Beats by Dr. Dre Pill XL

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 218 reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill XL. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, 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 bass quality. The size and usability also get good opinions. Many are negative about the reliability. Reviews are divided on the price.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill XL from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

50% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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

alaTest has collected and analyzed 175 user reviews of Beats by Dr. Dre Pill XL from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and bass quality are overall positive. The size and usability are also appreciated. The reliability and price get critical opinions.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (t3.com)

Beats Pill XL review

Beats Pill gets an upgrade, for bigger, bassier sound

Convenient design ; Powerful sound ; Great battery life

Neglected mids ; No micro USB charging

Jul, 2014

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Beats by Dr. Dre Pill XL Speaker System overview

BEATS PILL XL SPEAKER WHITE

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Beats Pill XL Bluetooth speaker review

Editors' note (June 3, 2015): Apple and Beats have recalled this product due to an overheating problem. Our list of best Bluetooth speakers has plenty of great alternatives in the meantime.

The Beats Pill XL is well-designed with an integrated carrying handle, a robust feature set, including speakerphone capabilities and a USB-out charging port, and strong sound for a portable Bluetooth speaker. Also, battery life is decent at 15 hours.

Speaker requires its own AC adapter (not Micro-USB) for charging; no carrying case included.

The combination of the Pill XL's strong sound, excellent design and feature set make it a reasonable value despite its elevated price tag.

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Matthew Sparkes (telegraph.co.uk)

Review: Beats Pill XL

With a stylish design, comfortable handle, fantastic batter life and punchy, high-quality sound, the Pill XL is a fantastic product that could easily justify its admittedly high cost over a few summers of barbecues, trips to the beach and lazy days in...

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Beats Pill XL review: Dr. Dre's newest speaker is supersized and super loud

Beats Pill XL bests Jawbone's Big Jambox thanks to its clear, well-rounded sound quality.

Stellar sound quality ; Great battery life ; Quick and easy setup ; Simple controls

Relatively uninspired design ; Difficult multi-unit pairing ; Heavy

I went into this review thinking that if nothing else, the Beats Pill XL would be a good choice for playing music at a higher volume than my MacBook Air is capable of. I fully expected it to lean heavy on the bass (which it does) and not much else....

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Beats Pill XL (review): Bigger Bluetooth speaker justifies its premium price with strong design and sound

We weren't such big fans of Beats' original Pill, but the company's jumbo-size model is well-designed and performs much better.

Speaker requires its own AC adapter (not Micro-USB) for charging; no carrying case included.

The combination of the Pill XL's strong sound, excellent design and feature set make it a reasonable value despite its elevated price tag.

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Beats Pill XL

Dr. Dre's Beats Pill XL delivers thumping, powerful Bluetooth audio in a portable design intended for bass lovers on-the-go.

Intense bass response. Powerful audio performance. Portable. Aux inputs and outputs for versatile playback options. Built-in speakerphone. Can charge external devices.

Minor distortion on seriously deep bass at top volumes. A bit overpriced.

Conclusion If you're looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker with serious bass presence, you've found it. Your only qualm at this point might be the price (the minor and rare distortion shouldn't be a deal breaker); as with most Beats products, it's a...

May, 2014

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

Beats Pill XL (review): Bigger Bluetooth speaker justifies its premium price with strong design and sound

First, an apology. We're a little tardy in reviewing the Beats Pill XL, the bigger brother to the standard Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker. Part of the reason for that may have been that I was underwhelmed by the original Pill, which was decent enough but...

Speaker requires its own AC adapter (not Micro-USB) for charging; no carrying case included

The combination of the Pill XL's strong sound, excellent design and feature set make it a reasonable value despite its elevated price tag.

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Darrell Etherington (techcrunch.com)

Beats Pill XL Review: A Great Bluetooth Speaker That Plays Nice With Others

There are so many Bluetooth speakers, you could easily be mistaken for feeling like you're drowning in them

Sync two Beats Pill XL speakers for stereo sound ; Top-notch sound quality

NFC-based speaker pairing can be hit or miss

Beats has done something I thought nigh impossible these days, which is truly surprise me with a Bluetooth speaker. The $299.95 price tag on these things may seem steep, but you’re getting one of the longest lasting (the 15 hours of battery life Beats...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Ali Heriyanto (chipchick.com)

Beats Pill XL Review: The Doctor Delivers a Bigger Dosage of Sound

If you thought the Beats Pill was good, but perhaps not big enough on sound, here comes the Beats Pill XL. The Beats Pill XL delivers an extra dosage of power in a significantly larger body, but still maintains its original pill inspired shape, while...

Once again – the pill capsule design is back and looks even better larger. NFC support. 15 hour battery life. Convenient carrying handle. You can charge your devices from the Beats Pill XL. Sound fills a room well. Great sonics with strong mids and...

Takes several hours to warm up the speaker drivers. Only one color available so far

I wasn’t sure what to expect with the Beats Pill XL, as much as I thought the Beats Pill was adorable, how was the Beats Pill XL going to wedge its way in between the smaller Pill and the Beatbox Portable? Well the Beats Pill XL has managed to wrestle...

Feb, 2014

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