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 4 ranks #171, rated 2.1/5, and costs $200, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Beats Pill 2024 is the better-sounding, lighter pick. A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs much less than the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 at 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 lacks. The catch: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
The case for the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4: A tough waterproof speaker that floats, with USB-C charging, a long battery and PartyUp linking. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. The catch: A lot of distortion at higher volumes.
Buy the Beats Pill 2024. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 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.
A tough waterproof speaker that floats, with USB-C charging, a long battery and PartyUp linking.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $200 |
| Ranked | #78 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #171 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 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 | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) | 3.4” x 3.4” x 8.9” (87 x 87 x 225 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 2x 50x50mm full-range + 2x 55x86mm passive radiators |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 91dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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