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Beats by Dre Pill

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3.7
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User ratings:
50
4.1 out of 5
50 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
46 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
0 %
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Editorial reviews:
33
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3.2 out of 5
15 user ratings
5 stars
6 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
46 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
6 %
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Pros

  • easy to operate and relatively versatile
  • the speaker is as easy as any other
  • it feels great in the hand and looks the goods

Cons

  • it s soft and somewhat flimsy
  • it lacks in the sound quality department
  • The price is a little expensive

Key specs

  • yes
  • 30 ft
  • yes
  • yes
  • 7 h

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Beats by Dre Pill - Pros & Cons

Beats by Dre Pill

Pros

  • easy to operate and relatively versatile
  • the speaker is as easy as any other
  • it feels great in the hand and looks the goods
  • great wireless speaker with beautiful design
  • the bass is still much better than most other portable speakers I tried
  • a reasonable sound and has an innovative design
  • the Zooka is fairly minimalist
  • It also comes with a nice carrying case
  • Speakerphone performance was also good
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections

Cons

  • it s soft and somewhat flimsy
  • it lacks in the sound quality department
  • The price is a little expensive
  • lack of bass
  • It will still automatically turn off after 30 minutes
  • the speaker is so small
  • Sound is too thin
  • lack of bass
  • Beats headphones it lacks a wow factor
  • it was still a little disconcerting
  • involved sounded lifeless and anemic

Beats by Dre Pill - Technical Overview

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IconBluetooth wireless range
30 ft
Best:
Ion Cornerstone
Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
IconPeak power
12 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconWeight
310 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
IconPlayback time
7 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

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Beats by Dre Pill - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels2.0
Peak power12.0 W
Supported formatsMP3
Number of drivers4
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Dimensions
Height1.8 in
Width7.5 in
Depth7.48 in
Weight10.93 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Speakerphoneyes
USB input portyes
Built-in microphoneyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Gold
  • Blue
  • Gold,White
  • Navy
  • Orange
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Rose
  • Silver
  • White
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Connectivity
USByes
USB version2.0
Other connectorsHeadphone output
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
AUX inyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
Bluetooth version3.0
Bluetooth wireless range30.0 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
NFCyes
Headphone Portyes
Line Out Outputyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredyes
Electric (not USB)yes
Battery typeLi-Ion
Playback time7.0 h
Battery life (max)7.0 h

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Beats by Dre Pill Beats by Dre - Editorial Reviews (33)

3.2
Based on 33 reviews
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Beats by Dre Pill Hands-on review: Beats Pill portable speaker - Tech Digest
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Tech Digest
Published: 05.02.2013
Hands-on review: Beats Pill portable speaker - Tech Digest

Beats, quickly becoming the most-recognisable (and most visible) headphones brand on the market, have been branching out of the headwear game since breaking from their partners at Monster. The latest fruits to come forth from the Dr Dre-endorsed brand is...

Beats by Dre Pill Beats Pill portable speaker
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Pocket-lint
Published: 18.02.2013
Beats Pill portable speaker
3.5

It's odd for a Beats product to not lay down the bass, which is exactly the frequency that the Pill most lacks. That ,coupled with the £170 asking

Beats by Dre Pill Home review
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whathifi
Published: 10.12.2013
Home review
2.0

All style and little substance – the Pill isn’t talented enough to compete with more accomplished class rivals

Beats by Dre Pill Beats By Dre Pill review
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ITProPortal
Published: 17.01.2013
Beats By Dre Pill review
3.0

Beats by Dre Pill Beats Pill review
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T3
Published: 06.12.2012
Beats Pill review
3.0

Is the Beats by Dre Pill Bluetooth speaker an antidote to the Jawbone Jambox?

Beats by Dre Pill Beats Pill
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 03.01.2013
Beats Pill
3.0

Sales are guaranteed, but is Beat's first portable speaker any good?

Beats by Dre Pill Beats Pill vs Ultimate Ears Boom: Which Bluetooth speaker is the best?
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Digital Spy
Published: 22.08.2013
Beats Pill vs Ultimate Ears Boom: Which Bluetooth speaker is the best?

Digital Spy puts two of the best Bluetooth speakers head-to-head.

Beats by Dre Pill The best Bluetooth speakers for indoor and outdoor fun
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The Telegraph
Published: 10.02.2020
The best Bluetooth speakers for indoor and outdoor fun

Bluetooth speakers are a useful invention, allowing your music to travel with you – whether that's from front room to kitchen, kitchen to garden, or garden to holiday villa pool.

Beats by Dre Pill Beats by Dr. Dre Pill review
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Good Gear Guide
Beats by Dr. Dre Pill review
2.8

The Beats Pill is compact and well designed, but lacks bass and distorts at high volume levels

Beats by Dre Pill Protected: Beats Pill Wireless Speaker Review
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Chip Chick
Published: 18.10.2012
Protected: Beats Pill Wireless Speaker Review

Beats by Dr. Dre is no stranger to making Bluetooth speakers, but their latest wireless speaker is a pill you will want to pop. The Beats Pill is a portable Wireless speaker that measures just

Beats by Dre Pill Beats Pill Wireless Speaker Review
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techwalls.com
Published: 29.04.2013
Beats Pill Wireless Speaker Review
4.2

Beats promises to provide people with listening experience just like what artists hear, let's check out my review on the Beats by Dr. Dre Pill Wireless Speaker.

Beats by Dre Pill Beats Pill speaker and Executive headphones are compelling gift choices (review)
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ZDNet
Published: 03.12.2012
Beats Pill speaker and Executive headphones are compelling gift choices (review)

Beats recently launched their new Executive headphones for the traveling professional while their Pill Bluetooth speaker boasts the latest technology. Both sound great and are worth consideration this holiday season.

Beats by Dre Pill Beats Pill Review: Can Dr. Dre Deliver the Cure for the Common Bluetooth Speaker?
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Gizmodo
Published: 16.10.2012
Beats Pill Review: Can Dr. Dre Deliver the Cure for the Common Bluetooth Speaker?

First, Jabra brought us the Solemate, a Bluetooth speaker that looks like a shoe. Now, Beats by Dre, purveyor of fashionista friendly headphones, has introduced us to the Pill. It looks—you guessed it—like a giant gelcap. And its Bluetooth sound sure could use a spoonful of sugar.

Beats by Dre Pill Hands on review: Beats Pill
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FutureFive New Zealand
Published: 19.01.2015
Hands on review: Beats Pill

Getting outdoor music rigged up as the snarlers sizzled proved to be bit of a mission - at least until I got my hands on the Beats Pill.

Beats by Dre Pill Beats Pill Bluetooth + NFC speaker by Dr. Dre review
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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 10.07.2013
Beats Pill Bluetooth + NFC speaker by Dr. Dre review

Beats Pill Bluetooth + NFC speaker by Dr. Dre review – The world has been dominated with these Beats by Dr. Dre earphones and headphones. When I walk around the city or in a train station, there is always a chance to stumble upon them on someone’s ears. What I wasn’t aware, however, that Beats […]