Beats by Dr. Dre Pill

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2139 reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and size. The usability and price also get good comments. Views are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Beats by Dr. Dre Pill is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Beats by Dr. Dre Pill

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and usability. The design and size are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the price.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Beats by Dr. Dre Pill

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1668 user reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the design and size. The usability and price also get good feedback. There are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Beats by Dr. Dre Pill

alaTest has collected and analyzed 67 user reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. People really like the size and price. The usability and design are also mentioned favorably, whereas reviews are divided on the reliability.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Beats Pill

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

NFC Bluetooth pairing, Clear conference calls

Music reproduction is weak and lacks bass, Exorbitantly expensive, Limited battery life

Aug, 2013

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Expert review by : Becky Scarrott (techradar.com)

Beats Pill review: a Bluetooth speaker with style, great sound and… too few buttons

A Pill that's much easier to swallow, thanks to the top sound

Detailed, layered audio – especially in USB-C mode ; Great bass weight for its size ; Classy design; good stamina

No adjustable EQ ; Buttons can be a little tricksy ; Dual Pill pairing only

It still looks like a Beats Pill, but, in truth, Apple started from scratch with its long-awaited Beats-branded Bluetooth speaker update. And it's almost all very good news. There's excellent audio quality thanks to a new driver array under the hood...

Jul, 2024

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Beats Pill review

Is Beats finally finding its stride?

Clean, clear sound ; Rich bass ; Great design for travel ; IP67 rated

Neither as ‘big’ sounding nor as dynamic as the very best

A great portable speaker with lots to like, but dynamically struggles against our favourites at this price

Jul, 2024

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Beats Pill (2024) review: small speaker, big attitude

The updated Pill is loud, proud, and fully waterproof

Powerful, well-rounded sound ; Durable, waterproof construction ; Classic Beats styling ; Long battery life with quick charge ; Stereo pairing

You have to press the button for a bit too long to turn the speaker on/off

The new Beats Pill marks a significant upgrade from its predecessor, maintaining its iconic shape while introducing lighter construction and IP67 dust and water resistance. Sound quality is bolstered by a redesigned woofer system, delivering powerful,...

Jun, 2024

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Beats Pill review

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

Portability ; The big red ‘b’ ; Loud volume

Uninspiring design ; Bass performance ; Below par battery

Dec, 2012

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Beats by Dr. Dre Pill

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

Small and portable ; Easy to use: Swift pairing ; Agile, speedy rhythm ; Livens up with punchy, bass-heavy music

Thin and weak sound ; Could be more detailed, dynamic and agile ; Picky with music genre ; Pricey

If you’re after that characteristic bold and bass-tastic Beats sound, you’ll be disappointed with the Pill. It’s pricey, too: we expect a much more engaging and articulate listen for £170.

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Beats Pill portable speaker

Beats is renowned for bringing the bass. The company's latest portable speaker, known as the Beats Pill because of its pill-shaped design, is a change of tack for the company in many respects. With four, 1-inch speakers arranged under its casing with...

Plenty of volume, NFC, Bluetooth, carry case, quirky design, on-device volume controls

Lacks bass, some distortion issues (volume, battery life and track dependent) pricey, battery doesn't last as long as we'd like

If Beats minus much of the bass sounds like a hard pill to swallow then the Pill won't be the product for you. There's volume aplenty though and, in isolation and assuming it's not cranked "up to 11" where distortion is often apparent, the Pill...

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Hands-on: Beats Pill review - Pocket-lint

Beats by Dr Dre has become so much more than a brand associated with bass-thumping headphones in the last year or so. Perhaps it's the company's split

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Becky Roberts (stuff.tv)

Beats Pill+ Speaker review

The first Apple-fied Beats speaker isn't quite what the doctor ordered

Multiroom aspirations ; Decent battery life ; Clean, compact design

Not waterproof ; Lacks expression ; App not UK-ready yet ; Pricey for the performance

The best Pill yet gets the Apple treatment, but leaves us prescribing more talented rivals

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (techadvisor.co.uk)

Beats by Dr. Dre Pill review

Portable Bluetooth speakers seem to be one of the most popular consumer technology devices right now, so it's no surprise to see Beats jump into the game. The Beats Pill is compact, well designed and easy to use, but it lacks bass, distorts at high...

The Beats Pill is a compact, well designed and easy to use portable Bluetooth speaker. However, it lacks bass, distorts at high volume levels and is overpriced. Spend your money elsewhere.

Aug, 2013

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