Short answer: the Beats Pill 2024. It ranks #78 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $99.95. The Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, at $49.99, $49.96 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Beats Pill 2024 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass 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 90Hz for the Walla Sound. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound. The catch: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
The Walla Sound is the lighter option. A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone. At 0.7 lbs (300 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. Watch for: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
Buy the Beats Pill 2024. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $49.96 saving on the Walla Sound is not enough to make up the difference.
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A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing.
A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | Walla Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #78 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | ~90Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 0.7 lbs (300 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 30mm metal diaphragm driver |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | - |
| Amplifier Power | - | 10W (2 x 5W) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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