Short answer: the Beats Pill 2024. It ranks #78 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $99.95. The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 ranks #108, rated 2.9/5, at $64.99, $34.96 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Pill is the fuller, longer-running speaker. It claims 24 hours of battery, quick-charges 2 hours in 10 minutes, charges a phone over USB-C, supports AAC and stereo-pairs with a second Pill. Its upper bass is thuddy, its mids slightly recessed and its treble rolled off.
The Wonderboom 4 is the small, round, 360-degree option. At 0.9 lbs (420 g) it is lighter, it is rated IP67 and claims 14 hours of battery. UE rates it at 87dB, its bass is thuddy and not very deep, and it is only a small step over the Wonderboom 3 besides USB-C charging. It has no app or EQ.
Buy the Beats Pill 2024. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $34.96 you would save on the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 | Beats Pill 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.99 | $99.95 |
| Ranked | #108 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #78 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 87dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (420 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 4.1” x 3.8” (104 x 95.3 mm) | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm active drivers + 2x passive radiators (46.1 x 65.2mm) | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (lanyard) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~56Hz |
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