Short answer: the Beats Pill 2024. It ranks #78 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.3/5) at $99.95 and is still sold new; the Ultimate Ears Roll 2 ranks #164 (rated 2.2/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Ultimate Ears Roll 2’s replacement, the Ultimate Ears Miniroll, is still sold new.
The Beats Pill 2024 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 9 for the Ultimate Ears Roll 2. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. Watch for: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
The Ultimate Ears Roll 2 is the lighter choice. A thin, flat waterproof speaker with a bungee cord for hanging from a hook or door handle, now discontinued. At 0.7 lbs (330 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 has an adjustable EQ, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. Watch for: Barely any bass, rolled off treble off axis.
Buy the Beats Pill 2024. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Ultimate Ears Roll 2 is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | Ultimate Ears Roll 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $100 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #78 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #164 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (UE Roll app) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 9 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (5-band via UE ROLL app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 0.7 lbs (330 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) | 5.9” x 5.3” x 1.6” (149.5 x 135 x 40 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 1x 2” full-range + 2x 0.75” tweeters |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | - |
| Amplifier Power | - | 10W |
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