Pill

Name: Apple Beats Pill
Brand: Apple Beats
Rating: 81 (5 reviews)

Released Nov 1, 2015 · Analysis updated Apr 7, 2026

The Apple Beats Pill scores 81/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the portable speakers category. Coverage includes reviews from Consolecreatures, Techradar, Theverge, and Whistleout.

Critic Score

What's this?

based on 5 expert reviews

ConsolecreaturesTechradarThevergeWhistleoutWired

Low confidence · only 5 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$95.00

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Pros

24-hour battery life(3)
Ip67 water and dustproof rating(3)
Fast pairing(2)
Works as speakerphone(2)

Cons

Limited features(8)
Poor sound quality(7)
High price(2)

5 Expert Reviews

Independent publication08/2025

Independent publicationAug 6, 2025

The Beats Pill delivers impressive sound quality, excellent battery life, and premium features in a portable package, though it lacks some advanced audio customization options.

Major publication07/2024

Major publicationJul 28, 2024

The Beats Pill delivers excellent sound quality, stylish design, and useful features like USB-C audio and speakerphone, though its button controls can be frustrating.

Major publication06/2024

Major publicationJun 25, 2024

The 2024 Beats Pill is a well-rounded portable speaker with useful features like USB-C audio, device charging, and cross-platform support, though its mono output has some limitations.

Independent publication07/2024

Independent publicationJul 16, 2024

The new Beats Pill is a good speaker at a good price, with some neat little extras.

Major publication11/2015

Major publicationNov 23, 2015

Now owned by Apple, Beats has revamped its small Bluetooth speaker with a sharper design and better sound.