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Beats Pill vs soundcore 2

Product A: Beats

Pill

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Product B: soundcore

2

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  • 16 different values
  • 27 known for one only
  • 11 the same
  • 33 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.

  1. Charging timeLower is betterA: 2.5hB: 3hBeats is 0.5 h lower.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 25,000 g

A680g
B414g

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ABeats Pill
Bsoundcore 2

General

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Series
Pill1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Product family name on the maker page.
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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.
A31051Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Owner's manual cover and EU declaration name Model No. A3105. The same model number covers an older and a newer hardware revision.
GTIN / EAN
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848061063943, 1946440596754Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Item details of the Black listing, model number A3105 and item type name A3105011, give UPC 848061063943 and 194644059675 and GTIN 00848061063943. Only the Black color is stored, so only its codes are stored. Other colors have their own codes.
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.
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Status
Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026The maker sells the speaker on the accessed date.
Available4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Current US listing sells the speaker, ASIN B01MTB55WH, model number A3105.
Predecessor
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Successor
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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.
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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.
€49.996Press articlemobiflip.de/anker-soundcore-2/ampRead 13 October 2026Report says the launch price is 49.99 EUR through Amazon in Germany. USD launch reports differ (39.99 USD at Gizchina, about 50 USD at TechRadar), so no USD price is stored.
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.
US4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Amazon US listing.
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.
Black4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Only the Black selection of the listing is stored. Other colors are sold.
Speaker type
Portable1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states form factor portable speaker.
Portable4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Listing says Speaker Type Portable Speaker and the maker title says Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

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.
Stereo4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Maker title says 12W Stereo Sound and the details say Audio Output Mode Stereo. One physical bar with two drivers.
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.
Bsoundcore 2
Driver typeCount
Full-range driver2
Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table lists Driver (full range) 1.5 inch x 2, so two full-range drivers. The 1.5 inch size is not labelled as a diameter, and the Amazon listing gives a different 6 cm driver size, so no diameter is stored.
Passive radiators
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112Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/The-Main-Differences-Between-Soundcore-2-and-Soundcore-3-SpeakerRead 21 October 2026Maker support article says Soundcore 2 has dual neodymium drivers and one passive radiator. Amazon's text mentions a spiral bass port, which is not a passive radiator and is not counted. The article is for the original version and the maker says the new version differs only in the Bluetooth chip.
Rated audio power
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Rated audio power on mains
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Audio output power (unspecified rating)
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12W1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Audio output 12W+ with no continuous or peak basis. Impedance is 4 ohm. The Amazon A+ text calls 12 watts peak power, so the basis stays unspecified.
Peak audio power
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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
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70Hz1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says 70 Hz - 20 KHz. No tolerance is stated.
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
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20kHz1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says 70 Hz - 20 KHz. No tolerance is stated.
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
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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.
No9Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Review text says the speaker does not offer any sound customization features.
Equalizer bands
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Automatic sound adjustment
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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.
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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.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Manual describes True Wireless Stereo pairing of two SoundCore 2 speakers with separate left and right channels. Support says an old and a new revision cannot be paired with each other.12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/The-Main-Differences-Between-Soundcore-2-and-Soundcore-3-SpeakerRead 21 October 2026Maker support article says Soundcore 2 supports TWS and can pair with 2 speakers. Old and new versions cannot be paired with each other.
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.
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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.
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Max Bluetooth group speakers
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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playback
Yes6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Bluetooth Pairing section pairs a phone, and the AUX section says to remove the cable to return to Bluetooth mode.
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.
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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.
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Bluetooth profiles
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Bluetooth LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
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Multipoint source devices
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Bluetooth range (claimed)
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20m1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Range 20 m / 66 ft.
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.
No9Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Public summary at the top of the review says Wi-Fi No.
Wi-Fi standards
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Network audio protocols
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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.
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USB drive playback
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USB audio file formats
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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.
Bsoundcore 2
ConnectorCountRole
3.5 mm audio1AUX audio input
Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026AUX section says Connect via AUX and that the SoundLine AUX cable is sold separately. The manual does not name the connector size. TechRadar, SoundGuys and the maker's support article name an aux input, and TechRadar and SoundGuys call it 3.5 mm. The charging port is not stored. It is micro USB on the original units. Amazon US reviews from 2026 describe a newer unit with a USB-C port.7Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-anker-2Read 21 October 2026Specs list Connection Type Bluetooth and wired-aux-3.5mm, and Charging Method Micro-USB.8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Review says a water resistant flap on the side protects the microUSB charging port and the 3.5mm aux port.12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/The-Main-Differences-Between-Soundcore-2-and-Soundcore-3-SpeakerRead 21 October 2026Maker support article says Soundcore 2 has a Micro-USB port and an AUX-in port, and Soundcore 3 has USB-C. It also says Soundcore 2 has no app support. Amazon US reviews describe a newer unit with USB-C, so only the AUX input is stored.

