Short answer: the Ultimate Ears Roll 2 for better sound quality, the Beats Pill+ for the lower price. The Ultimate Ears Roll 2 ranks #125 of 136 medium speakers at $100. The Beats Pill+ ranks #128 at $89.07, $10.93 cheaper.
On the Ultimate Ears Roll 2 side: Thin, flat profile fits easily in a bag or purse; light at 0.73 lb. Set against that: Not stereo.
The case for the Beats Pill+: Compact cylindrical design, smaller than most water bottles. The tradeoff: Peaky midrange and lower treble, very little bass.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Roll 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Beats Pill+ if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 136 medium speakers instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the Ultimate Ears Roll 2 at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Beats Pill+ at IPX4 (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Ultimate Ears Roll 2 | Beats Pill+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $89.07 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #125 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #128 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 9 hours (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 330 g | 1.5 lbs / 0.7 kg |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | - |
| Dimensions | 5.9" x 5.3" x 1.6" (149.5 x 135 x 40 mm) | 2.5" x 8.3" x 2.7" (63.6 x 210 x 69.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2" full-range + 2x 0.75" tweeters | 2x drivers |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| App | Yes (UE Roll app) | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Power Input | Micro USB | Lightning |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 90Hz |
| EQ | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-A) |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Ultimate Ears Roll 2: $100
Pros: Thin, flat profile fits easily in a bag or purse; light at 0.73 lb. Built-in bungee cord for hanging from a hook, nail, or door handle. Life-resistant waterproof/dustproof shell.
Cons: Not stereo. Barely any bass, rolled off treble off axis
Full Ultimate Ears Roll 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes (UE Roll app) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 9 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 5.9" x 5.3" x 1.6" (149.5 x 135 x 40 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2" full-range + 2x 0.75" tweeters |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 330 g |
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Beats Pill+: $89.07 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Compact cylindrical design, smaller than most water bottles.
Cons: Peaky midrange and lower treble, very little bass. Not a good sound. Discontinued.
Full Beats Pill+ review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 90Hz |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.5" x 8.3" x 2.7" (63.6 x 210 x 69.2 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x drivers |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | Lightning |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 0.7 kg |
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