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Series

Pill1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Product family name on the maker page.

Boom1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Current Boom family title. Boom 2, Boom 2 Plus and Boom Go 3i are distinct products.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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.

D5100, D51000101Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Selected US Adventurer Black single-speaker SKU D5100010, variant 45145323405502, verified by public US Shopify response. D5100 hardware separately printed on original QSG. No guessed suffix or D5103 code.3Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker.jsRead 8 October 2026Public US response ties variant 45145323405502 to D5100010, Adventurer Black / 1 and available true. Read through observed maker Shopify domain without private account/API.6Owner's manualfccid.io/m/94d3defbf03cdd3e9935981694a5d9c2dd50851ca87205dd80064d1c216d3f37.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original manufacturer QSG cover D5100, not an autogenerated manual. FCC-hosted copy.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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.

18 June 20257Press releaseanker-in.com/posts/soundcore-launches-boom-3i-outdoor-speaker-with-floatable-design-and-enhanced-durabilityRead 8 October 2026Official parent maker announcement June 18, 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026The maker sells the speaker on the accessed date.

Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Current single-speaker variant available for sale. Inventory is distinct from release status.3Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker.jsRead 8 October 2026Selected single-speaker variant available. No numeric popularity invented.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$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.

$139.997Press releaseanker-in.com/posts/soundcore-launches-boom-3i-outdoor-speaker-with-floatable-design-and-enhanced-durabilityRead 8 October 2026Official US single-speaker $139.99. Future Adventure Set $149.99 separate. Current shop $129.99 and updated review widget $129.99 are not launch price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€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.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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.

US1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Current US selected offer and USD pricing.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Matte Black, Champagne Gold, Statement Red1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker colour names Matte Black, Champagne Gold and Statement Red.

Adventurer Black1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Only Adventurer Black reference represented.3Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker.jsRead 8 October 2026Exact option1 Adventurer Black and option2 1.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states form factor portable speaker.

Portable1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Explicit portable rugged outdoor speaker.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Mono7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review states the speaker is mono. Two speakers can be paired for stereo, which is stored separately.

Mono8Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-3i-review-the-best-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker-139777Read 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly mono standalone.10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-boom-3iRead 8 October 2026Public verdict explicitly stereo downmix to mono unless paired with another unit.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

ABeats Pill

Driver type	Count
Racetrack woofer	1
Tweeter	1

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 Boom 3i

Driver type	Count
Woofer	1
Tweeter	1

Source4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications state Woofer x1 and Tweeter x1. Per-driver RMS/continuous watts and diameters not published here.7Press releaseanker-in.com/posts/soundcore-launches-boom-3i-outdoor-speaker-with-floatable-design-and-enhanced-durabilityRead 8 October 2026One 40 W woofer sized 3.7 x 2 in and one 10 W 0.65 in tweeter. Continuous/RMS basis and rectangular axes unspecified, so only driver types/counts stored. No per-driver power or geometry invented.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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27Press releaseanker-in.com/posts/soundcore-launches-boom-3i-outdoor-speaker-with-floatable-design-and-enhanced-durabilityRead 8 October 2026Explicit pair of bass radiators, separate from powered transducers.

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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50W1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Current Output specification says 50 W. Guide says Audio Output Power 50 W and review calls it rated. No continuous/RMS or peak basis stated, so only unspecified-rating field is filled. Maker 96 dB alarm is not a reviewer-measured music SPL maximum.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal Audio Output Power 50 W. No continuous/RMS or peak basis, stored only as unspecified rating.

Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

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 pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Custom adjustable EQ through app, corroborated by actual reviewer 9-band sliders.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

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98Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-3i-review-the-best-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker-139777Read 8 October 2026Actual reviewer uses 9-band custom EQ. Manufacturer-provided sample, one-week test, firmware 01.20 and app v3.9.5. Presets not counted as bands.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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.

soundcore Signature, Treble Boost, Voice, Balanced, BassUp 2.04Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Named Signature, Treble Boost, Voice and Balanced EQ presets, plus maker-named BassUp 2.0. Buzz Clean maintenance and recorded-message amplification are not music sound modes.

Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

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 pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Two identical Boom 3i units split L/R through TWS, distinct from same-content PartyCast groups.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two identical units produce separate L/R through TWS, Bluetooth-button hold 2 seconds.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

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.

