The Beats by Dr. Dre Pill Portable Wireless Speaker
Super compact, but with great presence, sound and build quality! Despite its small size, the wireless speaker produces room-filling sound with great clarity and pulsing bass.
You can expect all-day listening power from the Pill as it boasts a 7-hour battery life and can be easily recharged via USB. (Battery performance from new, actual performance may be less)
Tap and play
Thanks to built-in Bluetooth technology you can sync your Bluetooth-enabled MP3 player, smartphone or tablet to the Beats by Dr. Dre Pill, giving you the freedom to roam around for up to 10 meters and control the choice of music.
If your smartphone or tablet features NFC then connecting to the Pill is even easier - simply tap your device with the speaker and you'll be connected in an instant.
You can also amplify your music by connecting to an alternative audio system such as a home theatre system using the supplied cable and 3.5mm Audio Out.
Totally connected
The Beats by Dr. Dre Pill Speaker has a Bluetooth connection and internal microphone which make talking on the phone easier and clearer, delivering optimum hands-free communication.
You can also connect to the Pill using the 3.5 mm jack input, so devices without Bluetooth can still benefit from Beats Audio.
Bring the party wherever you go with the red Beats by Dr. Dre Pill Portable Wireless Speaker.
Specifications
Bluetooth Yes
NFC Yes
Inputs 3.5 mm Line In, 3.5 mm Line Out
USB charging Yes
Power source Mains, Battery
Battery life Up to 7 hours
Radio No
Other features Built-in microphone
Dimensions 40 x 190 x 48 mm (H x W x D)
Weight 325 g
What's in the box
Beats By Dre Dre Pill Speaker
Carry Bag
Micro USB Charging Cable
3.5mm Aux Cable
Quick Start Guide
Our Expert review of the Beats By Dr Dre Pill Wireless Speaker
What we think of the design:
When it was first realised the Pill Bluetooth speaker was considered a bold design because of its cylindrical shape, however that particular shape is far more commonplace today. However it’s bright red colouring and large ‘b’ logo button does make it standout from the crowd. It is also lightweight with a sturdy and compact feel to it. The rubberised casing suggests it can cope with a bit of rough treatment.
What’s good about it?
For starters its size makes it perfectly portable and it’s even easier to use. It will quickly pair with your smartphone or tablet by Bluetooth or simply enable NFC and tap your device on top of the speaker for an almost instant connection. You’ll also find Line In and Line Out 3.5mm connections for wired listening and for connecting 1 Bill speaker to another for stereo sound.
What’s the sound like?
The Beats By Dr Dre Pill Bluetooth speaker really responds to base heavy lively music so team it up with that sort of Spotify playlist, it’s like they were meant to be together. When you eventually find yourself wanting to crank the volume right you’ll find a ting of disappointment, especially considering the brand name. On the plus side the speaker has decent rhythmic ability and zips through track after track with a steady tempo.
Are there any drawbacks?
You’d be forgiven for expecting a little better performance at the very highest volume but that’s about the only drawback we could find.
