Short answer: the Harman Kardon Luna if sound quality matters most, the Beats Pill 2024 if price matters most. The Harman Kardon Luna ranks #26 of 177 medium speakers, rated 4.0/5, at $290.99. The Beats Pill 2024 ranks #78, rated 3.3/5, at $99.95, $191.04 cheaper.
The Luna is the more balanced, two-way speaker. A 48 x 90mm woofer and a separate 20mm tweeter on 40W give fairly balanced sound apart from boosted bass, reaching about 57Hz before falling 10dB. It is rated IP67 and charges over USB-C. It has no app or EQ to trim the bass, and at 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) it is heavier than the Pill.
The Pill is the lighter, longer-running choice for Apple users. It claims 24 hours of battery against the Luna’s 12, a 10-minute charge gives about 2 hours, its USB-C port charges a phone or plays audio from one, and it supports AAC. Its upper bass is thuddy, its mids slightly recessed and its treble rolled off.
Buy the Harman Kardon Luna 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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A fully waterproof speaker with fairly balanced, bass rich sound, a separate tweeter, and stereo pairing with a second unit.
A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Harman Kardon Luna | Beats Pill 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $290.99 | $99.95 |
| Ranked | #26 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #78 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz | ~56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.3” x 3.1” x 3.1” (210 x 78 x 80 mm) | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm x 90mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | - | Yes (lanyard) |
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