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Beats Pill vs JBL Flip 7

Product A: Beats

Pill

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Product B: JBL

Flip 7

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  • 33 known for one only
  • 9 the same
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Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.

  1. Playback time (claimed)A: 24hB: 14hBeats is 10 h higher.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 25,000 g

A680g
B560g

All 96 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

ABeats Pill
BJBL Flip 7

General

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Series
Pill1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Product family name on the maker page.
Not available
Model numbers
MW443LL/A, A321111Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D4SX9RC6Read 10 October 2026Amazon US listing for the Matte Black colour lists item model number MW443LL/A. The other colours have their own numbers that were not found.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Safety document names Apple model A3211. Amazon lists MW443LL/A for the Matte Black colour.
JBLFLIP7TBLUAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Item number on this exact page. Colour-specific retail SKU is one proven identifier, not an exhaustive regional SKU list.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
25 June 20246Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Month of the June 2024 unveiling. Wikipedia also states the speaker was unveiled and released in June 2024.10Press articleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beats_PillRead 10 October 2026Article states the 2024 model was unveiled and released in June 2024.13Press articlehifi.de/news/beats-pill-neuer-bluetooth-lautsprecher-endlich-offiziell-vorgestellt-196863Read 10 October 2026Article dated 25 June 2024 says the Beats Pill was presented that day. 9to5Mac, TechRadar and What Hi-Fi? also date the launch to 25 June 2024.14Press article9to5mac.com/2024/06/25/new-beats-pill-specs-and-featuresRead 10 October 2026Article dated 25 June 2024 says the Beats Pill is available to order today for USD 149.99.
Not available
Status
Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026The maker sells the speaker on the accessed date.
Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker offers this model for purchase on the accessed date.
Predecessor
Not available
JBL Flip 610Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/jbl-flip-7-vs-flip-6-whats-the-difference-between-these-two-bluetooth-speakersRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the Flip 6 the predecessor of the Flip 7 and says the Flip 6 has been surpassed by its successor.
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
$149.996Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states a price of $149.99, £149.99 and AU$249. Applies to the US market.
Not available
Launch price (EU)
€169.9513Press articlehifi.de/news/beats-pill-neuer-bluetooth-lautsprecher-endlich-offiziell-vorgestellt-196863Read 10 October 2026Official recommended price for Germany is EUR 169.95, with orders from 6 August 2024. Netzwelt and iphone-ticker.de give the same price. Includes VAT. The price is for Germany. Other euro markets were not checked.
€149.997Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/56312-1741344461-Press%20Release%20JBL%20Flip%207%20and%20Charge%206%20Final%20with%20track%20changes-7d6e0f.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published EMEA consumer launch price 149.99 euros Flip 7 or 199.99 euros Charge 6. Not a current sale price.
Markets
US, DE1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page offers US pricing in USD. Launch price evidence covers the US market. Germany is added from the hifi.de source, which gives the German launch price.13Press articlehifi.de/news/beats-pill-neuer-bluetooth-lautsprecher-endlich-offiziell-vorgestellt-196863Read 10 October 2026Article gives an official recommended price for Germany with orders from 6 August 2024, so DE is listed. Other euro markets were not checked.
Not available
Colours
Matte Black, Champagne Gold, Statement Red1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker colour names Matte Black, Champagne Gold and Statement Red.
Blue, Red, Sand, Black, Funky Black, Squad, Pink, White, Purple, Turquoise1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Colour selector labels on the current maker product page. Custom printed finishes are excluded.
Speaker type
Portable1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states form factor portable speaker.
Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies the speaker as portable or ultra-portable.

