pill 2024 ranks #78 of 177 medium speakers, rated 3.3/5, at $99.95. The Soundcore 2 ranks #105, rated 3.0/5, at $29.98, $69.97 cheaper.
The case for the Beats Pill 2024: A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Soundcore 2 lacks. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The tradeoff: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
The Soundcore 2 is the lighter choice. A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit. At 0.7 lbs (318 g) it weighs much less than the Beats Pill 2024 at 1.5 lbs (680 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Beats Pill 2024. The catch: Bass is specified only down to 70Hz, so the low end is limited.
Buy the Beats Pill 2024 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Soundcore 2 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing.
A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | Soundcore 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $29.98 |
| Ranked | #78 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 0.7 lbs (318 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) | 6.6” x 1.9” x 2.2” (168 x 47 x 56 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 2x 38mm fullrange |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 12W |
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