Short answer: the Bose Portable Smart Speaker for better sound quality, the Beats Pill 2024 for the lower price. The Bose Portable Smart Speaker ranks #75 of 179 medium speakers, rated 3.4/5, at $399. The Beats Pill 2024 ranks #78, rated 3.3/5, at $99.95, $299.05 cheaper.
What the Bose Portable Smart Speaker does well: A smart speaker with Alexa and Google Assistant built in that streams over Wi-Fi at home and Bluetooth on the go. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. The catch: RTINGS found the out of the box tuning boomy and says it doesn’t get very loud; the app’s bass and treble sliders help, and SoundGuys recommended cutting bass by 10 to 20 steps to balance it.
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 12 for the Bose Portable Smart Speaker. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Bose Portable Smart Speaker at 2.3 lbs (1.06 kg). It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the Bose Portable Smart Speaker. The tradeoff: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
Buy the Bose Portable Smart Speaker if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Beats Pill 2024 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Portable Smart Speaker | Beats Pill 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $99.95 |
| Ranked | #75 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #78 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| Weight | 2.3 lbs (1.06 kg) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7.6” x 4.7” x 4.1” (192 x 119 x 104 mm) (H x W x D) | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) |
| App | Yes (Bose Music) | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (far-field mic array, mic mute button) | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | No |
| Drivers | 1x high-excursion driver with 360-degree deflector + 3x passive radiators | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Music multi-room, SimpleSync, AirPlay 2) | - |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | No | Yes (lanyard) |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~56Hz |
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