Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Plus 2. It ranks #36 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $69.99; the Beats Pill 2024 ranks #78, rated 3.3/5, and costs $99.95, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
Why pick the Beats Pill 2024: 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 Tribit Xsound Plus 2 is the better-sounding pick. An affordable waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life and an app EQ that can tune it to sound well balanced. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Beats Pill 2024. Watch for: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Plus 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Beats Pill 2024 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing.
An affordable waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life and an app EQ that can tune it to sound well balanced.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $69.99 |
| Ranked | #78 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #36 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 1.8 lbs (798 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) | 7.8” x 2.8” x 2.6” (198 x 71 x 66 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (strap) |
| Aux Latency | - | 16ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Amplifier Power | - | 30W |
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