Audio

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Audio channels
Mono7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review states the speaker is mono. Two speakers can be paired for stereo, which is stored separately.
Mono4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly calls one speaker mono. Wireless stereo requires a second matching speaker.
Audio drivers
ABeats Pill
Driver typeCount
Racetrack woofer1
Tweeter1
Source6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review describes one reengineered racetrack woofer and one redesigned tweeter. Driver sizes and power are not published.
BJBL Flip 7
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer1Not available25
Tweeter11610
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications names one woofer and one circular tweeter, with separate RMS ratings. Racetrack woofer dimensions are an unlabeled tuple, so no width or height is assigned.
Passive radiators
Not available
29Reviewlesnumeriques.com/enceintes-portables/jbl-flip-7-p76391/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Audio section explicitly describes a woofer, tweeter and pair of passive radiators in one Flip 7. Receive-codec and backward-compatibility claims elsewhere in this review conflict with other sources and are not imported.
Rated audio power
Not available
35W6Maker product pagede.jbl.com/blog/grip-vs-flip.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison explicitly total 35 W, 25 W woofer and 10 W tweeter. Exact Flip 7 datasheet identifies the matching components as RMS.
Rated audio power on mains
Not available
Not available
Audio output power (unspecified rating)
Not available
Not available
Peak audio power
Not available
Not available
Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
Not available
60Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications claimed lower limit. Tolerance not published. Not measured bass extension.
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
Not available
20kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications upper limit 20 kHz. Tolerance not published.
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Adjustable equalizer
No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026Review states there is no native equalizer in the Beats app on Android or the Settings panel on iOS. TechGearLab also lists no sound customization.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable app provides adjustable sound controls. Review separately identifies the number of EQ bands.
Equalizer bands
Not available
74Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review describes 7-band customizable EQ in JBL Portable. EQ options depend on speaker firmware and app version. Group playback can reset custom EQ.
Automatic sound adjustment
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026AI Sound Boost analyses music in real time to optimise acoustic performance and reduce distortion. Not placement calibration.
Sound modes
Amplify Mode, Stereo Mode1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker calls Amplify Mode and Stereo Mode extra play modes. Both need two Beats Pill speakers.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Amplify mode plays the same audio from both speakers. Stereo mode plays left and right channels. Both need two Beats Pill speakers and cannot run at the same time.
Playtime Boost2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Named maker battery extension mode Playtime Boost. It changes sound and is separate from normal playback.
Wireless stereo pairing
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Stereo Mode splits audio between two Beats Pill speakers into left and right output.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Stereo mode splits audio between two synced speakers for dedicated left and right output.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Two speakers of the same model form a stereo pair. Cross-model grouping plays the same programme and does not establish stereo pairing.
Speaker link protocols
Amplify Mode, Stereo Mode1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker names Amplify Mode and Stereo Mode for linking two Beats Pill speakers.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide describes Amplify mode and Stereo mode for two Beats Pill speakers.
Auracast1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names Auracast. No backward compatibility with the other JBL linking generation is inferred.
Max linked speakers
22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide describes a group of two Beats Pill speakers. The Android app guide says to add a second speaker.6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states two Pill speakers can be paired in Amplify or Stereo Mode and that several cannot be linked.
Not available
Max Bluetooth group speakers
Not available
Not available

Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playback
Yes6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Bluetooth version
5.36Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states Bluetooth 5.3. What Hi-Fi? states the same version.
5.42Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal Bluetooth version from Technical Specifications. No codec inferred.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states only SBC and AAC are supported. What Hi-Fi? states the same.
Not available
Bluetooth profiles
Not available
A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.62Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal profile versions from Technical Specifications.
Bluetooth LE Audio
Not available
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Speaker-to-speaker grouping and same-model stereo over Auracast. Does not prove reception from every third-party Auracast transmitter.
Multipoint
Not available
Yes8Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/flip-7Read 8 October 2026Public Podcasts verdict explicitly connects two devices simultaneously.
Multipoint source devices
Not available
28Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/flip-7Read 8 October 2026Two simultaneously connected source devices, such as phone and laptop. Locked measurement table results not accessed.
Bluetooth range (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
No14Press article9to5mac.com/2024/06/25/new-beats-pill-specs-and-featuresRead 10 October 2026Article says AirPlay would need Wi-Fi, which the Beats Pill does not have.15Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review lists the ability to connect to Wi-Fi networks as a missing feature.
Not available
Wi-Fi standards
Not available
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Network audio protocols
Not available
Not available
USB audio input
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states high-resolution lossless audio from a laptop or other compatible device over the USB-C cable.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states lossless audio is available from the USB-C cable.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026USB-C lossless audio from a laptop or other supported audio source. Requires compatible source content and USB connection.
USB drive playback
Not available
Not available
USB audio file formats
Not available
Not available
Ports
ABeats Pill
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input, USB audio input, power-bank output
Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states USB-C universal charging, USB-C audio and charging a phone from the speaker over the same USB-C port.
BJBL Flip 7
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input, USB audio input
Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2c12e1b4/pdfs/PA_JBL_Flip%207_QSG_Global_SOP_V9_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG charging diagram confirms one USB-C charging connector. USB-C also handles audio input, as exact product page states.

