Short answer: the JBL Flip 6. It ranks #13 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $79.95; the Beats Pill 2024 ranks #78, rated 3.3/5, and costs $99.95, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The JBL Flip 6 is the better-sounding, lighter option. A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people. At 1.2 lbs (544 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Beats Pill 2024 at 1.5 lbs (680 g). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. The tradeoff: Some slight upper mids emphasis.
The Beats Pill 2024 is the longer-running pick. 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 JBL Flip 6. The tradeoff: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
Buy the JBL Flip 6. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Beats Pill 2024 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people.
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
| JBL Flip 6 | Beats Pill 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $99.95 |
| Ranked | #13 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #78 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | ~56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (lanyard) |
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