Apple is gearing up to release its latest Beats Pill model, marking its second major product launch since acquiring the Beats brand nearly a decade ago. After purchasing Beats in 2014, Apple introduced the Beats Pill+ in 2015, which was available until 2020. Despite its discontinuation with no immediate successor, the upcoming Beats Pill has been making appearances in various celebrity sightings and regulatory filings.
While glimpses of the unreleased Beats Pill are intriguing, they don’t reveal much beyond the addition of an integrated lanyard for portability. However, insights obtained by 9to5Mac from sources shed light on the features and specifications that will define the new Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker upon its official release.
Introducing the 2024 Beats Pill
The new Beats Pill is designed as a portable Bluetooth speaker. Although we haven’t had the opportunity to hear the unannounced product yet, the 2024 Beats Pill promises significant sonic improvements over the 2015 Beats Pill+, at least based on its specifications.
The 2024 Beats Pill will deliver:
Louder sound, enhanced bass, and improved tonality
A reengineered racetrack woofer that provides 28% more motor force, displacing 90% more air volume and minimizing low-end distortion
A redesigned tweeter with its own secured housing for stability, crisp highs, and rich mid-range tones
A 20-degree upward tilt angle to direct sound towards the listener, avoiding obstruction by nearby objects
These enhancements suggest a notable sonic upgrade, but a full evaluation will require firsthand experience.
New and Improved Features
Great sound is crucial, but features and compatibility also play vital roles in making standout Bluetooth speakers. The 2024 Beats Pill will offer several advantages over the discontinued Beats Pill+.
Extended Battery Life:
Battery life is doubled from up to 12 hours to an impressive 24 hours.
IP67 Rating: This new model boasts dust and water resistance, a feature absent in previous versions.
Cross-Platform Compatibility: It will support both iOS and Android with one-touch pairing and auto-pairing to
compatible devices.
Enhanced Tracking: The speaker includes Apple Find My and Google’s Find My Device compatibility, making it easier to locate lost hardware.
2024 Beats Pill Specifications
The upcoming Beats Pill features several hardware upgrades over the Beats Pill+:
USB-C Charging:
Replacing USB-A charge out and Lightning charging, the new model utilizes USB-C for both charging and wired audio connectivity.
Included Accessories:
Packaging includes a USB-C to USB-C cable and a removable carry lanyard.
Upgraded Bluetooth:
Bluetooth 4.0 has been upgraded to Bluetooth 5.3 for improved connectivity.
Lighter and Larger: The new model is slightly lighter at 680 grams (1.5 pounds) compared to 748.5 grams (1.65 pounds), despite a slightly larger size of 8.6″ x 2.8″ x 2.8″ compared to the previous 8″ x 2.5″ x 2.25″.
Additional features include:
Device Controls:
Central button for music and calls, volume control buttons, and a system button for pairing, voice assistant activation, and power.
Stereo Output: Like its predecessor, the new Beats Pill supports stereo output when pairing two speakers, or you can pair two for amplified sound.
Color Options: Available in three colors: black, gold, and red.
Launch Date and Pricing Details
All that’s left to uncover about the 2024 Beats Pill are its pricing and official release date. The previous Beats Pill+ retailed for approximately $230. With new Beats headphones also on the horizon, the increasing rate of celebrity endorsements, and recent FCC filings, it’s anticipated that the new Beats Pill will be available just in time for summer. Stay tuned for updates on this highly-anticipated Bluetooth speaker.
