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 Megaboom 3 ranks #107, rated 3.0/5, and costs $191.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Beats Pill 2024 is the deeper-bass, lighter choice. 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 70Hz for the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 at 2 lbs (925 g). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 lacks. The tradeoff: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
The case for the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3: A tough waterproof speaker that floats and shrugs off drops, with a long 20 hour battery for beach and pool days. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. The tradeoff: Not stereo, barely any bass.
Buy the Beats Pill 2024. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 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 tough waterproof speaker that floats and shrugs off drops, with a long 20 hour battery for beach and pool days.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $191.99 |
| Ranked | #78 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #107 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (UE | BOOM app) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | 70Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 2 lbs (925 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) | 3.4” x 8.9” x 3.4” (87 x 225 x 87 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 2x 50mm fullrange |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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