Short answer: the Beats Pill 2024. It ranks #78 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $99.95; the Ultimate Ears Boom 3 ranks #113, rated 2.9/5, and costs $132.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Beats Pill 2024 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. 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 91Hz for the Ultimate Ears Boom 3. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 15 for the Ultimate Ears Boom 3. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Ultimate Ears Boom 3 lacks. The catch: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
Why pick the Ultimate Ears Boom 3: A rugged waterproof speaker that floats, with a fabric shell, a stable Bluetooth connection and PartyUp linking for many speakers. 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: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble.
Buy the Beats Pill 2024. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Ultimate Ears Boom 3 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing.
A rugged waterproof speaker that floats, with a fabric shell, a stable Bluetooth connection and PartyUp linking for many speakers.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | Ultimate Ears Boom 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $132.99 |
| Ranked | #78 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #113 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Ultimate Ears BOOM & MEGABOOM app) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | 91Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (via app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 1.3 lbs (608 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) | 7.2” x 2.9” (184 x 73 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 2x 2” active drivers + 2x 2” x 4” passive radiators |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 87dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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