These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Bose Soundlink Micro ranks #20 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $99.99; the Beats Pill 2024 ranks #78 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $99.95.
The Bose Soundlink Micro is the lighter choice. A rugged waterproof pocket speaker with a built in strap, party pairing, and low Bluetooth delay for video. At 0.6 lbs (289 g) it weighs much less than the Beats Pill 2024 at 1.5 lbs (680 g).
The Beats Pill 2024 is the deeper-bass, longer-running pick. 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 66Hz for the Bose Soundlink Micro. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 6 for the Bose Soundlink Micro. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Bose Soundlink Micro lacks. The tradeoff: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Micro ($99.99) for a small speaker; the Beats Pill 2024 ($99.95) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Micro | Beats Pill 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $99.95 |
| Ranked | #20 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #78 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | ~56Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 90dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | - |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (289 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.4” (98 x 98 x 35 mm) | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 40mm with dual passive radiators | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (lanyard) |
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