True Wireless Stereo (TWS), PartyCast1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Shop highlights TWS. Guide, original QSG, exact FAQ and actual maker top photo explicitly support PartyCast. Reviewer no-party wording is noted, not silently transferred.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dedicated PartyCast section synchronizes audio/light across compatible PartyCast units. Real maker top photo visibly has PartyCast button. RTINGS denial is contradicted by several primary sources. FAQ qualifies cross-model light synchronization.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Questions 19/20 explicitly PartyCast master/secondary behavior. Different models cannot synchronize different light effects, qualifying guide broad wording.6Owner's manualfccid.io/m/94d3defbf03cdd3e9935981694a5d9c2dd50851ca87205dd80064d1c216d3f37.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original QSG independently documents actual PartyCast button use, matching current maker photo and full guide.10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-boom-3iRead 8 October 2026Public comparison says no party mode. Contradicted by own guide, original QSG, current FAQ master/secondary instructions and real top PartyCast button. Maker capability retained with conflict disclosed.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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 speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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1004Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Up to 100 compatible soundcore PartyCast speakers total, including first source-connected unit. Exact PartyCast generation/minimum firmware unpublished. Not TWS pair count 2 used as maximum. General/global group field remains unknown.

Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026

Yes5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.36Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states Bluetooth 5.3. What Hi-Fi? states the same version.

5.31Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Current specification Bluetooth 5.3. BLE control does not establish LE Audio.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish 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.

SBC, AAC5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Exact SBC/AAC answer, no codecs inferred from version.

Bluetooth profiles

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

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Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide describes another connected source taking over playback. FAQ explicitly establishes two concurrent connections.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Exact answer supports up to two devices simultaneously.

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

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25Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Two concurrent sources, distinct from speaker-group count.

Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

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30m4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own specification 30 m/98 ft. Published 30 m used, no more precise feet conversion or obstacle guarantee.

Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

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.

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Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

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 playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

ABeats Pill

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging 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 Boom 3i

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Speaker charging input

Source1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026One physical USB-C charging socket, matching maker diagram and photograph. No AUX or power-bank output. Direct USB digital audio and storage playback remain unknown.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

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.

No10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-boom-3iRead 8 October 2026Public prose no built-in microphone. This field requires microphone plus calls, so no mic establishes no speakerphone. App amplification uses phone-recorded clips.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

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.

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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/previous track, Volume up/down, TWS pairing, PartyCast linking, BassUp on/off, Emergency alarm, Light effects on/off and selection, Factory reset4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own hardware map/button table identify each control. Reset Bluetooth plus volume up held 4 seconds. Emergency alarm is a safety tone. App Voice Amplifier uses phone messages, not calls or built-in speaker mic.6Owner's manualfccid.io/m/94d3defbf03cdd3e9935981694a5d9c2dd50851ca87205dd80064d1c216d3f37.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original button diagram matches actual maker hardware.

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.

soundcore1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Named soundcore app.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Exact app support. Voice Amplifier records clips in app and is not real-time amplification or calls.

App platforms

Android8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026The Beats app is stated for Android only.

iOS, Android4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Actual guide App Store and Google Play logos identify iOS/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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Explicit app firmware updates. Maker recommends latest firmware for enhanced sound without naming exact version.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Explicit app notification/update procedure.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Decorative RGB radiator light show, separate from status LEDs.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Six dynamic beat-linked and four static ambient effects on both sides.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Selectable decorative side effects, controlled by dedicated button and app. Status breathing is separate.7Press releaseanker-in.com/posts/soundcore-launches-boom-3i-outdoor-speaker-with-floatable-design-and-enhanced-durabilityRead 8 October 2026Programmable LED light show on left/right radiators.

Lighting modes

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Neon Night, Spring Break, Romantic Stroll, Laid Back, Color Loop, Energy8Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-3i-review-the-best-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker-139777Read 8 October 2026Actual app screenshot fully shows Neon Night, Spring Break, Romantic Stroll, Laid Back, Color Loop and Energy. Verified names, not complete inventory. Guide says 6 dynamic plus 4 ambient. Horizontally clipped names not guessed.9Reviewsoundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Boom-3i-app_5-scaled.jpegRead 8 October 2026Direct public actual-review screenshot visually read. Six fully readable names retained. Rightmost clipped names not guessed.

Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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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.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Built-in rechargeable battery, charging status and app battery indicator.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

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.

16h5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Maker lab up to 16 h at room temperature, factory defaults, 50% volume, lights off, BassUp off and default EQ. Varies with volume, source and environment. No boost-mode total.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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2,400mAh4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal 2400 mAh at 10.95 V pack, not power-bank output. No Wh calculation.

Nominal battery voltage

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10.95V4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published 10.95 V alongside pack capacity, not guessed from cell count.

Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Lithium-ion6Owner's manualfccid.io/m/94d3defbf03cdd3e9935981694a5d9c2dd50851ca87205dd80064d1c216d3f37.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original QSG Japanese safety text explicitly identifies this built-in lithium-ion battery as recyclable and prints Li-ion. Supports chemistry only, no extra energy/capacity inference.

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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.

No5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Explicit No to battery replacement.

Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

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.

4h4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide less than 4 h, current FAQ about 4 h on 15 W 5 V/3 A. Retained approximate 4 h maker full-charge claim. Simultaneous use unspecified.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026About 4 h full charge with 15 W 5 V/3 A recommendation. Adapter model and simultaneous playback 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 chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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 ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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5 V DC at 3 A4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own device Power Input 5 V DC 3 A. Applicable Anker A2337 adapter outputs are separate. Charger-output recommendation 0.05 W to 15 W does not independently establish a maximum device charging wattage or PD support.6Owner's manualfccid.io/m/94d3defbf03cdd3e9935981694a5d9c2dd50851ca87205dd80064d1c216d3f37.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original QSG repeats device 5 V DC 3 A.

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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.

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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.

No2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Exact Charge Out row explicitly crossed out.

Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP671Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states IP67 dust and water resistance.

IP681Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026IP68 with port cover fully closed. Launch specifies 1.5 m water immersion for 30 minutes, separate from drop test.

Floats

No9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists Floatable as No.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Explicit upright sound-forward floating playback, including moving water.

Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Explicit drop-tested from 3.28 ft or 1 m.

Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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1m1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Published 1 m. Parent maker announcement identifies concrete surface.7Press releaseanker-in.com/posts/soundcore-launches-boom-3i-outdoor-speaker-with-floatable-design-and-enhanced-durabilityRead 8 October 2026Explicit up to 1 m onto concrete. Water immersion test separate.

Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Removable lanyard1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page lists a removable lanyard.

Detachable adjustable shoulder strap1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Detachable adjustable strap. Optional Adventure Set handle/case excluded.7Press releaseanker-in.com/posts/soundcore-launches-boom-3i-outdoor-speaker-with-floatable-design-and-enhanced-durabilityRead 8 October 2026Standard strap package is distinct from future magnetic case/carry-handle set.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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15h10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-boom-3iRead 8 October 2026Public review repeatedly reports about 15 h continuous playback with lights off. Blue test sample, same marketed D5100 hardware as selected Black, no documented material color difference. Sample commercial SKU, firmware build, transport/codec, EQ and BassUp state not public. Linked public method specifies full charge to depletion, 80 dB SPL at 1 m and latest available firmware at test. No locked decimal or charge/SPL/latency result read.11Measurementrtings.com/speaker/tests/active-features/batteryRead 8 October 2026Public linked method: latest available firmware, full charge, looped track at 80 dB SPL at 1 m to depletion. Actual review establishes lights off. Exact firmware, codec, EQ, BassUp and host remain unpublished. 15 h is rounded public prose, not a locked-table reconstruction.

Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

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.

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WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

680g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states 24 oz / 680 g.

780g(1.7 lb)2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker claim 780 g, also repeated as 27.5 oz and approximately 1.7 lb. SG header says 1080 g but does not establish measured/accessory scope. Explicit current maker claim retained. Cause and separate strap mass are unknown. Body dimensions are unlabeled 8.27 x 3.35 x 3.09 in, repeated 210 x 85 x 78.5 mm in an unlabeled diagram. No width/height/depth mapping is invented. The US product variant also carries weight metadata 1144 without an explicit bare-speaker/accessory scope. It is not substituted for the public speaker specification.8Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-3i-review-the-best-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker-139777Read 8 October 2026Header 1080 g conflicts maker 780 g. Measurement/accessory scope and cause not established. Explicit current maker claim retained.

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, Rubber8Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-3i-review-the-best-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker-139777Read 8 October 2026Actual reviewer describes tough plastic shell and chunky rubber bumpers. No exact resin or metal grille material invented.

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.

soundcore Boom 3i speaker, USB-C to USB-C cable, Shoulder strap, Quick Start Guide5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Full inventory speaker, USB-C C-to-C cable, strap and Quick Start Guide. No adapter, magnetic case or hard handle.

Links

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Product page

www.beatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pill1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Exact current Beats Pill page, the 2024 model. The page shows a current sale price, which is not used as launch price.

us.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Explicit selected US URL. Ordinary requests to www redirect this local region to Nordic home, so public US storefront is used.

Spec sheet

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Manual

support.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/web2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Beats User Guide page for the Beats Pill.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdf4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official support index explicitly links English User Guide D5100 to this original seven-page PDF. Entire guide read and visually checked. Original QSG independently matches hardware/buttons.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026Review states a one-year limited warranty. US market.

1.5years6Owner's manualfccid.io/m/94d3defbf03cdd3e9935981694a5d9c2dd50851ca87205dd80064d1c216d3f37.pdfRead 8 October 2026English original QSG p11 explicitly 18-month limited warranty, converted 1.5 years. Support list includes US. Statutory rights/optional service separate.

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