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Christmas is just a week away and the gift ordering deadline is just around the corner. If you’re looking for a last minute gift idea for something that will arrive in time to be packaged, consider the New Beats Pill speakers. It’s because of that $99.99 (originally $149.95), said to be its lowest price since its recent release Price tracking tools. At less than a hundred dollars, this speaker is a steal.
I’ve been trying out the Beats Pill speaker since it came out in June and it has everything I want in a portable speaker: stereo sound when connected to another compatible speaker and a multi-room mode, to play the same music on multiple devices, speakers, Find My Device feature in case you misplace it, and a speakerphone to use it as an extension to your phone.
This Beats speaker is not just for Apple users as Android users can also connect with Bluetooth 5.3, but it only supports AAC and SBC Codecstherefore, there are no Android-friendly codec options to make the audio stand out. Apple users can get the most out of the pill, with seamless iOS compatibility for a much smoother experience. In other words, the speaker will automatically appear as a pairing option on iPhones, while Android devices will have to search for it. You can read more here PCMag’s “excellent” review.
When it comes to battery life, depending on usage, you can expect around 24 hours per charge, which is tops when compared to other speakers of this size. The sound is the classic, bright Beats sound signature, offering a balanced but bass-heavy sound. It is IP67 dustproof and waterproof, meaning it can be submerged for up to 30 minutes. The main downside to this speaker is that there is no adjustable EQ in the app, but it already has a great sound signature.