Controls and software

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Speakerphone
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states users can take calls from the speaker.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states Beats Pill can be used as a speakerphone and to control calls, with microphone mute during a call.
No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly states no microphone for phone calls.
Voice assistants
Siri, Google Assistant1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states the voice assistant is activated from the paired speaker. The assistant runs on the connected phone. Names Siri and Google Assistant come from the TechGearLab spec table.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states users can use Siri from the speaker. The assistant runs on the connected phone. Google Assistant comes from the TechGearLab spec table.9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Spec table lists Siri and Google Assistant via a connected phone.
Not available
Controls
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Voice assistant, Music and call controls, Volume up/down1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page lists a center button for music and call controls, volume up and down buttons and a system button for power, pairing and voice assistant.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Beats User Guide describes a power button, a center button for play, pause, next and previous track and calls, and volume up and down buttons.
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Auracast pairing, Play/pause, Volume up/down4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review describes power, Bluetooth and Auracast controls and raised playback controls. Flip 7 and Charge 6 review action table identifies volume and play/pause buttons. Buttons are separate from app controls.
Companion app
Beats8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026Review states Android users download the Beats app from the Play Store. iOS uses the system Settings panel and has no separate app.
JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names JBL Portable.
App platforms
Android8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026The Beats app is stated for Android only.
iOS, Android1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker feature table explicitly lists mobile app for iOS and Android.
User firmware updates
Yes5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/update-beats-dev3381eab1b/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states firmware updates are delivered over the air on Apple devices and in the Beats app on Android.7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review states over-the-air updates arrive automatically on iOS. Android users use the Beats app for the same.
Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2c12e1b4/pdfs/PA_JBL_Flip%207_QSG_Global_SOP_V9_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026APP instruction says use JBL Portable for speaker configuration and software upgrade.
Built-in lighting
Not available
Not available
Lighting modes
Not available
Not available

Smart home

None of 3 known
Matter controller
Not available
Not available
Thread border router
Not available
Not available
Zigbee hub
Not available
Not available

