Beats by Dr. Dre has always been about going big on sound quality with plenty of styles. While its focus has always primarily been on its headphones and (more recently, TWS earphones), Beats has also launched some interesting portable speakers in the past (albeit very few in number). However, this past did not include India, which only recently got access to Beats' audio products. With an official India launch now done, I got to try out the brand's recently launched Pill portable speaker and it surely makes a lasting impression.
The Beats Pill is a premium portable Bluetooth speaker with a capsule-shaped cylindrical design. Its design is IP67 rated meaning that it can be submerged in water and withstand dust as well. The grille and the speakers are also tilted upwards at an angle which is sensible. However, its premium design does end up making it feel a bit heavy.
The speaker has a tweeter and a woofer, the new woofer has been custom designed to deliver clear and accurate bass. Audio performance is pretty solid despite the slightly bass-heavy audio which makes its presence felt and overpowers the mids at 70 percent volume. The speaker can also be paired with another and used in Stereo mode.
Battery life is excellent and easily lasts days with casual use or 24 hours with continuous playback. Charging speeds are not the fastest, but it's capable of delivering a quick charge which can deliver 2 hours of playback.
Brand | Beats |
Model | Pill |
Price in India | ₹16,900 |
Release date | 28th August 2024 |
Speaker Type | Mobile or Tablet or Laptop |
Wired/Wireless | Wireless |
Features | Bluetooth |
Built-in Fm Radio | No |
Outdoor Usage | Yes |
Width | 218.44mm |
Height | 71.12mm |
Depth | 71.12mm |
Battery | up to 24 hours |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
USB Ports | USB Type-C |
Headphone Jack | No |
Compatible Devices | Android, iOS |
Audio Codec | SBC, AAX |
Tweeter Support | Yes |