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.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Controls table documents answer, end, reject, hold and transfer of calls between speaker and phone. What Hi-Fi confirms a built-in microphone.
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.
Siri, Google Assistant1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Controls table says press and hold for 1 second activates Siri or other voice control software. This runs through the connected phone. Google Assistant is named by What Hi-Fi.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 13 October 2026Review of 10 May 2019 says the built-in microphone talks to Siri, Google Assistant or makes hands-free calls.
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, Play/pause, Next track, Volume up/down, Answer/end call, Voice assistant1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Controls table: press for play/pause, double press for skip forward, press for volume up/down, call handling and voice assistant. Power and Bluetooth pairing buttons are in the pairing and power sections.
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.
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App platforms
Android8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026The Beats app is stated for Android only.
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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.
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Built-in lighting
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Lighting modes
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Smart home

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Matter controller
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Thread border router
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Zigbee hub
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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.
Yes3Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-2-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 13 October 2026Maker text names a built-in 5,200mAh Li-ion battery. No user replacement is documented.
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.
24h1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Play time up to 24 hours, varies by volume level and content.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
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Battery energy
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Battery capacity
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5,200mAh3Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-2-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 13 October 2026Maker text says a 5,200mAh Li-ion battery for 24 hours. The iFixit replacement guide (https://ifixit.com/Guide/Anker+SoundCore+2+Battery+Replacement/140279) describes two 2600 mAh 18650 cells in series at 7.4 V, so 5,200 mAh looks like the sum of both cells and not a series-pack rating. No nominal voltage is published, so none is stored.
Nominal battery voltage
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Battery chemistry
Lithium-ion1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Lithium-ion3Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-2-portable-bluetooth-speakerRead 13 October 2026Maker text says Li-ion.
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.
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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.
3h1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Charging time 3 hours. Charger and simultaneous use are not stated.
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.
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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.
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Charging input rating
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5 V DC at 2 A1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Input 5V 2A.
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.
10W2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3105QSG.pdfRead 21 October 2026Quick Start Guide V2 says the power delivered by the charger must be between min 0.1 W required by the radio equipment and max 10 W in order to achieve the maximum charging speed. It matches the Input 5V 2A line. The guide covers the new version, where the 7th digit of the serial number is C.
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.
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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.
No4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026The maker's comparison table on the listing shows Charge Out with a cross for the soundcore 2 and AuX in with a tick. The same listing has a generic attribute Smartphone-Charging under Additional Features, which does not fit a speaker with only a charging input and an aux input, so it is not used.
Max power-bank output
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Wireless charging
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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.
IPX71Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Waterproof rating IPX 7. TechRadar and Android Central call it IPX5, which is the 2017 launch wording and is not used.
Floats
No9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists Floatable as No.
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Drop resistance
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Drop test height
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Carry features
Removable lanyard1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page lists a removable lanyard.
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Measured

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Playback time (measured)
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15h9Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Public review text says its 15-hour battery life. The detailed result is members-only. RTINGS battery method on its test page, read 2026-10-21: fully charged, a track on loop at 80 dB SPL at 1 m until the speaker stops. Review dated 2021-01-22 and tested with Methodology v0.8. RTINGS tested the Black unit and also an Upgraded unit, and the text does not say which one gave the 15 hours. Firmware is not stated. The maker's 24 hours is up to and varies with volume, and 80 dB SPL at 1 m is a high listening level.
Max sound pressure (measured)
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Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Audio latency (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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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.
Width165Height54Depth45mm(6.5 × 2.1 × 1.8 in)4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Measurements say Item Dimensions D x W x H 1.77 in x 6.5 in x 2.13 in. This matches SoundGuys at 45 x 165 x 54 mm. The manual lists 168 x 47 x 56 mm without axis labels, so it is not used for the axes.7Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/anker-soundcore-anker-2Read 21 October 2026Specs list Dimensions Width 165 mm, Height 54 mm, Depth 45 mm. The same page lists Weight 400 g, which differs from the maker's 414 g and is not used.8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Review of the 2017 launch unit says it measures 165mm x 54mm x 45mm.
Weight
680g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states 24 oz / 680 g.
414g(14.6 oz)1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications table says Weight 414 g / 14.6 oz. The manual size tuple 168 x 47 x 56 mm has no axis labels, so no dimensions are stored.
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.
Plastic, Rubber coating, Metal grille4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026Additional details say Enclosure Material Plastic.8Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-2Read 21 October 2026Review says the body is coated in grippy matte black rubber and the front has a black metal grille that hides two 6-watt drivers.

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.
2AOKB-A3105, 2AOKB-A3105C10Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOKBA3105Read 21 October 2026FCC ID 2AOKB-A3105, SoundCore 2, Anker Innovations Limited, grantee code 2AOKB and product code A3105. Mirror of the FCC database. Latest application 2023-08-24 for 2402 to 2480 MHz.11Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOKBA3105CRead 21 October 2026FCC ID 2AOKB-A3105C, SoundCore 2, Anker Innovations Limited, original equipment grant 2025-09-29. It is the filing for the newer revision, which the Quick Start Guide V2 marks with a C as the 7th digit of the serial number.
Other certifications
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EU Declaration of Conformity (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU), EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004369/en_US/000004369.pdfRead 21 October 2026EU declaration on the manual says Anker Innovations Limited declares that radio equipment type A3105 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3105QSG.pdfRead 21 October 2026Quick Start Guide V2 says Anker Innovations Limited declares that this product is in compliance with Directives 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU and amendment (EU) 2015/863.

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.
Speaker, Power cable, Quick Start Guide4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B01MTB55WHRead 21 October 2026What's in the box: speaker, power cable, Quick Start Guide. The listing title says Bluetooth 6, which is the newer revision. The 2020 manual says Bluetooth 5.0, so no Bluetooth version is stored.

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.
1.5years2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3105QSG.pdfRead 21 October 2026Quick Start Guide V2 (PDF created April 2026) lists an 18-month limited warranty, so 1.5 years. The Amazon US listing also says 18 months. It repeats Input 5V 2A, charging time 3 hours and playtime up to 24 hours.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.