These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Beats Pill 2024 ranks #78 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $99.95; the Xdobo X8 Max ranks #88 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $105.99.
The Beats Pill 2024 is the longer-running, lighter option. 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 15 for the Xdobo X8 Max. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs much less than the Xdobo X8 Max at 6.3 lbs (2.86 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Xdobo X8 Max lacks. The catch: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
The case for the Xdobo X8 Max: A feature packed waterproof boombox with a huge battery, power bank output, and enough volume for outdoor background music. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Beats Pill 2024. The tradeoff: The voicing is bass-heavy with thin, boosted highs that can turn harsh, and reviews report distortion rather than clean dynamics when pushed hard.
Buy the Beats Pill 2024 ($99.95) for a medium speaker; the Xdobo X8 Max ($105.99) suits a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | Xdobo X8 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $105.99 |
| Ranked | #78 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #88 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | ~52Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 6.3 lbs (2.86 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) | 11.8” x 4.3” x 5.3” (300 x 110 x 134 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 2x 80mm woofers, 2x 52mm tweeters |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Amplifier Power | - | 100W |
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