Short answer: the JBL Charge 6, if you are buying new. The JBL Charge 4 ranks higher than the Beats Pill 2024 (#59 vs #78 of 182 medium speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the JBL Charge 6, is rated 4.2/5 at $149.95 and is still sold new.
The case for the JBL Charge 4: A rugged waterproof speaker that floats, charges your phone, lasts a long time per charge and links with other JBL speakers. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. The tradeoff: 1 Oval driver.
The Beats Pill 2024 is the lighter option. A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs noticeably less than the JBL Charge 4 at 2.1 lbs (960 g). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Charge 4 lacks. Watch for: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
Buy the JBL Charge 6, the replacement for the discontinued JBL Charge 4; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Beats Pill 2024.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 4 | Beats Pill 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.95 Discontinued | $99.95 |
| Ranked | #59 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #78 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | ~56Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 330ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 1x 51x89mm fullrange | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 3.7” x 3.7” (220 x 95 x 93 mm) | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 30W RMS | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | No | Yes (lanyard) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Charge 4: reviews by Alan Ross, Flossy Carter and DankPods.
- Beats Pill 2024: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Oluv and Alan Ross.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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