Battery and charging

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Built-in battery
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly documents the built-in lithium-ion polymer battery.
Playback time (claimed)
24h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge. SoundGuys and Wired state the maker figure is at 50 percent volume.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states up to 24 hours of playback with a full charge. Battery life depends on settings, environment and usage.
14h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications up to 14 h, dependent on volume level and audio content. Normal mode. Playtime Boost runtime is separate.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
Not available
16h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Total up to 16 h with Playtime Boost. Normal 14 h plus up to 2 h. Reduced bass and changed EQ documented by SoundGuys. Volume and content still affect runtime.
Battery energy
Not available
17.28Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal published pack energy. No cell voltage assumed.
Battery capacity
Not available
4,800mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal published capacity at the stated nominal pack voltage. Not power-bank output capacity.
Nominal battery voltage
Not available
3.6V2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal nominal pack voltage published alongside Wh and mAh.
Battery chemistry
Lithium-ion1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Lithium-ion polymer2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications identifies lithium-ion polymer.
User-replaceable battery
No4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/beatspill-safety-and-handling-devd07ce1bf0/webRead 10 October 2026Safety guide says the battery should only be repaired by a trained technician. It is not documented as user-replaceable.
Not available
Full charge time
2.5h7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review states a full charge from empty takes around 2.5 hours. Charger rating is not stated.
2.5h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications full charge time. 5 V / 3 A condition.
Quick charge duration
10min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Fast Fuel: a 10 minute charge.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states a 10 minute charge for Fast Fuel.
Not available
Playback after quick charge
2h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Fast Fuel: a 10 minute charge gives up to 2 hours of playback.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states a 10 minute charge provides up to 2 hours of playback.
Not available
Charging input rating
Not available
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Max charging input
45W12Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Document says charger power must be between 15 W (required by the radio equipment) and 45 W to reach maximum charging speed. The 45 W maximum is stored, in line with other speakers that publish this declaration. It is not a calculated adapter rating.
Not available
USB Power Delivery charging
Yes12Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Document says the device supports USB PD fast charging under USB PD Specification Revision 3.1.
Not available
Charges other devices
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states the phone can be charged from the speaker over USB-C. Output power is not published.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Charge Beats guide states Beats Pill can charge other devices such as an iPhone, Beats headphones or a laptop over USB-C.
Not available
Max power-bank output
Not available
Not available
Wireless charging
Not available
Not available

Durability

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Dust and water rating
IP671Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states IP67 dust and water resistance.
IP681Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact published IP rating. Maker lab submersion condition is 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes.
Floats
No9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists Floatable as No.
Not available
Drop resistance
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly claims resistance to a 1 m drop onto concrete.
Drop test height
Not available
1m1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Lab claim up to 1 m above a concrete floor. Not a guarantee for every surface or drop orientation.
Carry features
Removable lanyard1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page lists a removable lanyard.
PushLock detachable loop, PushLock detachable carabiner1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker describes the integrated or supplied carry accessory.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)
Not available
6.27h5Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys continuous music battery test lasted 6 h 16 min at steady 80 dB measured 1 m away. Normal playback without Playtime Boost. Review sample firmware 0.5.2.0 and app 6.6.11. Battery result added June 13, 2025, exact battery-run firmware not separately identified. Converted from hours/minutes. Louder test differs from maker unspecified-volume maximum.
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Not available
Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Not available
Audio latency (measured)
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
Width219Height70Depth71mm(8.6 × 2.8 × 2.8 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page lists length 21.9 cm, width 7.1 cm and height 7.0 cm. The speaker lies on its long side, so length is stored as width_mm, maker width as depth_mm and maker height as height_mm.
Width182.5Height69.5Depth71.5mm(7.2 × 2.7 × 2.8 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly labels W x H x D. Literal mm body dimensions. Packaging dimensions excluded.
Weight
680g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states 24 oz / 680 g.
560g(1.2 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF net mass 0.56 kg. Product page lists 0.826 kg, which conflicts with both current QSG and datasheet.
Body materials
Silicone backing, Metal grille1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states a soft-grip silicone backing. The metal grille comes from What Hi-Fi? and TechRadar.6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review describes a metallic grille.7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review describes a metal grille at the front and grippy silicone across the back.
Post-consumer recycled plastic, Recycled fabric grille2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies recycled plastic and fabric for speaker grille. Packaging paper is excluded from body materials.

Certifications

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FCC IDs
BCGA321112Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Beats Pill safety and handling document, FCC and ISED section: A3211, FCC ID BCGA3211, IC 579C-A3211.
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
Beats Pill speaker, Removable carry lanyard, USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker box list. The USB-C power adapter is sold separately.
JBL Flip 7, Carabiner, PushLock loop, Quick start guide, Warranty card and safety sheet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker box list. Loop also explicitly included in PushLock feature text and QSG diagram. USB cable not included.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026Review states a one-year limited warranty. US market.
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Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.