The New Beats Pill (2024)

This is the newest Beats Pill bluetooth speaker. I have been testing it for about a week now and I found some pros and cons you should know before buying. Follow me on social media! (it's always just @mikeobrienn) Instagram:   / mikeobrienn   Twitter:   / mikeobrienn   TikTok:   / mikeobrienn   About me: https://mikeobrienmedia.com Please comment below with any questions you might have. Thank you all for watching! I appreciate you! Disclaimer: This video is purely based on my experiences, research, and opinions. You and only you are responsible for your actions. I made this channel to advise viewers and I truly hope to help you all out. I love making these videos and connecting with my viewers! One or more of the products shown in this video may have been sent to me at no cost. This does not influence my opinions; I always cover both pros and cons. This channel is monetized via YouTube ads as well as some affiliate links. If a purchase is made after clicking the link, I will receive a small commission at no extra charge to the buyer. Thank you all for watching! Additional video notes: $50 cheaper than the Beats Pill+ from 2015 which was $199. This is $149 Yet it has double the battery life, finally an IP rating for durability, dual native ecosystem support, USB-C audio, a lanyard, and it weighs less. It’s better in every single way. DESIGN 10% lighter than the old one Includes a lanyard for carrying or hanging Three very stylish colors - red, black, and champagne gold Metal grill Silicone overmolding on the back for a nice grip No flap necessary for the USB port. Hopefully nothing gets in there I think it’s hard to argue with this design. It is simple yet vibrant and distinct. I think it’s going to be very popular Easily switch to stereo mode with two pills MICROPHONE TEST This mic is great for voice assistant use while cooking hands free or for phone calls Noise learning algorithm should suppress noise and focus on voice - let’s test it Use Beats Pill to charge other devices BUTTONS - double press power for voice assistant 1/2/3x play button for playback controls Volume Press and hold power to pair Press and hold middle buttons to pair on dual mono mode - what they call Amplify mode Middle one one & + on other = stereo mode APP VOLUME TEST & COMPARISON Dual native - iOS and Android: Both have fast pairing and findmy/findmydevice Multipoint pairing! Audio handoff with Apple devices Automatic updates with iOS - not sure about Android but this also isn’t something I expect to see any significant updates for 24 hour battery life 10 min charge = 2 hours of listening IP67 water and dust resistant Bluetooth 5.3 for a more stable connection with better range SOUND New woofer for deeper bass than before single racetrack with neodymium woofer Capable of 90% more displacement than the old Pill+ Capable of USB-C lossless audio (while simultaneously charging the Pill) It also includes a USB-C cable in the box This is a party speaker, not a hifi home studio speaker. Don't expect superior instrument separation Warm and bassy up to 80% volume Fun for pickup bball, a boat day, a backyard party, or basically anything else Best at about 30 - 70% volume Gets a bit harsh over that and the lows can't keep up Pretty ok soundstage with two, but without spatial audio, you don't get that with just one speaker VOLUME TEST PROS - Lightweight and compact design, yet loud enough Wired audio Multipoint Great aesthetics and three nice colors IP67 rating Includes a microphone Good price CONS - No 3.5mm port No premium CODECs